Which is great because protective stying is important. There are many alternative protective hairstyles to use if these medium box braids don't fit the bill for you. Alternative Protective Styles to Medium Box Braid Hairstyles for Black Women Join NHP-HIVE and get sent our info-packed, down-to-earth & sometimes funny NHP hair tutorials by email. Medium Box Braids for Black Women Photo Gallery Some of the medium box braid styles in this image gallery have real human braid extension hair added, although it's possible to do without extension hair if you're hair is long enough, and as you may know medium box braids can help with protecting Black natural hair growth and boosting length-retention. We also have a jumbo box braid photo gallery for you too! Let's get back to this gallery and show you these dope Janet Jackson-esque medium box braid hairstyles for Black women and kids. I'll create a feature article (like this one) with more than 15+ photos of your work.I'll publish what you wrote about your business and add it to our directory.If I'm convinced that you are one of the better natural hairstylists, I'll do 2 things for you: If you want an article feature, email NHP and tell me about what makes your braiding services special! HEY! Are you a medium box braid expert, a natural hair salon owner, or a natural hair stylist whose braiding work is GOOD ENOUGH to get an NHP article feature? In contrast, small box braids typically are the same size or smaller than the circumference of a pencil and often feature hair parted at about the width of pencil. Medium box braids range in width from penny-to-nickel-sized all around.

Medium refers to the circumference of the braid. 20+ Cornrows: 4 single packs pre-stretched braiding hair.MYTH BUSTER: What size are medium box braids? Many folks think the 'medium' size refers to the length, that is false.

7-10 Cornrows: 3-4 single packs of pre-stretched hair.3-6 Cornrows: 2-3 single packs of pre-stretched hair.1-2 Cornrows: 1-2 single packs of pre-stretched braiding hair.Marley Twists/Havana twists/ kinky twistsĢ packs Outre Xpression twisted up springy Afro twist Goddess- crochet curly hair or human curly hair added to the ends of braids (2 single packs)īoho- crochet curly hair or human curly hair added to the ends and throughout the Box braid, passion twists, or faux locs to give a bohemian look (3 single packs) But also keep in mind you’ll be adding more weight and thus tension to your strands. The fuller you want your braids, the more hair you’ll use.

You can divide the recommended number of packs by 2 or 3 to determine how many you’ll need. ** Note: If you come across multi-packs of 2 or 3 Each bundle in the multi pack is considered a single pack.

Hip Length (28-36 inches) ( Box Braid/Twists ) 7-8 single packs or ( Knotless ) 5-6 single packs of pre-stretched braiding hair.

Hip Length (28-30 inches) ( Box Braid/Twists ) 7-8 single packs or ( Knotless ) 5-6 single packs of pre-stretched braiding hair.

Hip Length (28-32 inches) ( Box Braid/Twists ) 7-8 single packs or ( Knotless ) 5-6 single packs of pre-stretched braiding hair.

Waist Length (24-26 inches) ( Box Braid/Twists ) 7-8 single packs or ( Knotless ) 5-6 single packs of pre-stretched braiding hair.

Mid-Back Length (16-18 inches) ( Box Braid/Twists ) 7-8 single packs or ( Knotless ) 5-6 single packs of pre-stretched braiding hair.

Bob or Shoulder Length (1- 2 packs Xpression 96 inches).

Medium sized box braids