Easy Summer Box Braids! (Beginner Friendly)
- Posted on 20 June, 2021
- Braids Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
A step-by-step of my DIY simple, heat-free method for doing professional looking box braids! For this style I made 24 box braids, used 8 bundles of braiding hair and it took me about 3 hours to complete!
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Hey: hey everyone, so today, i'm back with a beginner friendly tutorial and i'm going to show you guys how to do these super easy box braids that are perfect for summer and let's get right into it. Of course, i'm starting out with clean hair. I had washed my hair the night before and let it air dry in these six chunky plaits just to keep it stretched enough, so that my hair would be manageable. I know some people like to blow dry their hair before they do box braids, especially naturals, but i never feel the need to do that and i also like to avoid heat so you'll see in a little bit how i get my natural hair to blend. But anyway, once i've taken my hair down, i'm ready to begin. I usually like to start by dividing my hair into a front and back half using my ear as a starting point. I'M making a part going straight across from one ear to the other. Once i've done that, i'm taking some leave-in conditioner a few pumps per section and really working that in we want to keep our hair moisturized and healthy in the braids. So yeah, i'm applying that and i'm making sure my ends get some love as well. Then i'm gon na braid up one half at a time, so i'm tying up the back half to keep it out of the way. For now for the front, i'm making a part going straight down the middle, like so tie up one side and for the loose hair, i'm going to further split that in half, which will make two rows of large box braids for the bottom row. Here there will be two braids, so i'm splitting that down the middle and once i've made my section for the braid, i'm using some hair jam and applying it to my roots, then brush that into smooth and make sure there are no lumps. And then i like to go in with a small little edge brush, and this gets my roots ultra sleek. The next step is optional, but i'm using rubber bands to band each section of hair together and i like using rubber bands because they help keep your roots. Really flat, and also if you have issues with getting a tight grip while braiding this helps a heck of a lot. So i definitely recommend banding if you are a braiding beginner or if you just want assistance in keeping your style neater for longer. Now the hair i'm using is this 24 inch pre-stretched braiding hair in color sm, 1b. 30.. As soon as i saw this you guys, i knew i wanted to get it because i love the color. I love how it goes in a gradient from dark at the top to a medium golden brown at the bottom. So pretty the day before i did soak the hair in a vinegar bath to clean it. I always pre-wash my hair and i've showed you guys my simple process for cleaning my braiding hair in previous videos. But if you haven't seen it, i will link one of my videos below, so you can get the details on that, but each pack came with three medium sized bundles of braiding hair for each of those bundles. I separated them into three equal pieces. Well, you know as equal as i could get them and i used one of those pieces per braid so for each bundle of hair. I made three box braids here. As you can see, my real hair is pretty fluffy, while the braiding hair is more straight. So what i'm gon na do is take some more of this jam and apply it down the length of my hair to stretch and flatten it out like this and that way it'll blend in super easily with the braiding hair, using a piece i've already sectioned, i'm Holding it so the hair is folded in half, then, from one side, i'm pulling out a piece of hair like this, and i'm going to take that and bring it over to the middle and that middle piece of hair is what i'm going to use to attach To my real hair, so now i can go ahead line up the middle piece of braiding hair with my hair and wrap the other two side pieces around to start the box braid i'm continuing braiding until i get to the bottom, and with this you want to Braid, as far down as you can comfortably go, and especially at the bottom, try to braid tightly because that will ensure it doesn't unravel next section applying jam to my roots and for the front braids that are on my hairline. I like to brush out my edges. So that they're free and i can go back and shape them and lay them at the end, smooth out my roots to get them super flat, then band that section of hair apply jam all the way down to help. My hair blend. Take my braiding hair and pull out a piece then loop it to the middle. So it looks like this combine my real hair with the middle piece of the braiding hair and wrap the other two pieces around then start the three strand braid now, while i'm braiding down, i do want to mention that i'm borrowing hair as need be to keep The three