Box Braids With Color

Synthetic hair is often added to box braids for length and to improve the longevity of the style. Adding braiding hair helps prevent flyaways and frizz; it also helps protect your natural hair. Kanekalon hair is the most popular choice for box braids because it’s lightweight, has a smooth texture, and it’s available in a variety of colors. X-Pression brand hair is a type of Kanekalon hair that is smoother and softer than regular Kanekalon hair; it’s also a little more expensive. However, X-Pression brand hair comes in bundles that are longer and fuller, so you won’t need to buy as many packs. Acrylic yarn, while not quite as popular, is another option for box braids. If you have an allergic reaction to Kanekalon hair or if you’re looking for less common and/or unconventional colors, yarn may be your best bet. It really comes down to the look you’re going for; not everyone likes the aesthetic look of yarn braids.

One way to choose a color for your box braids is to think about which colors you like to wear the most. Think about which shades of lipstick look best on you or that top that makes your complexion pop. Also, consider your lifestyle: do you work in a conservative or laid-back office environment? Do you want a more understated, neutral color that won’t clash with anything you choose to wear? The good news is, there are plenty of ways to play around with color. You can go with a monochrome look or two-toned, ombre, or multi-colored braids. If you are hesitant to go with a bold color, a dark shade of red, a golden brown hue, or a very dark blue may be more your style. Even a subtle change from your natural hair color can make a big difference.

Getting colorful box braids is a fun way to temporarily change your hair color, get a preview of what you’d look like with a certain hair color, or dress up your hair for a special occasion. The wide range of colors available makes colored braids an option for everyone, whether you’re bold and adventurous or more reserved and conservative. Here are 30 colored box braids styles to give you inspiration for your next look.

These box braids are a gorgeous shade of purple. This a great choice if you want a color that’s on the darker end of the spectrum but still fun and vibrant.

These box braids have a sleek, smooth look, which helps the beautiful indigo color pop. Kanekalon hair is probably your best bet if you want to recreate this look. Indigo is a gorgeous color that you won’t see every day.

These hip-length box braids are a great choice for those who like to have a lot of length to play with. The ends of these dark red braids are curled, giving the style some texture.

These gorgeous lavender box braids will have you feeling like a goddess. Adorn them with a few gold beads or gems for an even more ethereal look.

You’ll be pretty in pink in these cotton candy-colored box braids. The ombre color helps create a nice color contrast and allows you to match the roots with your natural hair color.

These beautiful rainbow colored box braids are sure to make you stand out in a crowd. If you’re not afraid to be adventurous with color, these braids are a great styling option.

If you want box braids that are a slightly unconventional color, consider these pretty ombre turquoise braids.

These fun candy pink box braids are styled into two french braids that fall over each shoulder. This is a great color for the summer months.

Olive green is an unusual color for box braids but the final look is absolutely beautiful, and one you definitely won’t see every day.

If you’re having a hard time deciding on a color for your box braids, why limit yourself to only one? These pretty pastel colors look great together.

Multiple shades of blue are used to create this style; this is a unique way to play with more than one color.

These pretty pink box braids are styled into cute space buns for a fun, carefree look that’s perfect for a trip to the beach or an afternoon out with friends.

If you like chunky box braids, this may be just the right style for you. The sleek, shiny finish of the braiding hair really helps accentuate the gorgeous shades of blue and purple.

This stunning shade of aqua is another unconventional color for box braids. These braids are sure to be a show-stopper wherever you go.

These sunflower yellow box braids are absolutely beautiful. Styled into double buns, these braids definitely invoke memories of summer no matter what time of year you choose to wear them.

Teal is a great color choice for box braids because it compliments so many different skin tones. It’s also one of those colors that work all year round.

This cute half up half down high bun gives these gorgeous pink box braids a casual but sophisticated look.

These black and silver box braids create a striking color contrast. Silver beads on the black braids further emphasize this contrast.

This ombre blonde color looks amazing on these ultra long box braids. You can do just about any style with braids this length.

Ombre braids aren’t the only way to rock two different colors at once. Using two different shades of braiding hair is a great way to play with color combinations.

If green is your color, these light green ombre box braids may be just right for you. They fall right around the hips, a great length for styles like buns and ponytails.

There was a time when women would go to great lengths to avoid grey hair, but it’s become a hot color trend in recent years. Looking at these gorgeous grey ombre box braids, it’s not hard to see why.

Pink, blonde, and black create an absolutely beautiful color combination. A cute half up half down ponytail is a great way to show off these stunning box braids.

Black and silver always look amazing together; these ombre box braids are a great example.

The color green is often associated with positive attributes: good fortune, renewal, wealth. This may be why green box braids always feel so fresh and in season.

If mermaid hair is your thing, these gorgeous lavender and aqua ombre box braids are a great way to achieve the look while protecting your natural hair.

These super long box braids start off dark and gradually turn into a light rown and blonde.

These multicolored box braids include every color in the rainbow. Styling these braids into a high ponytail is a great way to show off each and every color.

You’ll look and feel like a goddess with these long green box braids. These braids are a nice size: thicker than pencil-sized braids but not quite thick enough to be considered “chunky.”

These hip-length silver box braids are simply stunning. This is a great look if you want a color that’s bold but still slightly understated.

These honey blonde and black box braids are a great look if you want your braids to be two different colors but you don’t want to go the ombre route. The blonde braids are mostly in the back, allowing you to style and show off the color combination in several different ways.

These gorgeous green box braids look great styled into two high pigtails. This is a great warm weather look, practical enough for a trip to the pool and cute enough for an afternoon out with friends.

If you just want to add a pop of color in the back of your hair, this box braids style is super chic and not too over the top.