A quick search for box braids (plaits that are divided into square-shaped sections) on Instagram brings up an astounding 8.5 million posts and hundreds of accounts dedicated specifically to the style.

22 Lazy-Girl Braids For Summer By Maria Del Russo Updated on June 6, 2014 at 8:00 AM ...

The countdown to the Fourth of July weekend is officially here, and we can't think of a better way to amp up your all-American style than with an awesome braid. Whether you're looking forward to a ...

Girls in the Beauty Department Another Messy Mermaid-y Braid Idea (This One Is So Different!) Messy braid lovers, have I got a style for you (courtesy of Teen Wolf's Crystal Reed).

You don't need the long, flowing mane of Queen B or Blake Lively to wear your hair in a summer-perfect braid. Below, we rounded up 10 #hairinspo braid looks for those of us with short-to-medium hair.