pieces as equal as i can - and this is important, so your braid - looks as uniform as possible. I also periodically like to dip my fingertips in a little of that jam and then keep braiding, because it really helps to cut down on the friction. While i'm braiding, which just makes the process a lot smoother and easier, and on top of that, it helps keep the hair from bunching up. So that's a little tip for you guys. The next time you go to do your braids moving on to the next row. For this one, i'm going to part it into three sections for three box: braids same process as before, flatten my roots with jam, make a ponytail smooth down the length of the hair with more jam, take the braiding hair and form it. So it's three pieces coming down like this, then attach it by combining my real hair with the middle piece and when you're starting off the braid, you want to make sure to wrap the hair tightly at the roots. So there's no slack - and this will cover the rubber band as well on the next braid that i do, you guys will be able to see even more clearly how i attach the hair securely borrow hair as necessary to keep the braid. Even so. If you see one side starts to look a little thinner than the rest, just pull some hair from a thicker piece, bring it over with the thin piece and keep on braiding until you get to the bottom again, i'm brushing my edges out at the front. One side down: i got five braids and i'm going to do the exact same on the other side and that'll make 10 braids for the front of my head for the back half i'm making large rows by parting straight across at the bottom row. I made three box braids for the next row. I made four braids the row above that i made four braids as well and finally, for the top. I did three braids so 14 in the back and 10 in the front for 24 braids total this go round. Once i was done, i went ahead and trimmed off the excess straggly ends to make everything lined up and look nice and neat. Then i dipped the ends in some hot water to seal them, further cleaned it up by taking some scissors and snipping off the little pieces of braiding hair that were sticking out and then final touch. I used some of this slay and lay edge gel on my edges to lay them down and frame my braids, and that's really all there is to it. This style only took me about three hours to complete and i really love this method. I'Ve been doing it for years, and i just really like how i'm able to get such an easy professional, looking low maintenance style super quickly right in the comfort of my home. What could be better for this? Install though it was my first time going with this particular color, and i am legit obsessed y'all, i'm not even joking, i usually do all black, but when i was finished this and i looked at myself, i felt like a totally new person. I just had like a little pep in my stuff, i'm so into how this shade brings a bright, summery vibe without being over the top to me. Definitely screams vacation beach, island, all types of summery things yeah, that's pretty much it. I hope this video was helpful. Let me know if you have any other tutorial requests in the comment section thanks so much for watching guys and i'll catch you on my next one peace.
Comments
Faye In The City: I’m definitely going to try this! This looks so simple to complete!
L-Island Dreams: Every single time you just draw me in. Like how can you be so perfect with everything. You make me feel like I can do it by myself until I start
Hurricane Alicia: I was JUST looking for a beginner friendly braiding tutorial that didn’t leave me confused and frustrated This has to be the best one I’ve seen thus far! Thank youuuu! ❤️
Dehjhunae Day: You are so freakin talented!!!! I haven't seen anything I didnt like from you, I wish I had the patients you have you go girl
5%LowBattery: Awesome looks so simple, which means it would take me the whole day
Taesha Renee: I am always blown away with your parting skills!!! Like HOW?‼️ Great job!❤️
Donna Hayes: Just finished doing my hair and I love the look. It took the whole day mostly due to detangling and parting but I’m so happy with the results. Thank you for this tutorial. Subscribe button clicked.
Denise: I just followed your other chunky box braid tutorial last week and did my braids. Nonstop compliments!! And I just received your cookbook, can’t wait to try those recipes! Such amazing quality!
Yessy: as a momma of 2 mixed little girls, I thank you! I've tried box braids on my oldest once before but couldn't get the root right. then I payed someone to do her hair & I just don't have that type of money & it looked a lil sloppy. I think im ready to go back in & try to do them myself! she loves her braids & I love the extra sleep in time in the a.m. before school lol. thank you!
Daynah Heart: I followed your last jumbo braids tutorial! I really think the style fits me so well. I tried something different because of you, you make everything look so amazing and pretty! Thank you!
