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 ...

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.

Stasha Harris of Brooklyn's Magic Fingers Studio agrees. "Triangle braids are just more stylish and trendy now," she says. "At least 95% of my box braid clients get these parts." Looking for a change?