Short box braids – Ourhairstyles

Short Sweet and Silver

Grey and silver hair is this season’s most popular color trend and it looks fantastic paired with beautiful short braids and contrasting black roots. Ask your stylist to blend your natural hair with your braids so that the style only looks better as it begins to grow out.

Chunky Braided Bob With Hair Cuffs

Our next idea shows another trendy style that is accessorized with hair cuffs. This is a long bob with a side part and chunky braids. The bob is finished off with gold hair cuffs. As you can see it is a cool and easy way to jazz up your hair. Recreate this or try a similar style with a different type of cuff.

Half Up Half Down Braids

Just because your braids are short it doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on stylish updos. You can create beautiful hairstyles with short braids and here is a great example. These braids have a length that sits just above the shoulders. Half of the braids are loose and half are styled into a high bun. As you can see the braids look amazing in the bun and a style like this will suit every face shape.

Braided Bob With Side Part

Our next idea is another easy to wear and chic bob. Here we have chunky box braids that have a side part and a length that goes just past the shoulders. Each of the braids is finished off with a gold hair cuff. A bob like this will suit everyone and it will make you look glam for any occasion.

Blunt Lilac Box Braid Bob

Lavender is such a pretty and feminine hair color and definitely not something to shy away from if you want something different and fashion forward. d a tough and urban edge to the girly shade by asking your stylist to finish your braids with a blunt and angular style: the straighter the better. d minimalist makeup oversized shades and go.

Long Bob With Thin Box Braids

Next we have another long bob that looks effortlessly stylish. This hairstyle features classic box braids with a length that goes just past the shoulders. It is a beautiful hair idea that will suit everyone. Keep it simple like this or you can add accessories to jazz up the hair. You can also try a bold hair color for the upcoming warmer months.

Box Braids With Real Hair

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.536.png If you’re keen to protect your hair for the summer but don’t want the expense of adding box braid extensions then why not consider asking your stylist to create box braids from your natural hair creating a short and sweet style?

Simple Short Box Braid Style

Looking for a bob that is simple but super chic? Then this is for you. Here we have a short box braid bob. The bob is effortlessly stylish and it will give you a glam look everyday for any occasion. Recreate this or you can have similar braids with a shorter length. Either way a bob like this will look stunning.

Chunky Short Bob

Next we have a super stylish hair idea to show you. This is a jumbo box braid bob. It is a simple and beautiful hairstyle that will look amazing for any occasion. Recreate this style for an easy to wear bob or you can jazz it up by adding braids in different colors or by adding accessories.

Thin Box Braids Bob

Next we have another updo idea to share with you. This box braid bob is another half style. Half the braids are loose and the other half are put up into two cute buns also known as space buns. This is a pretty and unique hairstyle. Something like this will be perfect for the summer and for fun events like festivals.

Bold Blue Braids

Looking for a bolder hairstyle to try? Then you need to check out this next look. The hair is braided into chunky box braids with funky partings. Some of the braids have electric blue hair weaved into them and one braid is accessorized with a blue cord too. This is a vibrant hairstyle that is perfect for the ladies that want to make a statement. Recreate the beautiful blue look or try a color of your choice.

Short Box Braids with Corn Rows

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.530.png If you’re keen to pull your hair away from your face and minimize styling even further then ask your stylist to weave your natural hair into cornrows before adding box braid extensions to give your hair fullness and shape. This is an ideal style if you’re always on the go. Jumbo Box Braids

Chunky Short Bob

Super Short Braided Bob

Love short bobs? Then you need to see this next style. Here we have a box braid bob with a length that sits just below the chin. It is such a cute and trendy hairstyle! Recreate this bob for a simple look or try a similar bob in a different color to jazz up the style. A bob like this will look amazing on everyone.

Chin Length Box Braids Bob

Bobs can be created in different lengths and thicknesses. A stylish length you should consider trying is chin length. This bob is a beautiful example. The hair is styled into box braids and they end just under the chin. As you can see this creates a chic and trendy hairstyle. You can recreate the accessorized version or try simple braids without the cord.

