9 Colorful Box Braids to Inspire Your Next Protective Hairstyle

It's almost impossible not to be intrigued by rainbow hair. Beauty devotees are dressing their strands in every cast of the color spectrum, resulting in some epic hair masterpieces. The brightly colored hues are even more mesmerizing when woven through a head full of braids.

Women are giving box braids a twist by marrying them with bold (and sneaky) pops of color. The result? Protective styles in the most vibrant colors of the rainbow. We scoured Instagram for gorgeous color-infused box braids that take the rainbow phenomenon to new heights. These plaits are the perfect way to amp up your protective style for Summer or just get creative with your strands.