Regarding the style s recently renewed popularity annagjid kee taylor points to the flow of cultural shifts.
Box braids red carpet.
Braids on the red carpet is one of her favorite looks.
Box braids have been around for thousands of years and can be traced all the way back to africa according to ebony the style saw a big resurgence in mainstream media when janet jackson wore them in her 1993 film debut poetic justice since then we ve seen more and more celebrities proudly rocking them everywhere from the red carpet to magazine photoshoots.
Riri made the internet go crazy when she arrived at the nyc pop up launch for her newest fenty collection wearing red box braids.
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And this might be one of her most badass hairstyles yet.
Long short hot pink or natural box braids are the classic that just won t quit.
Box braids are a great protective style when you need a break from your natural hair.
Former miss world agbani darego was also spotted with the same glam look last year at the 2014 africa magic viewers choice awards.
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Singer keri hilson has stepped onto many a red carpet sporting uber long box braids.
François created a gorgeous set of wavy box braids.
Next time you re considering a braid plait or basic updo check out our edit of the best red carpet hair styles because we ve got all the braid inspo you could ever need right here.
Sunday night s turn on the screen actors guild awards red carpet was no exception.
Fails to show up with the coolest hairstyles on the red carpet.