Goddess Box Braids: A mix of traditional braids with curly or wavy ends. Triangle Box Braids: A modern take on the look with triangular parting instead of squares.

Lately, braided styles have been all about variations on the beloved box braid. Goddess braids are the variation to go for if you want lots of volume and texture.

Triangle box braids add a twist to traditional square-shaped box braids — plus, they allow you to test a new hair color and cut without long-term commitment. To give you some inspiration, Bustle ...