Getting Kinky: Box Braids

Hi there!

So guys and gals, I have a confession. I've been having second thoughts about my natural 'do. You see I've become a little bored with the same old fro and I'm in dire need of something new to spice things up. I've thought about highlights or all over color, growing dreads (but I don't have the patience), or even chopping it all off and starting new again.

And then, as many of my epiphanies come about, I saw a girl randomly on the street with the best hair ever. And it was in braids. Long, chunky, beautiful braids. And right then and there it was decided that I too shall have braids this winter.

The boho box braid has been one of the trendiest hairstyles of the summer (Thanks Solange Knowles!), which is just more proof that the styles of the 90's are making a come back (I'm looking at you Janet Jackson).

I absolutely love the look and have truly developed an obsession, so much so that I have to have some to call my own. Box braids can make for a really great, low-maintenance, protective style, which is what I'm in the market for. Plus, it'll give my hair a much needed break and hopefully time to really grow.

Photos via: Pinterest / I Love Box Braids / The lovely Tomilola at Style Loveletters

I think I've finally decided on a stylist, so it's just a matter of booking an appointment and 'gitting r done' ;) Have any of you had or have braids, twists, etc? I would really love some tips on hair care and styles, I haven't had braids since high school so the more advice I can get the better. Feel free to share in the comments below and stay tuned for my new 'do!

Thanks for reading!