Cute Braided Bob

Next we have a cute and chic bob. For this look the hair is parted on the side and it is braided into beautiful box braids. The bob is finished off with glam gold hair cords. It is just a super stylish bob that is easy to wear. Recreate this look or add your own accessories to make the bob unique to you.

Messy Chic

It is possible to create a messy formal hairstyle for short hair. Start by backcombing to add volume at the roots. Take a few strands of your hair down and drape them around your face.

Accessorized Box Braids

You can glam up any braided hairstyle with hair cuffs. Don’t just take our word for it check out this next look. Here we have a braided long bob that has been styled with lots of gold hair cuffs. The accessories are so stylish and make the classic braided bob look unique. You can buy hair cuffs online and you can choose from different colors and styles. Learn how to revamp your long box braids into these short ones with the help of Tommie’s YouTube tutorial down below.

Formally Accessorized

Hair accessories are often utilized when it’s time to dress to the nines but only if they add to your hairstyle and overall appearance. Here’s a divine example of a hairband that actually makes the style. It’s a retro-inspired ‘do this one dating back to the mod trend of the early to mid-s. The pale lip and dramatic eye makeup are on-trend too.

Chunky Braided Bob With Hair Cuffs

Short Box Braids with Double Bun Detail

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.534.png Who says you can’t style your short hair into a sweet updo? Short hair can be just as versatile as long hair and it is easy to create new and unusual styles from your short box braid bob. This is a great example: twist your braids onto the top of your head to create double buns for a sweet and playful style.

Bob with Decorative Headband

hairstyle into a face-framing shape. The band will help to keep your hair in place all day long.

Dark Hair with Highlights

Copper and bronze highlights look fantastic on short dark haircuts. These highlights help to catch the light and give the wearer an added touch of luxury.

Gorgeous Formal Hairstyles with Short Hair

” is subjective so short hair can refer to a pixie a crop an undercut or cuts that fall the nape of the neck such as bobs and pageboys. Since prom season is upon us and wedding season is fast approaching arm yourself with possible ‘do ideas as early as possible—and if you’re thinking about getting the big chop let this serve as the assurance that you can rock a fierce but formal short hairstyle. that brings out your inner fire.

Side Parting

To change the natural weight and movement of a short haircut style in a side parting. A heavier side fringe can really change the look of your face.

Short Box Braids with Feminine Side Parting

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.537.png If you’re looking for a short style that is as flattering as possible then ask your stylist to braid your hair with an extreme side parting making it easy to pull your hair across one side of your face. This is a style that will suit all face shapes and is the ideal choice for bringing balance to assymetric or rounded faces.

Short Crochet Box Braids

The last hair idea we have to show you is this unique and creative style. This is a long bob with chunky crochet braids and it is beautifully styled with cords colorful hair ties and hair cuffs. We love the different colored elastics because it gives the hairstyle a bold look. It is an easy way to bring your personality to your hair. Try a braided style like this or use elastic hair ties in your favorite color.

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Braided Crown

Create a crown out of your own hair by using braiding techniques. Bring the braids around the front of your head and then around the rear too.

Jumbo Short Box Braids

Want to try something new and stylish? Then why not choose short braids like these! For this hairstyle the hair is styled into jumbo box braids where one half of the braids are black and the other half are a dark burgundy shade. By using a bold color on only half of the braids it creates a unique and trendsetting look – perfect for spring and summer. You can recreate this or you can use any colors of your choice.

Braided Bob With Side Part

Short Red Box Braids

Another cool way to make your hair stand out from the crowd is by choosing stylish a hair color just like this. This braided style features stunning red box braids and it is finished off with gold accessories. The hair would look fabulous with just the red color but the gold accessories compliment the color perfectly. Red braids like these will suit everyone and you can recreate this shade or go for a lighter or darker tone.

