No wonder, long beautiful locks are a sign of good genes. With long you can make your long-hair dream come true, at least for a couple of months. Even wearing your lengthy box braids loose on both sides over your shoulders with a stylish hat or a printed head kerchief is going to make you stand out of the crowd. The main attraction of long box braids is its length, so be open to try a variety of styles where your gorgeous braids are worn loose. Twists for the front tresses and high ponytails create effortlessly cool looks, so do the highlighted box braids, if you do not mind a pop of color in your braided mane. Single chocolate or cherry braids usually look quite interesting. Simple middle-parted half up half down styles, draped to one side, also appear very eye-catching. Hair Styles for Long Box Braids Most girls blonde braids on dark skin their box braids, simply pinning the front to one side. This style is extremely plain, but it really remains the most favorite way of spotting long box braids. View our gallery for more ideas on how to rock lengthy box braids. These white braids create a great temperature contrast with the skin tone, and we love the effortless twist of the side braid, as it shows off a bit of unbraided hair underneath. The bun gives some height to the top, while the twisted side braid falls down over the shoulder. This starts with installation of the braids, and then twisting the top half into a bun, while tucking under all of the ends. Just wait for the pictures. We love these copper red braids that form a sort of crown-like style, resembling Queen Amidala in Star Wars. Regal and full, the top braids are pulled back in two sections, and tied at the back of the head, with some freely-hanging braids being thrown over blonde braids on dark skin shoulders. These long box braids in deep purple are an exceptional feat. Matching lips and eyes help to finish the job. blonde braids on dark skin One side is done up in a very wide surface braid, that wraps down and over the ear. But this style ensures your face is free to smile and be seen. Arrange the front to sit horizontally in a sort of bangs, and work the remaining braids from the upper part into a simple bun that proudly sits on the crown. They can really add some weight, which explains the move toward updos. These red braids are separated half and half, and then parted to create two tall, compact buns up top. Dress casually, or wear them as a dress up accessory. These blonde and black braids blend together to create a truly unique style. The front is pulled back around the crown, and then a smaller bun is shaped to balance this style. This is a great new twist on her hairstyle. In this one, the dark bronze color of the hair stands out quite a bit more than a darker brown hue. Pull everything up to the top of the head, and wrap the ponytail with a handful of braids, tucking in the ends for a smooth, flawless wrap. This faux hawk is a good way to set yourself apart from the traditional crowd and really make a statement. Add many braids to the top section, and then pull them all straight back into a high ponytail. A few blonde strands are braided in on one side, creating three unique accent braids that really stand out against the darker hair. Tie a pony with a wrap to keep them all up and show off your other attraction — the undercut!.