Howlishia Evans: Hey girl, this was a great video. Your braids always turn out beautiful. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Tony Stank: You make it look so easy!! I just know the minute I get in front of the mirror with my hair I’ll be on the bus to struggle city
T L: I just finished my knotless braids last night. Great minds!
Capricorn Girl: Did these on myself step by step and my braids look so good!! Thank you so much for THIS!!
KiHB's natural World: Your box braids are always super cute ,neat and tidy. I love your banding and jam technique
sadiqajm: Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! I brought all I needed yesterday and will be braiding my daughter’s hair today with confidence!!!
Wendy Izedonmwen: I watched your first tutorial of braiding and this is the second time I have braids on my hair made by me and I am proud of myself. Thanks for sharing
Monifa 360: Best tutorial I have seen in a long time. I just put braids in my hair, definitely going to do this style next
F Pitts: The rubber band tip is pure genius!! You're so talented! I always love your makeup also. God bless you for caring and sharing
Galaletsang Zoey Mosa: I’m looking forward to trying this as a beginner. Thank you so much.
karen horton: This is your color! I use this all the time and I was hoping I’d see you try it It brings so much warmth to your complexion. Go ginger❤️
Deborah Mukundwa: From all YouTube channels I visited so far this your method was so easy, that I went and braided my hair I have 20 box braids and I am getting positive compliments for that my hardest part was parting my hair. After braiding I remembered I hadn’t subscribed and here I am too thank you ☺️
Kimberly Frost Barry: I didn't think she could get any more detailed but she did. I have got to get the courage to try this style.
Love On Yourself: You did a great job explaining the process, especially for beginners! Thank you! I'm definitely trying this!
Bridget .McDaniels: First of all: your videos are always awesome and I learn something new each time...but I wanted to say thank you for showing that third strand trick and actually showing how it works doing it on your own hair! This hides the rubberband and makes the whole look even more polished!
Thirteen Hales: Thanks for this fantastic tutorial! Your braids look gorgeous! Can't wait to do this to my hair!
Dee Gee: Hey Kim! Always a great tutorial! I love that gel!
Kiki Robinson: Thank you for showing the parting pattern. This video is so helpful.
Nekky Mosley : I did this to my hair yesterday and I love the products that you used! Thank you so much for making this video. Nice and easy!
Alicia Jones: The color is so cute! I will try this next month for my trip!
Mel B: Keep up the great work!!!!!! Your content remains high quality even after all these years!!!!!
Brenda Schenk: I love this color. You always do a great job!!! So pretty. I must try this❤️
True Believers All Are Welcome: Blessings this is my second time watching a hair braiding tutorial and this was the best. I just did my own hair and it was so easy and comforting.
Wanjiku wa Njihia: Love the tutorial! Thank you so much! I can't wait to try it out!!
Marjorie Coleman: Kim this hair color looks soo good on you. Love the braids, you did that!!! I'm definitely trying this for my Birthday in July.
Eve: Wow it looks phenomenal! you made it look SO EASY!!! I feels I can do this ( must try it) Thanks for sharing this tutorial sis!
Sheila Santiago: Love this ❤️ thank you for a easier technique!
SherriTVB14: Just like you I’ve been using this method for years especially since I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. It’s so easy and takes the pressure off my joints . You slay as always.
iDripBeauty: I been following you for years & you never disappoint! I wanna see you do the middle part braided pony tail next
MemkohTV: Gorgeous!!!!!! You worked this style so nicely, every single detail and preparation made the outcome so much better. And I love the color you chose
Astrid Nyame: I just did this today! Definitely took me longer than 3 hours but it was my first time! And I have no idea what the back looks haha! But from the front, I am very happy with how it turned out! Thank you for this tutorial! :)
ShicaDenise: thank you soooo much....this is the first tutorial that Ive watched that actually taught me how to braid my hair.....I've been trying for years to do it and I FINALLY achieved it
her_kings_queen: It looks great!! You make it look sooo simple & explained it perfectly, with so much detail.
