High Box Braids Ponytail

Box braids swept up from every section and tied at the crown, hanging as a dense column of individual braids.

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Because box braids already carry added length and weight, the gather has to be set with the head level rather than tipped back, or the finished tail sits further forward than intended. Taking everything up leaves the whole parting grid on show, so clean boxes matter more here than they do worn down. A scarf or a single wrapped braid covers the tie. Take it down at night so the perimeter braids are not loaded for days on end.

Suitsoval, round, square face shapes. Every braid goes up, so the parting grid and the bare hairline draw the top of the face and the crown gather is what stretches a round or square outline upward.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. The braids are installed on coily or tightly curled hair, and each box needs enough density to anchor it without scalp showing through when the hair is pulled up.
UpkeepThe braids themselves last six to eight weeks, and the high set should come down nightly so the front boxes are not under constant tension.
Ask forAsk for the full head of box braids gathered at the crown, base wrapped in a single braid, and the front sections set with light tension.

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Questions about High Box Braids Ponytail

Who does the High Box Braids Ponytail suit?

It works best on oval, round, square face shapes. Every braid goes up, so the parting grid and the bare hairline draw the top of the face and the crown gather is what stretches a round or square outline upward.

Does the High Box Braids Ponytail work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. The braids are installed on coily or tightly curled hair, and each box needs enough density to anchor it without scalp showing through when the hair is pulled up.

How much upkeep does a High Box Braids Ponytail need?

The braids themselves last six to eight weeks, and the high set should come down nightly so the front boxes are not under constant tension.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for the full head of box braids gathered at the crown, base wrapped in a single braid, and the front sections set with light tension.

Can I try the High Box Braids Ponytail on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the High Box Braids Ponytail on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.