If you prefer a cool-toned color mix, consider going platinum or pale blonde at the tips. Regardless of how you mix the the shades, blonde is a winning addition to box braids.

Protective styles like box braids protect the natural hair from being harmed, while also allowing you to experiment with different colors. And this summer, blonde box braids are leading the trend.

All the cool girls have tried their hand at platinum locks ... This rapper loves a blonde hair moment, having sported many style variations, but we can't enough of these Rapunzel-length box braids ...

Blonde braids, especially honey, golden, or platinum shades ... wonderfully with styles that allow the color to shine, like box braids, crochet braids, or Senegalese twists.

She's wearing braiding hair in color 613 (platinum blonde) in a low chignon. Rihanna looks great in any style she wears. In this photo, she's wearing superlong burgundy box braids in the color 35.

Eva traded her short pixie cut for super long platinum blonde box braids embellished with colorful beads. The beautiful braided extensions are almost as tall as Eva herself. Eva got her fresh ...

Of course, the A-list affair was star-studded, but as far as we’re concerned, the only noteworthy moment is Kravitz’s ridiculously amazing braids. Not only are they platinum blonde and micro ...

Her toned, bare legs were on full display and her platinum blonde pigtail braids cascaded around her body. On the cover of ‘Allure’s August issue, Kim rocked a nude Skims bodysuit with super ...

The singer performed at the Maryam Nassir Zadeh fashion show with long, platinum blonde hair, featuring braids, twists, and beads. It’s quite different from her usual dark curls. Solange ...

Of course, the A-list affair was star-studded, but as far as we’re concerned, the only noteworthy moment is Kravitz’s ridiculously amazing braids. Not only are they platinum blonde and micro ...