Lisa Clark: BRILLIANT! Finally an easy tutorial. Now I'm set to properly and easily box braid my daughter's thick hair. Thank you.
CocoaDivineTV: Stunning!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for breaking down exactly how you parted it too! I can't wait to do this style. ❤
Tanya: I’ve never been so excited to try box braids on myself!! Thank you so much for the great tips, such as soaking the hair(who knew?!), the jam gel, and small bands technique. You’re the best girl!! Also, about a year ago you dyed your hair with a semi permanent. I’m natural and need to do the same. Question, do you still use that same product that I can buy off Amazon? Or did you find another hair dye n the meantime? Thanks! Sorry for the long post!
Queen Ascending ✨: Thank you for this video, I was looking for a easy method for beginners so I can do my daughter hair. She’s 9 it’ll be her first time with any type of added hair her hair is so long and curly. Thank you for sharing !!! Also products were easy to find at my local beauty supply store! Let me get started now
LaLa Ware: I tried this last summer in quarantine on my own hair and LOVED IT!!! I’m gonna give it another go this year with some color.
Zena Dail: Thanks, for walking us through an example of how simply doing your own hair can save you money and time. I definitely am more encouraged to work on this style I've always liked to try it myself. Keep sending more, thanks.
Anecia Moore: Thank you for this tutorial!!!! I've been trying to learn how to do box braids and I am not a stylist by a long shot but i did my hair and it was soooooooo easy!!
Mattie Gooden: I'm giving this tutorial a try tonight on my granddaughters hair. It looks so good and you make it seem so easy for beginners, because that's what I am. I'll let you know how it goes and thanks for giving us the help we need.
Cameshia Brown: I’m gonna try this style . This looks so easy and super cute
jayhill20eight: Girl you gonna have me out in these streets trying these box braids!!!!! Make it look so easy. I thank you
Pink Diamond: I can’t wait to try this on my hair! I love all of your hairstyles you make it look so easy. I been watching your videos since 2013! 2.1M subscribers you’re a YouTube legend in my opinion . Keep up the great work ✌
Shamya: I love this color on you and the well explained instructions!!!
LaShaunda C: Did this style today following your video and love it! Thank you for the great videos and instructions.
Muna okezie: This is so beautiful!! Wow!! Well-done ma'am. I wish I could try this out. I will watch the video over and over again to practice it better. Thank you so much for sharing.
Mackenzie Bishop: I am definitely gonna try this soon! This seems like a pretty easy tutorial!
Hairwayss: YOU'RE A LEGEND GIRL, I CAN NEVER DO THIS WITH LONG NAILS, IT CAME OUT SO CLEAN AND NEAT.
Maynard's Spaceship: I've had my eye on that Melanin Leave in specifically for doing box braids! I think I'm going to go ahead and try it out. Thanks so much for the inspiration and motivation! I've been procrastinating on braiding my hair lol!
Sophiamonay Tarot: This is so simple and thank you for explaining and showing how to knot. Definitely trying this for my bday in July
Tsholo Phoka: Omg the color is so beautiful. Your lines are always neat. I love it!
LBC PartyofFive: Thank you for sharing your technique! This looks easier enough for me to try on my daughter!!
Sakinah B.: This is by far THE BEST beginner box braid tutorial I have seen ❤️
blairwnm: This really helped me for my daughter's hair, thank you!
sandra jay: I always love watching your tutorials, always on point and easy to follow, thanks
Monique Brenklin: Love the hair color. Looks great on you and the braids as always came out so nice. You made this look super simple. I might be brave enough to try it myself.
KStew425: Thank you! I’m so excited to try this on my hair. You made it seem so easy
Paw Prints: I love your instructions on how to add the hair..you've really helped me with this video! You make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing!
CYNsational!: I literally just finished this same hairstyle yesterday! This is so cute!
Tameka D: Loved how it turned out. The color is beautiful ❤️
angel howell: So I’m about to be up all night and try this ❤️ I got this
Jyniah Pruitt: Thanks Sis! Your technique was simple and easy to follow! You came in clutch hunni!❤️❤️ Keep those videos coming please .
