7. Goddess Box Braids Interspersed with Loose Curly Locs
A protective style masterpiece, this look combines structured individual box braids with loose, curly strands left free throughout, offering immense depth, movement, and a bohemian goddess vibe.
How to Make It: 2. Section your entire head into clean, medium-sized squares using a rattail comb. 3. Begin installing individual box braids using synthetic braiding hair or your natural hair, braiding down about two to three inches. 4. Leave the remaining length of the hair unbraided and free-flowing as a loose, highly defined curl or wave. 5. Repeat this process across the entire head, ensuring a balanced distribution of structured braids and free-flowing curly ends. 6. Dip the ends in hot water if using synthetic hair to seal them, then apply a lightweight sheen spray across the scalp.
Tips and Variations:
- Tip: Use human hair extensions for the loose curly portions to ensure they blend seamlessly and maintain their bounce over weeks of wear.
- Variation: Incorporate cowrie shells tied with gold string at intervals along the upper shafts of the box braids.