Gabrielle Union's High-Half-Ponytail Box Braids Actually Took My Breath Away

SKY HIGHGabrielle Union's High-Half-Ponytail Box Braids Actually Took My Breath AwayThese lengthy box braids caught our eyes instantly. April 6, 2022headshot of gabrielle union with a small smile and big curly hairGetty Images

By now it's evident that Gabrielle Union is a great source for Black hair inspiration. I mean, just one quick scroll through her Instagram will reveal the many different styles she has tried throughout the years. Braids, wigs, dangerously long ponytails — you name it, she has probably done it. 

For instance, we couldn't keep our eyes off the waist-length braided ponytail and red lips she wore in October 2021. The sky-scraping poofy ponytail she wore to the 2021 British Fashion Awards reminded us of the Whos from How the Grinch Stole Christmas and had us gasping and begging for more looks. And now her high, half-up ponytail full of box braids will make you want to rush to schedule a braiding appointment.

Union posted a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram on April 5 in which she poses with her hands in her braids for the cover of Scary Mommy. The short behind-the-scenes clip gives a good view of the medium-sized, waist-length braids. Half of the braids were gathered up into a ponytail to create the half-up, half-down look. A few braids were wrapped around the base of the ponytail, making this hairstyle look more done up and elevated — perfect for a cover shoot. We don't see the entirety of her hairline, but no swoops or loops of baby hairs were found in this style. 

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We basically expect Union to wow us every single time she wears a new hairstyle, especially when she wears braids because she plays around with so many different types. So of course we have to give credit where credit is due and celebrate these gorgeous box braids styled into a high, half-up hairdo. 

Read more stories about braids:

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Gabi Thorne is the associate news editor at Allure. Since graduating from Harvard University, where she received a student writing fellowship from The Nation to research political news and social media as they pertain to students and communities of color, Gabi has covered beauty, pop culture, news, and more... Read moreAssociate News EditorKeywordsbraidsponytailNewsblack hairHaircelebrity hairblack beautygabrielle unionbox braids

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