Bold Blue Braids

Clipped Under Bob

clip your hair underneath at the bottom. This helps to give a soft and rounded shape to the ends of the hairstyle.

Business in the Back Party in the Front

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.606.png The haircut seen here is kind of like a reverse mullet being that it’s shorter in the back than it is in the front. It’s also sizzling—this is an effortlessly sexy formal ‘do. Not only is it surprisingly simple to style but it also looks good on the daily. You can—and should—wear your hair this way whenever you want.

With a Flip

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.608.png Sometimes all you need is some volume and a strategically placed flip. Women’s formal hairstyles for short hair don’t have to be complicated or intricate. The coiffure she’s working here is alluring on several levels. Her hairdo gives her an air of mystique and her visible eye smolders so you don’t know if she’s serving looks or shade.

Chin Length Box Braids Bob

Chic Short Box Braids Bob

First up we have this chic braided bob. The hair has been styled into a side part and features simple and trendy box braids in a length that sits just below the chin. These braids are easy to wear and they will suit everyone. You can recreate this look or try using thicker braids you can try different hair colors too.

Accessorized Box Braids

Short Red Box Braids

Finger Waves

Many formal hairstyles for short hair appeared—or reappeared perhaps—in the s. During that era short hair was in fashion for women. It likely was at other points throughout history as well but the s is the first period in modern memory to popularize short hairdos. The point is finger waves were all the rage back then and they’re just as stylish today. Splash out with a vintage-inspired hairstyle and don’t forget the pearls. Short Sexy Teen Girl Hairstyles

Chic Short Box Braids Bob

Short Box Braids with Clip Embellishment

Short hair doesn’t have to be boring! Whilst your updo styling options may be limited short braided hair looks great when its embellished. d rings and clips to your style to inject color detail and texture. These clips are easy to add to your hair won’t cause any damage to your locks and can be simply removed in seconds making them perfect for special occasions.

Braided Bob

Bobs count as short hair—at least this one does. It’s easy to make a bob look formal whether it’s a standard one or asymmetrically cut—and no you don’t have to wrestle your hair into an updo. A few well-placed perfectly woven braids create the right amount of formal flair.

Black And Brown Short Braids

Love the funky hair color ideas? Then you need to check out this next style. This long bob features box braids in two different colors. Some of the braids are black and the others a beautiful light brown shade. The color combination is gorgeous and they compliment each other perfectly. Recreate this look or try any color combo.

Copper Braids

Our next hair idea is so trendy! For this look the hair is styled into copper box braids with a center parting. We love the color used as it gives the finished hairstyle a cool and edgy look. Hair like this is perfect for someone who has been bored of their hair and wants to try something new.

Thin Box Braids Bob

Short and Sweet Box Braids

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.535.png If you have delicate features a slim or oval shaped face and a long slender neck then short and sweet box braids that skim your chin are the most flattering style available to you. These braids look pretty and feminine and will really emphasize and draw attention to your face.

Pretty Powder Pink Box Braids

Pretty blush pink will make the boys wink and this hairstyle will certainly attract attention for all the right reasons. Much like blonde pink hair will show the regrowth of your natural hair color relatively quickly. To prevent your style looking tired ask your stylist to weave in some darker strands of hair into your braids creating a subtle highlight effect so that the braids blend more naturally.

Pretty in Punk

The spikes tousles and different textures create an edgy punk rock style that’s ideal for any woman who feels like being a bit rebellious. It’s absolutely formal but at the same time it doesn’t conform to the traditional image of how a formal ‘do should look. Watch this tutorial:

Box Braid Half Pony Tail

Love your box braids but hate them falling into your face all the time? There is a no-nonsense solution so simple to create it’s almost too easy! Simply sweep the dozen braids that sit along your central hair line away from your face and tie them in place with a chunky hair elastic and then go!