Meneedsabreak: Thank you so much. For the 50-ish crowd this was age appropriate. I never tried to attach extentions, only ever naturally braiding my daughter's hair. I bought a similar pre-stretched hair type except in a wine color. The rubber bands and conditioning gel were great ideas because my curls were tamed in order to blend with the braiding hair. It turned out so well for my trip back to visit home. Everyone was impressed and shocked that I managed to do this myself. This tutorial was boss-- and I feel really confident in attempting future styles. Don't hesitate to try this, just practice until you get the hang of the first braid.
Good Knight Realty Group: Best tutorial ever! I tried this method on my daughter today and they are beautiful!
Kyyyng J: I needed this video. I always wanted to try and do box braids on my own. Thanks boo
Janetta LeRose: I was literally looking for a protective style tutorial on your channel and this came through. I’m going to try this this weekend. Thanks so much!!
WAGMAD1: You make it look super easy! I’m going to try it....thank you for your clear and easy instructions
Dianne Lopez: The color is perfect on you!! I just did box braids for the very first time on my sister and boy did I struggle with making the braids tight. This video is a game changer though. If I ever do braids again I'll definitely use your tips!!
Erykah Leigh: Gorgeous Kim! Your DIY braids always come out looking A1! I tried filming some DIY braids a few weeks ago and LORD!! They actually came out pretty good in the end but after pre parting my whole head I realised the rubber bands was actually making it harder for me and had to remove them, which is completely baffling because I’d used that method before and it was fine! My braids were a lot smaller than yours so I’m thinking because I have such fine hair using the rubber band method works best with big braids rather than small braids. Anyways great video as always! ❤️
Mae Weaver: Thank you for making this so simple I wanted to learn and I think you just taught me im going to try it tonight!!!
Marquitta Robinson: I LOVE THIS!!! I ALWAYS WANT A FEW BIG BRAIDS & THIS IS MY NEXT STYLE!!! THANKS SIS!!!
Tamara Quigley: This has been the best tutorial I have seen on doing box braids. I think I am going to try this. Thank you.
Tetesa Smith: So Beautiful on you Kim! Thanks so much for this 3 leg method, which I always hv struggled with until now!
Rashida Bevill: You made this look so easy! I can't wait to try it, & that color does look good on you!
LaVerne Rodgers: Thank you! Ours turned out great! My 10 year old daughter has been wanting box braids but I knew she was not the type to sit at a braiding salon all day. My first time working with any kind of style with adding hair.
Myrian B: This is so neat and perfect!
Stephanie B.: I just want to thank you so much for sharing your videos. I never realized I could do my own beautiful hairstyles. Until I started watching you. I get some many compliments. I feel like a professional. Thank you!!❤❤
Shante D: I’m about to do this. Same amount of braids and everything. Wish me luck.
jaaaaaadore: It's AMAZING!!!! You explained very well Thank you I will try
Chassity Davis: Omg I'm going to try this... this is so pretty this is the best tutorial I've came across that actually shows beginners how too..
Socially Aj: Thank you for this! You simplified the process well. Can you do a jumbo knotless braids vid?
Nicole Mcclain: This turned out so good! Beautiful!
Sarah Ware: I'm trying this method tonight . Thank you for the tutorial!!!!
Kirstie M: Love it!!! Great job per usual. You take the simple every time and it comes out NICE.
P H: Beautiful hairstyle, and it looks amazing on you!
Talia Cavaco: Dude this is EXACTLY the tutorial i needed. I never knee how to actually attatch the hair coorectly to the weaving hair. And dud you explained it so well! Thanks! Love it
Jessica Ramer: Thank you so much for this video. Everything--both the videography AND the narration--are excellent.
Kia: Loved this the box braids are beautiful and the color !!
tammy ollibierre: Love how simple your tutorials are ,yet your styles are elegant .you're definitely my go to when I'm looking for hair style ideas.