Beautiful woman wearing box braids in a bun

When you’re tired of wearing your braids down, a box braid bun is a great alternative to switch things up. The easy look is perfect for a casual day in sweats or to complement weekend clothes, but it is also suitable for a formal night out. The best part is that putting your braids in a bun is incredibly easy. In just four steps you’ll have a box braid bun that is glamorous and adds a huge amount of style to your entire look.

Supplies Needed for a Box Braid Bun

Step By Step Directions

  1. Pull together all of your hair in the spot where you want the center of the bun to be. Secure the ponytail with your hair tie.
  2. Twist your ponytail around the hair tie until there is nothing left to twist.
  3. Tuck the ends of your box braids into your hair tie to secure the bun. If there are any loose ends, twist them as far as they’ll go and then tuck them into the hair tie too.
  4. Go around the bun and use bobby pins anywhere it feels loose to make sure the box braid bun stays in place all day long.
Woman wearing striped shirt and red skirt with box braids hairstyle
Woman wearing white shirt, jeans, and a leather jacket and hairstyle features box braids in a bun

You can dress up a box braid bun with fun headbands and floral scarves to give it even more style. Either tie the scarf or headband around and knot it in the back, or you can tie it into a bow in front of your bun for a more chic, feminine look. Our favorite styles with box braid buns are jumper overalls, leather jackets and skinny jeans, or distressed jeans with a white tee. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments below!

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