One of the greatest things about Coi Leray braids — aka jumbo knotless box braids with curly ends — is how easy they are for beginners to recreate at home.

Whether you call it a Dutch braid, boxer braids, or a reverse braid, this style of braiding can be challenging. Unlike a French braid, which is your traditional three-strand braid, a Dutch braid ...

If you're a beginner and struggle with ending your braids without unraveling, Niani suggests using pre-stretched hair this will eliminate the blunt ends beginners have issues with.

Now, the easiest way to give the illusion of Rapunzellian locks is to clip in extensions before you get to plaiting. I'm very pro fake hair if it's going to make me look like a Disney princess ...