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October 31, 2022

What Are Box Braids? From Prep To Maintenance, Everything You Need To Know

And unlike cornrows, box braids are not braided flat against the scalp – the hair is sectioned into precisely shaped squares (or boxes) all over the scalp and braided along their full length, so you can rock your freestanding braids to your liking. Or are you looking for a protective style to give your hair fibers a break from styling and handling? »

Along with thinking about the climate you'll be in, Hill points out that the length of your planned box braid should be discussed with your stylist. "How long it takes depends on the skill and technique of the braider and the hair type of the client being braided, not so much on the braid style," Hill explains. Mauricio Santana/Getty Images

Although box braids are meant to be a protective, low-maintenance style, there is still a bit of maintenance to do to ensure that your tresses and scalp are in top condition. "If the hairline and neck are not redone after six weeks, eight weeks is the maximum time you can keep your hair in a braided style."

When you're ready to uninstall your box braids, Groover leaves us with two essential tips.

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I have been braiding my hair in ja for over 25 years. I set a price before I have my hair braided and I also pay to get it up and down. I don't use tin foil (they did in the 80's) no rubber bands nothing. I once came home with my braids and 3 of my friends had trouble getting those braids out.

How Much It Costs To Get Your Favourite Braids In 6 Nigerian Cities

I usually get regular box braids, which average around ₦8,000-10,000 (including hair extensions and service charge) from a local salon. box braids

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Lekki, Lagos

—Cynthia*, 29

I am a knotless braid girl, and it costs me on average ₦50k to braid my hair. My salon has set prices for everything, and here's the breakdown: I usually get a hair treatment before braiding which costs around ₦20,000, and braids and hair extensions are around ₦30,000. knotless braids

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Teen-Ekiti

— Joke, 25

I recently moved here, and while I don't exactly love the city, I certainly can't hate the affordable barber prices. I do all kinds of braids - kinky, cornrows, even ghana weave and usually spend between ₦7k and ₦8k including hair extensions. kinky braids cornrows ghana weave

Ilorin

— Tope, 24

My favorite braid style is definitely knotless braids, and it costs me around ₦10k to do them. Osogbo

—Maria*, 31 years old

I can't be caught braiding my hair in a salon where I have to "give" hair extensions to the stylist. So, I'm happy to shell out around ₦18k for simple cornrow braids (including hair extensions).