Cute Braided Bob

Simple Short Box Braid Style

Waterfall Braid

There are all sorts of hairstyles at your disposal if your hair is neck- or shoulder-length. A waterfall braid isn’t just formal it’s whimsical and you’ll get compliments all evening long. Curls help the braid hold its shape plus sometimes curly hair is easier to plait so if your hair isn’t naturally wavy or curly you might break out the heat tools or hot rollers. Dark and Curly Ombre Hair Colors

Side Swept Box Braid Bob

The next hairstyle we have to show you is so stylish and beautiful. Here we have a box braid bob where the braids have been swept to one side. By having all the braids styled this way you get a chic and glam look. A hairstyle like this can be worn for any occasion and it will keep you looking trendy every day.

Half Up Half Down Braids

Stunning Natural Curls

Formal and natural aren’t mutually exclusive. Embrace your natural hair for your next formal event. Let your curls stand out each one beautifully shaped the finished product sculpted to perfection. Try to say this whole look doesn’t slay. Just try.

Super Short Braided Bob

Short Chunky Box Braids

Box braids don’t have to be skinny to be fabulous! Make a real style statement by asking your stylist to create thick and chunky rope-style braids in your hair. If you want to experiment with color then this rich and vibrant burgundy shade is flattering for all skin tones and will look great in the summer sun.

Punk Fringe

A punky fringe can easily be created for a short formal haircut. Use soft hold hair gel to give the style a little extra stiffness which will prevent it from going floppy.

Short Purple Box Braids

Looking to experiment with color but not sure where to start? Perfect plum is the ideal place. Plum and purples have long been popular colors for afro hair bringing warmth and vitality to African American skin tones. As your stylist to ensure that your braids curl under your chin to create a traditional bob style that will balance the vibrant color of the bob perfectly.

Cute Hairstyle Idea

Earlier in the post we shared a hair idea where half the hair was styled into a bun. If you loved that idea then you may like this one too. This hairstyle features an elegant half updo. Half of the braids are loose and the other half are styled up. It is just a pretty and easy to wear hairstyle that will mix up your look.

Burgundy Triangle Braids

If you are starting to get a little bored of your hair then you can try something trendy like this! For this look the hair is styled into chunky braids with triangle partings. The braids are also a beautiful color too. This is a unique and stunning hairstyle that will make you stand out from the crowd. Try a similar style to this or you can try triangle part braids in a natural color. Either way your hair will look amazing. Down below is the full video tutorial by Kersti Pitre. Make sure to check it out! Hair used: RastAfriBraid.

Jumbo Braids With Cords And Accessories

The next hairstyle we have to show you is perfect for those who love to accessorize! Here we have a long bob with jumbo box braids. The braids are finished off with cords cuffs and a unique charm too. This is just an amazing example of the hairstyles that you can create with accessories. Try something similar to this or try adding your own beads cuffs and cords to create your own stylish box braids.

Long Bob With Thin Box Braids

Jumbo Braids With Cords And Accessories

Cute Hairstyle Idea

Finger Waves

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Two Tone Micro Braids

Blonde and black go together like chicken and chips: it’s the perfect combination. To create a natural look to your braids ask your stylist to create micro braids and make them as skinny as possible whilst ensuring that your color combination blends and flatters your skin tone.

Short Box Braids With a Colour Flash

If you don’t feel brave enough to experiment with a full head of colour then remember that when it comes to colour a little can go a long way. Choose your favorite shade and add just one or two braids of color throughout your hair: these will really stand out and pop and this is an easy way to give your short braids a fashion-forward edge.

Chin Length Straight Bob with Accessories

A chin length straight bob is a gorgeous and cute formal haircut. Jazz your straight bob up with plenty of hair accessories. Beads and pearls create a vintage s hairstyle.

Side Swept Box Braid Bob

Glam Bob Braids

Want to glam up your look? Then a braided style like this is just what you need. The hair is styled into beautiful box braids with a side part. Each braid is finished off with a gold hair cuff too. The actual hairstyle is quite simple but the gold cuffs really jazz it up and give it a chic look. Recreate this or add beads instead of hair cuffs.

