We’ve been getting so many questions lately about box braids, from styling tips to maintenance tricks. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! To provide clarity and guidance, we’ve compiled the top 10 box braids FAQs all in one place for you. 1. What are box braids? Box braids are a protective hairstyle in which hair … Read more
4 Ways to Style Your Box Braids for Spring
Hey there, beauties! With over 20 years of experience over here, we know a thing or two about box braids. With spring in full swing, it’s the perfect time to switch up your style and try something new! Here are some fun and practical ways to style your box braids this season! Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize! … Read more
How To: Removing Your Box Braids
So you got your box braids done— they were cute, lasted 8 weeks and now you want to remove them. What happens now? Well it is relatively easy to remove your box braids, but you need to use the proper technique to ensure your actual hair is damage free, intact and healthy! The tools you … Read more
Top 6 Jumbo Box Braids Styles
Right now everyone’s unfortunately affected by the pandemic. So doing our hair is probably the last thing on many of our minds. But, we have some brave essential workers out there on the front lines and they still need to look the part as well as more and more workers getting back to work. Box … Read more
Top 5 Knotless Styles for Summer
If you are getting box braids this spring and summer, chances are you will be getting some knotless braids. And if you weren’t, then what were you thinking?? Knotless box braids are B-O-M-B! They are beautiful, blend seamlessly with your own hair and look great on everyone. Here are our top 5 favorite knotless box … Read more
Top 10 Goddess Box Braids Styles
Goddess box braids style is one of the hottest trends in the braiding world. These braids are cute, simple, feminine and so easy to style. These give a seamless look when done as knotless braids because the curls really set them off. Below are our top 10 styles for this summer and beyond. Easy, breezy, … Read more
Ten Hottest Colors for Box Braids
Nothing stands out more than a bright and vibrant hair color. People can see you from a mile away, which is always a good thing! Take your box braids to the next level with color. Remember, we always say here at ILBB, that box braids these days are not your momma’s braids! Ladies are taking … Read more
Traditional Parts vs. Triangle Parts
Box Braids parting is evolving, we cannot stress this enough! These are not your momma’s braids—these are much more intricate, stylish, edgy, colorful and everything in between. While traditional box braids got the name because of the boxed parts that stylists generally use, recently we are seeing more and more triangle parts. These make your … Read more
Top 10 Box Braids Styles to Try in 2020
2020 is right around the corner and the hottest hair trend going into the new year is box braids. In 2019, box braids were worn by everyone including your favorite celebrities and influencers as well as everyday you and me. That trend is not slowing down at all. Rihanna recently wore some amazing box braids … Read more
Ten Times Alissa Ashley Absolutely Slayed Box Braids
YouTuber Alissa Ashley is one of the most recognizable faces online. She is undoubtedly one of the most talented influencers on YouTube and Instagram because of her flawless makeup looks. She loves to change up her look with various hairstyles. She recently cut her hair short and has been wearing protective styles while allowing her … Read more