The 2016 summer hair trend: Boxer Braids

Do you want to adopt the hairstyle of Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian? This is THE fashion trend of the year: Convenient, feminine and trendy, fall in love with the cornrows!

Sara Svati

What are boxer braids ?

This hairstyle is made of two cornrows on each side of the head in order to better release the face and to keep eyes on your opponent. Like Hilary Swank in the movie Million Dollar Baby, this hairstyle is a favorite among female athletes, but will become especially a very trendy hairstyle for all women in 2016.

Where does this cornrows trend come from?

These two cornrows became suddenly the hair obsession of the “ it girl”: Kim Kardashian wears them with style and femininity; all the young women want to imitate her! Despite the origin of this hairstyle from the boxer braids, a very masculine hairstyle, the cornrows can be a very glamourous hair accessory associated with a sexy dress and a pretty lipstick.

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This is not the only celebrity who fell for the boxer braids. Beyoncé wears them in her video clip Formation, Katy Perry and Kylie Jenner among many other Instagram beauty icons!

This hairstyle is set to invade the 2016 social networks :

For some time now, the hashtag #BoxerBraids has become a common sight on many websites. Women are proud to associate themselves with their boxer braids and so should you! Who will wear the best braids of the summer? Who knows, with a bit of luck one of your favorite celebrities will see your picture!

Why to fall in love with the boxer braids ?

Convenient, generally easy to do, the choices are infinite to personalize your hair according to your style! The boxer braids are a full-fledged accessory like a headband, highlighting your facial attributes. So whether you are seduced by the cornrows or not, remember that the braids are THE trend of this year!