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We just love the way these chunky braids are on trend at the moment! Quicker to style than box braids, completely protective style and embrasive of their African ancestral roots.

Many of us had similar styles as children and hated them. Thank you for all the stylists reinvigorating this little beauty 💕

Shout out to for his ongoing work and imagery

Braids are an expression. 💕

Loving this look by

So as we are mid-week accepting invites for new events and making future plans we wanted to give one last shout out to Sample Autumn and for us having down this past weekend as part of their beauty spot.

We shared fruitful conversations about the history of braids, met fellow beauty practitioners, hooked up a whole load of hairstyles and most importantly laughed and met new people all day!

Huge thanks to our amazing stylists on the day and and for hosting an open workshop teaching newbies cornrow and braiding techniques.

We also can't forget the amazing for our press coverage and being such a superb support throughout the whole process. We appreciate you so much 😚 and look forward to working with you again

To feature a braiding booth at your event contact on [email protected] or 0208 432 4044

*sula *sulist @ Peninsula, Greenwich

In Ancient Egypt braids were worn by royalty with beads, jewels and adornments used to signify wealth, power and status.

Thank you to for sharing this gorgeous pic of _gypsy_eyez_ looking like a true queen presenting this amazing piece of hair art. 👑💕

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Come and get your braids done! This Saturday 7th September we will be at Autumn Sample offering this style for just £20 - £25!

Join us in our beauty booth where you can get braided, hair trimmed, nails and brows done! Alongside 100 other vendors we will be offering services at Greenwich Pen*sula from 11am - 7pm

Thank you to the London Live team for having the Braidbox team down yesterday to chat about afro hair, cultural appropriation within the braiding industry and letting us do a live cornrow demo. Catch the show tonight between 6 and 7pm as part of their London Live News Slot.

Freeview - 8
Sky - 117
Virgin - 159
Youview - 8

You can also meet us face to face this Saturday 7th September from 11am - 7pm at Sample Autumn - an amazing event in Greenwich Pen*sula organised by where will be offering quick fun braidstyles alongside two workshops teaching you how to braid and cornrow. To join follow the Link in the bio. We will be joining 100 vendors showcasing their products to include new fashion lines, beauty products, organic food ranges, home decor and much more.

This is a family friendly event supporting independent businesses with food stalls, music, workshops and it's completely free.

To book an appointment with us or join a workshop contact us via DM or on [email protected] or 0208 432 4044 or follow the link in the bio

Look forward to seeing you!

*sula *sulist

Braidbox are so excited to be participating in the Sample Autumn event taking place at Greenwich Pen*sula this Saturday 7th September from 11am - 7pm

We will be joining 100 independent vendors showcasing their products to include new fashion lines, beauty products, organic food ranges, home decor and much more.

This is a family friendly event supporting small independent businesses with food stalls, music, workshops and it's completely free to gain access.

Braidbox will be offering quick, fun and braiding styles and two amazing low cost workshops - Back to School braids and a Basic Braid and Cornrow session. To book an appointment or join a workshop contact us via DM or on [email protected] or 0208 432 4044

*sula *sulist # smallbusinesssupport # @ Greenwich Peninsula

Happy Carnival Sunday people! To everyone attending have an amazing time

Shout out to these sexy mamas rocking their carnival braids! Loving this look

Tag us in your favourite braid carnival looks so we can feature 👍🤗

In todays society braids are presented as a trend with variations to represent on style trends and for fashion in particular for individuals going on holiday and attending festivals. Braids styles however can first be dated back to 3500BC where they were worn in Ancient Egypt by men and women. Amongst royalty elaborate braid styles were seen as a sign of staute and power with beads, jewels and adornments being added to emphasise wealth

So definitely goes out to a gorgeous London born queen Estelle who is fully representing the braids gang right now seen regularly wearing different styles for different occassions, events and looks.

Grammy award winning Estelle burst onto the British music scene in the early 2000s and has since proved to be a powerhouse of a woman, writing and singing numerous top 10 songs, acting, performing globally, establishing her own clothing line and foundation for young people empowering them to get into college . One of the few that always stay true to her self and has gone out to live the dream. Most definitely under acknowledged in the UK scene for all of her achievements so we wanted to give you a shout out not just on your gorgeous braid styles but on your work and contributions. Sister we salute you and send you many blessings. You are a true inspiration ✊💛

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