30 Medium Box Braids Ideas for Your New Look
29. Lob with Blunt Ends. With crisp plaits framing your face in all their glory, tell us why you won’t look this gorgeous. Her style complements her complexion and face shape.
Looking to step out for that big day with g-or-g-eous medium box braids, or just need a protective style that would look fabulous on you while living up to its duty of keeping your natural curls healthy and growing?
Okay, here is the deal. We’ve rounded up 30 mind-blowing ideas just for you. From fascinating collar-length plaits to waist-grazing ones; every style you’re looking for is here. Feel free to share with your stylists.
What Are They and Their 30 Beautiful Examples
Let’s talk about the size first. You can see pictures of small, medium, and big plaits. Medium-sized ones are around 10 mm in width. Thinner varieties are referred to as small, and wider ones are called big.
Sometimes people say “midi” meaning the length. In this case, the plaits can be 10-20 inches long. Think shoulder-length to the mid back.
In this article, we are showing the plaits referring to their width, not length. However, there are some ideas for midi length here too. Choose the style you love most!
1. Undone Plaits with Lots of Curly Ends. Curls cascading off and down your plaits add a gorgeous dimension to your coif. These curls can be minimal or generous, you call the shots.
2. Plaited A-Line Lob. Precision and neatness herald the beauty of shorter plaits. Neatly parted in the middle and sealed at the ends, this bob is cool and sexy.
3. Long Comb Over Knotless Plaits. There are several types of plaits depending on the technique. Knotless plaits are as fabulous as the traditional type. They look very natural and are more lightweight and painless, as the stylist starts with plaiting your hair first and then feeds in extensions.
4. Goddess Plaits with Curls. Here come some killer curls. Plaits with curls are full of glamour. Part them to the side to flatter the shape of your face.
5. Long Plaits with Wispy Curls. Some delicate curly tendrils attached to your plaits add a sultry feel to your coif. Just peep the effect of these minimal curls.
6. Bohemian Shiny Black Plaits. A stunning Bohemian style to recreate for a romantic look. Perfect coif for a date night, a wedding, or a beach vacation.
7. Iced Triangle Plaits. Just check out the scalp work. Her stylist knows her onions. Just take a look at that fascinating triangular sectioning! Yes, your plaits can have square or triangle parts.
8. Neat Plaits with a Center Part. The clean middle part and neat sectioning of this style are awesome. Those golden metal beads are like the cherries on top.
9. Black Gilded A-Line Lob. You know we can’t talk about plaits without mentioning beads. Plaits with beads are a showstopper. They don’t even have to be numerous – 2 to 5 beads are enough to do the magic.
10. Plaits with Curls and Color. Do you want your style to sparkle? Bring in some color. A few colored pieces here and there electrify your plaits and add pizazz to your hair.
11. Chocolate Plaits with Curls. Okay, now the style swings to a size a bit larger than your regular plaits. It’s almost too much width, but still in the M category. We love the way those curls broke down the otherwise heavy look of her coif.
12. Asymmetrical Bright Lob. You may want some show-stopping plaits, why not? Colored plaits are mesmeric, and a showy color like this neon violet shade arrests attention.
13. Golden Brown Plaits with Texture. For the freshest look, use warm blonde-colored hair extensions to do your hair. S-weet is just the right word to describe her honey-dipped plaits.
14. Honey Blonde Plaits. The contrast between the blonde extensions and dark roots delivers a unique appeal to the look.
15. Horseshoe Parting and Shadow Roots. One of the trendiest plaits of the year! This particular style with larger sectioning and natural roots beats many others hands down.
16. Bronze Brown Inverted Lob Plaits. With a look that resembles a long inverted bob, the shoulder-length plaits are really eye-catching.
17. Bob-Length Electric Blue Plaits. You can go as fancy as you like with your plaits. Whether color, length, or size – just about anything can be tweaked. By the way, have you noticed that the blue color gets her melanin popping like fire?
18. Gray Plaits Lob. Your hairstylist can even make your style look like a real lob. Very possible, especially for shoulder-length plaits or shorter ones. The gray-to-blonde ombre effect is stunning!
19. Plaits with Curls, Cuffs, and Rings. Plaits with sticking-out curls are a must-try, especially the black ones. Shiny metal jewelry looks splendid in this coif.
20. Golden and Black Plaits. This style screams cool and fabulous. We love the color combo and the way the colors complement each other.
21. White Yarn Plaits. Here’s one for lovers of edgy and sassy. All-white, icy blonde, or gray extensions can give you a style this enthralling.
22. Layered Red Plaits. To get your melanin popping, go all red. If you wanna a stunning result like in the picture below, add some hair jewelry.
23. Plaits with Curls from Roots. There is something really boho about this midi style. Okay, maybe it’s the gorgeousness of the curls or the messy feel.
24. Plaits with Laid Edges. The first thing that got us captivated by these plaits was the neatness. Seriously, her hair is neater than neat. Those perfectly laid baby hairs sure look attractive too.
25. Waist-Length Plaits with Brown Highlights. For highlightedplaited styles that will keep you feeling sexy, go for extra length and fancy coloring. The flirty look of waist-length plaits with an ombre effect is intriguing.
26. Knotted Caramel Plaits. Your scalp and how clean it looks matter a lot in maintaining the neatness of your coif. Make sure to thoroughly wash your locks before braiding. Touching up the roots with edge control gel helps to keep your plaits in good shape.
27. Long Face-Framing Triangle Plaits. When you see the handiwork of a good stylist, you’ll recognize it at once. This style is neat. It’s not always about the length but the size of the plaits. Lengthy midi plaits do look really cute.
28. Plaits with Twisted Ends. Packing the ends into one big plait and dipping it in hot water makes the ends wavy. This is a chic finish for your look.
29. Lob with Blunt Ends. With crisp plaits framing your face in all their glory, tell us why you won’t look this gorgeous. Her style complements her complexion and face shape.
30. Side-Parted Bobbed Plaits. Beautiful M size plaits parted to the side. To ensure they stay neat and good-looking, avoid touching and manipulating your hair frequently.
Now you can go on and make your pick among these awesome styles. Share with your hairstylist and get ready to rock your world in style.
