Want to switch up your protective style? From honey blonde streaks to a natural red ombre, here are expert-recommended ideas for wearing box braids with color.

Box-braid hairstyles double as protective styles that are easy to maintain regardless of hair length. Get some box-braid inspiration here.

Getty | Nicholas Hunt Selah Marley's Short Knotted Box Braids (Color 1B) Marley wears faux locs so often, we honestly thought it was her natural hair.

Box braids are one of our favorite protective styles thanks to their versatility. Here, discover the best box braid looks.

"The beauty of box braids is that you can wear any color or length you desire," says Taylor. "No matter what color the natural hair is, braids give women an opportunity to conceal within the braid." ...

Adding color to your box braids is a great way to play with fun colors (like this green!) without a long-term commitment or potentially damaging your natural hair.

Protective styles offer those with textured hair styling options that are low-maintenance. They cut down on styling time and, ...

To get a head start on the trend, check out this Rihanna inspired box braid tutorial. Then, scroll down to copy more of her braided looks. Article continues after video.

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