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All the Large Box Braid Inspo You Need This Fall

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All the Large Box Braid Inspo You Need This Fall

So pretty.

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Rachel Charlene Lewis

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Rachel Charlene Lewis
Rachel is a contributing writer for Byrdie. She currently serves as the senior editor for Bitch Media.
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Published on September 27, 2025 06:15AM
Issa Rae with her large box braids.Issa Rae with her large box braids.

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Box braids are a killer protective style. Instead of a damaging blowout or straightening treatment, they don’t require any heat at all. Instead, your stylist will focus on treating your hair beforehand and helping you understand the process for keeping hair healthy for as long as you keep the box braids installed.

Like most braiding styles, it’s going to take a while. Prepare to spend more than just the afternoon in the salon chair. You’re looking at a full day’s work, hence the pricey cost of anywhere between $100 to $300. But once the washing, drying, sectioning, and braiding is complete, you’re set for up to eight weeks of a hairstyle that you can count on.

Here are 12 large and jumbo box braid styles that will inspire you to finally commit to the style.

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Delicate Strands

Skai Jackson wears box braids in a bun with face-framing free endsSkai Jackson wears box braids in a bun with face-framing free ends

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You didn’t get show-stopping braids for nothing, did you? To accomplish this style, pull all of your braids back into a bun except for a few face-framing pieces. Let the loose braids hang free, either all together to one side or split down the middle.

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Low Ponytail

Woman with long blonde cornrowed box braids in low ponytailWoman with long blonde cornrowed box braids in low ponytail

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Bring an everyday feel to the box braid with this style. The secret to a look like this one is a healthy scalp. Oribe’s Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment has a tiny tip that makes it easy to deposit product just where you need it. Now, you can take selfie after selfie without worrying about any flakes getting in the way.

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Half-Up, Half-Down

Woman takes mirror selfie with long box braids in half-up hairstyleWoman takes mirror selfie with long box braids in half-up hairstyle

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Go for a mature half-up, half-down hairstyle by tying a few of your large braids closer to the nape of your neck. Let the rest hang freely.

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Center-Part Box Braids

Ciara with her center parted box braids.Ciara with her center parted box braids.

@ciara/Instagram

After making sure your scalp is nice and clean with a product like Curlsmith’s Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash, make a center part the centerpiece of your large braids. Top things off with an accessory of your choice.

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Balayage Large Box Braids

Woman with long box braids with caramel balayage woven inWoman with long box braids with caramel balayage woven in

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Still obsessed with balayage? Same. Ask your stylist to blend your braids so that the hair gets lighter as it transitions from your scalp to your ends.

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High-Wrapped Braids

Side view of woman with locs piled high with gray wrapSide view of woman with locs piled high with gray wrap

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Even though Aliya Will wears her hair in locs, this is a style that would look just as incredible with box braids. Pile your large braids onto your head, and let the wrap take the spotlight. I love a neutral tone like this one. You can mix things up by choosing a fabric that feels true to your personality and sense of style.

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Celeb-Inspired Knotted Braids

Jhene Aiko wears large box braids and neutral makeupJhene Aiko wears large box braids and neutral makeup

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While celebs like Rihanna have turned to the knotless box braid, Jhene Aiko proves that there’s still a place for knotted large braids. By focusing on a healthy scalp with help from a killer product like IGK’s Trust Issues, a scalp-rebalancing treatment that doesn’t have to be washed out, you can afford to draw extra attention to your baby hairs and let your braids fall where they may.

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Topknot

Woman with box braids in loose topknot updoWoman with box braids in loose topknot updo

@_thtblasiangirl/Instagram

On those days when our brows are just too good to let hide behind large braids, we opt for a fan favorite: a topknot. Simply loop your braids up into a twist, and then take to your baby hair, using a gel like Oribe’s Curl Gelée for Shine & Definition to smooth out and design your edges.

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Pop of Color

Woman with long box braids with purple accent braids and silver beadsWoman with long box braids with purple accent braids and silver beads

@nilmaofrasa/Instagram

If you want to step into the world of brightly colored strands without going all the way, add four or five large braids in a fun color like purple, green, or pink.

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Loose Ends

Tessa Thompson with her box braidsTessa Thompson with her box braids

@tessamaethompson/Instagram

It’s important to tie up loose ends, unless we’re talking about your braids. Tessa Thompson wears a mix of big and tiny braids, but they all transition to pretty soft waves at her ends.

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Cotton Candy-Inspired

Woman with blue and white box braids updo in sunshineWoman with blue and white box braids updo in sunshine

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Add a little levity to your braids by reaching for soft, colorful stands, like this sugary look that’s giving us major cotton candy vibes. Pile your large braids atop your head, and add a clip or two to add some flair.

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Natural Details

Woman with Fulani braids with shell accentsWoman with Fulani braids with shell accents

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Two unique ways to differentiate your braids from the others across the internet are to switch up your parts and to add details. Natural details like these cowrie shells turn your hair into a true work of art.

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Beachy Box Braids

Halle Bailey with her beachy box braids.Halle Bailey with her beachy box braids.

@hallebailey/Instagram

Everyone looks better on vacation (not that Halle Bailey doesn’t look amazing all the time). Here, she shows that all you need to accessorize your braids is a great swimsuit.

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