Box Braids Try On
Box braids take time and money to install, so it helps to know how they will frame your face first. Upload a selfie and preview long box braids on your own photo. Each generation gives you 2 variations to compare, and you can pair the braids with a new hair color.
What Are Box Braids?
Box braids are individual three-strand braids, each starting from its own square or "box"-shaped section of the scalp. Extensions are usually braided in for length and fullness. They are a protective style: the ends of your own hair are tucked away inside the braids, which reduces daily handling.
Because the size, length and color of the braids change the whole look, previewing them is a good way to decide before your appointment. The preset shows long braids past the shoulders; use a reference photo to preview a specific size or length.
Things to Discuss With Your Braider
- Size: smaller braids take longer to install and look finer; larger braids are quicker and bolder.
- Length: longer braids are heavier, so think about comfort as well as the look.
- Tension: braids should not feel painfully tight; tell your braider if they pull at your hairline.
- Color: extension hair comes in many shades, so preview a color here and bring the image along.
Other Textured Styles to Try
The natural afro is also a preset, and you can compare it with braids on the same photo. See every option on the women's hairstyle try on page, or browse shades on the hair color changer.
See a Box Braids on Your Own Photo
Each generation gives you 2 variations, and new accounts get 1 free generation. The button opens the generator with the box braids already selected.
Try a Box BraidsBox Braids Try On FAQs
What do the box braids in the preview look like?
The box braids preset shows long, neat braids that hang past the shoulders, with even thickness and clean, square-shaped partings across the scalp.
Can I preview knotless, short or jumbo braids?
Long box braids are the only braids preset. To see another size, length or style, upload a photo of the braids you want as a reference in the generator. Reference-photo generations return one result.
Can I see box braids in a different color?
Yes. Every generation pairs a style with a color, so you can preview the braids in any of the 15 preset colors, such as a blonde or copper red, or pick a custom color.
Does it matter what my hair looks like in the photo?
Use a clear, front-facing photo with your hairline visible. The AI redraws the hair as braids, so your current length and texture matter less than the photo being well lit and unobstructed.