Box Braid Bob with Twisted Up Do

Who says you can’t add an up do to short box braids? d height and volume to your style by twisting your braids onto the top of your head to create a low key demi bun. Not only will this pull your hair out of your face it will also create a feeling of glamor and evening style: this is the perfect way to style shorter braids for formal events.

Black And Brown Short Braids

Short and Slick Formal Party Hair

Formal hairstyles for short hair that have an androgynous edge really are sexy. As you can see all it takes is a subtle slick back a faint side part and the barest hint of a pompadour. Flawless. Delightful Short Hairstyles for Teen Girls

Short Braids with Side Swept Fringe

Skinny box braids such as these take much longer to apply so prepare to sit in your stylists chair for a few hours but the results are certainly worth it! Skinny box braids look more natural are easier to style and offer the most protection for your hair. This short pixie style offers the perfect balance to the slenderness of the braids.

Jumbo Short Box Braids

Burgundy Triangle Braids

Copper Braids

Asymmetrical Cut with Waves

Asymmetrical haircuts are a lovely style for women with strong facial features. The loose waves add a gorgeous formal touch to short asymmetrical hairstyles for women.

Short Crochet Box Braids

Box Braids

Brighten up your short blonde bob by adding a blend of bright and honey colored blonde braids. This shade is perfect for summer and the color blend is ideal for injecting texture and depth to your look.

Chic Box Braids with Central Parting

To ensure your braids look chic and modern pull them into a slick central parting that even the most committed fashionista would be proud of. Central partings are ideal for showing off high forwards slender noses and full lips: emphasis yours with a slick of lipstick to recreate this look.

Glam Bob Braids

High Pony with Hair Bow

You can make a short hairstyle seem longer with an artificial hair bow in the same color as your haircut. Pull into a high short ponytail. Clip a large hair bow onto your hairstyle to complete your look.

Bob with Large Curls

Big curls always look really beautiful but they are particularly effective on a short bob. This retro look can be enhanced further with a single jeweled band on the forehead. Best Formal Hairstyle Ideas for Medium Hair

Box Braids in a Short Graduated Bob

<img src=https://ourhairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/wh/w5/w5.532.png The graduated bob is a hairstyle first made famous by Victoria Beckham and now synonymous with chic fashion-forward style. To create this style ask your stylist to leave your braids short at the nap of your neck and then graduate them in length until they sit around two inches below your chin at the front.

Platinum Pompadour

Androgynous looks are so on-point that there are dozens of formal hairstyles for short hair designed to create a contrast between the masculine and the feminine. Pair a pompadour with menswear-inspired details in your ensemble such as a tie or a tailored suit. Short Hairstyles for Round Hair

Big Glamorous Curls

Large perfect curls are a popular look for formal haircuts. Use heated rollers to create uniform curls in short hairstyles. Set each curl with hairspray. Formal occasions can be great fun. Many women enjoy the preparation as much as the event itself. Browse through all of our lists to find the perfect hairstyle for your next formal event. More Fashionable Formal Hairstyles for Short Hair

Since women’s formal hairstyles for short hair come in various shapes sizes and lengths there’s no way you won’t find a cropped coif that you love. Remember you don’t have to hack off all your hair—but you can rock a fierce look if you do. What’s your favorite way to style short hair?

look so cute. Plus in fact you can easily achieve the illusion of a long hair updo with the help of few hairpins and some decorative element.

go perfectly well with curly hair. With the least effort you can pin your twisted hair with your fingers so that it forms rolled sections. Looks classy. Abeautifulmess

Retro styles are trending. So why not pick your hair up and fix it with some silky scarf? Besides the addition of volume the scarf will hide all the bobby pins you have used.

There is a false opinion that braided hairdos are not for those ladies who are rocking short styles. Nonsense. They totally are start braiding from the front side and end behind the ears.

Sometimes no matter what you try everything fails. But do not give in to despair. In times like these a half-bun will save you! It looks super pretty and will work for any occasion.