Box Braids with Curls

Traditional box braids in a longer length are already a fantastic look and they get a soft and airy reboot with the addition of curls towards the ends.

Using different shades of blonde creates the illusion of long, wavy highlighted locs and this is the ultimate beachy-look that’s perfect for summer, even if it’s not actually summer.

Angular bobs are incredibly modern and sleek and adding curls helps emphasise the gorgeous angular line of the style.

These curls look straight from the curling iron and they’re a lovely and romantic take on adding curls to your braids. To really nail the look, go for weaving hair that can handle heat and hold a curl well.

Use your crocheted curls to bring colour and dimension to your box braids for the subtle and natural effect in this beautiful look.

These beautiful box braids are arranged in a stunning mix of electric blue and violet and the colours are further highlighted by the gorgeous curls at the tips.

This is an incredibly bohemian look with undone ends at the box braids and wispy, wavy curls spread sporadically throughout. The cowrie shells bring the hippie look together perfectly.

This is a hot, hot style which uses the fiery shade combination of maroon, orange and bright red. Keeping the curls on the maroon braids is a great way to tone down the style.

Probably one of the first trendsetters for curls and braids, Zoe Kravits’ style of braids features human hair-like soft waves at the tips. You can always substitute synthetic hair, of course, but that will require more maintenance.

Parting your hair on the side is a great way to frame most face shapes and really shows off the volume created by the thickness of the braids and curls together.

Micro box braids were all the rage in the ‘90s – remember Moesha? They’re still a great style today and adding curls at the tips is a beautiful way to bring them into the new age.

You don’t always have to head a whole head of colors to make a bold statement, especially when you’re using all the colors of the rainbow like in this stunning style.

Blondes really do have more fun and what’s more fun than these long, wavy locks? The curls really bring out the brightness in the platinum hair and add so much fullness to the overall look.

Curls are a great way to subtly introduce a little color if you’re someone who likes to stick to traditional colors. These red curls are beautiful and eye-catching.

Blue is arguably one of the best colors and it’s especially great on your box braids. The curls add to the whimsiness of the look along with the cuff beads.

This youthful style features extra thin box braids with well defined ringlets at the tips all arranged in stunning pigtails.

Thin or micro-braid braids really create the illusion of flowing hair and adding curls at the tips really sells the easy, breazy look of someone with luscious locks.

The combination of black and this deep shade of maroon are a darkly romantic look that’s absolutely stunning with dense curls.

Sometimes all you need is just a little touch of color like the lovely dashes of blonde and white braids in this style. Don’t forget the curls!

This super pretty style features platinum blonde braids, beads and beautiful relaxed curls.

Thin, wispy curls look absolutely dreamy and delicate set against a thick heavy bun as displayed by this updo.

These braids are layered to form a natural looking V-shape at the ends and the dense curls really bring out this lovely layering.

Pulling your braids into a bun with just a few braids and curls hanging out creates a very pull together but light look.

This gorgeous style is made up of deep, chocolate brown box braids with thin, long wispy curls that start at the root and at the tips.

These medium-length, dense and thick box braids are a full and beautiful look that ends with well-defined ringlet curls.

Maroon is a lovely colour and having the curls of the braids start in line with the cheekbones really flatters heart shaped faces.

This is a fantastic color if you’re considering adding curls to your braids as the copper is really enhanced and dynamic thanks to these full, densley packed curls. 

Here’s another gorgeous style that goes for curling iron ringlets at the tips and features triangle parting, thick braids and lovely blonde accents.

Dying your hair to match your braids, or matching your braids to your dye job, really gives a unified and powerful look. The use of curls makes it all look more natural.

When it comes to adding curls to your box braids, color and length is always advised for a greater impact like in this bright, platinum blonde hairstyle.