Having gorgeous African Hairstyles for ladies is an easy and pleasant way to forget about hair styling for months. With the awesome hairstyles listed below, you will attract attention, admiring glances, and sincere smiles.
Braided hairstyles make space for creativity. There are many interesting braiding techniques to make every head unique. Besides, you can experiment with highlights, natural or curly texture, clips, patterns, shapes, etc.
Gorgeous African Hairstyles for Ladies
Check out the ideas in the pictures below to get inspired.
Criss-Cross Goddess Braids
Dynamic Side-Swept Cornrows
Braided looks are so popular amongst African Americans because of how their hair is protected. Once the hair is in the braid, it is free of heat and manipulation for weeks on end. Plus, it’s really cute and there are endless designs to express yourself.
Asymmetrical Goddess Braids
Mix plaits of different sizes into braid hairstyles to create texture and dimension. Combining chunky and thin braids is unexpected. It’s also a lot more exciting than regular plaits. The unique parts keep the hairdo fresh and fun. Add beads or gold cuffs for the final touch of personalization.
Long Chunky Black Braids
Chunky box braids are totally in style. With alternating thin braids, the hairdo feels very hot. What makes extensions so priceless is how you can experiment with volume and length. You can style your hair in ways your natural looks wouldn’t allow.
Feed-in Braids
The benefit of the feed-in method is that it makes cornrow hairstyles look more natural and less bulky by creating a narrow and flat point at the hairline. This also creates less tension and protects the edges.
Braided Ponytail
As wonderful as braids can be to create interesting protective styles, braiding hair can sometimes feel heavy when it comes to hairstyles with individual plaits. A cornrow ponytail is great for a casual up-do that won’t pull on your edges.
Curly Mohawk with Flat Twisted Sides
Instead of shaving your tresses for a mohawk, experiment with different braid styles. You get to keep your length, and still show off your edgy side. To refresh the curls in the morning, go to bed the night before with your ends in two-strand twists.
Thin Black Box Braids with Burgundy Highlights
Box braids are so awesome. Pick colored extensions for a bright pop, just like highlights mixed into your real hair. It adds an extra element of fun, as you can see in the picture.
Box Braids and Cornrows Mohawk:
Make the mohawk yours with braids, braids, and more braids. Braid the top of the style together so it creates a pompadour. Then, let the rest hang loose. You will get some major height out of this coif. This is a refined take on the classic punk-inspired hairstyle.
Curly Mohawk with Single Braids
Half-Updo with Long Freely-Hanging Braids
Long braided Ghana weaving hairstyles are a staple for African American women during the summer months. Keep your look fresh with a half-updo that features a nice height on top. This style can be completed in a time crunch for a sexy look that lasts throughout wherever the day may take you.
Perfect Black Braided Ponytail
Natural African hairstyle braids are a go-to if you’re looking to grow out your tresses while still sporting back-skimming locks. Box braids are low-maintenance, and this updo will stay out of your face when you’re on the go.
Snake Braids
Long and curvy braids African Hairstyles are not your typical cornrows, but the idea is pretty much the same. Try the snake braids if you want a fresh take on the hair braided closely to the scalp. Add golden beads for extra bling!
Chunky Mohawk Braid with Cornrows: Curly Hairstyle with Crochet Braids
Crochet braids are handy when you don’t want to commit to a weave. You can wear the hair down or up in a ponytail. You have as many styling options as the imagination allows. Mix highlights into your crochet braids with colored kanekalon hair for a bleach-free splash of color.
Ghana Braids Bun
Braids all over your head might be fun, but sometimes you want something simpler and classier, like this low braided bun African hairstyles with two plaits and a curved part. The braids are made of added hair, so, you don’t need to worry about the length of your hair.
Cornrows with High Twisted Bun
Updos are comfortable and cute. So why not opt for a classy black braided hairstyle like the one pictured? You will have an effortlessly chic look ready to go for work every day. You also won’t have to worry about styling it every morning. It’s a great choice for women with busy lifestyles.
Fancy Twisted Up do
Something about wearing your hair up lends itself to a refined look and feel. This flat-twisted style uses texture to make the updo more unique and unexpected. The style is good for women with natural hair that want something protective and polished.
Half Cornrows Half Individual Braids
Braided African hairstyles for black women are very creative and versatile. Mixing cornrows and loose box braids are just one way to show this. The different types of braids are complemented with wooden beads at the ends for a boho touch.
Curvy Ghana Braids with Crown Bun
Add some whimsy to your locks with curvy Ghana braids. The subtle swirling of the plaits is mesmerizing and makes this so much more than your average bun. It is a gorgeous hairstyle for those looking for something bold.
Braids with Curves
One of the best things about wearing braids is the ability to create designs without shaving them into your hair or using color. This can be done with just the parts or by manipulating the actual braid. Pick something that matches your style; it can be something simple and beautiful like the slightly curved braids shown or you can go all out with a more intricate look.
Thick and Thin Asymmetrical Feed-in Braids
Black hair braids are known for their high cool factor. Alternating thick and thin asymmetrical Ghana braids will only make your hairstyle even cooler. This trend is eye-catching and keeps the thicker braids from being too overpowering. The thinner plaits bring balance to the style.
Triangle Box Braids
African-American braided hairstyles are a chance to be creative. Parts don’t have to be routine squares. Take this geometric, triangular design for instance. It’s unexpected, cool, and gives the classic box braid a fresh feel.
Bold Triangle Parted Box Braids
Braided African hairstyles are quite common among modern women, especially traditional looks like box braids. One of the easiest ways to make a standard style seem fresh and new is by changing the size of the braids and experimenting with parting. Large braids will go well with the 90’s revival and athleisure/streetwear fashion trends that are popular at the moment.
Long Braids for Black Hair
Even if you are adding hair for length, chunky black braids are not ideal for those with short natural hair because they can slip out or cause too much tension. A good way to combat this is to feed small tight cornrows into larger ones for a similar, but more secure, effect.
Purple Highlights in Black Braids
Outside of the extra length and thickness, adding hair also gives the ability to experiment with color. Weaving in a few pieces of hair for a pop of color like the purple shown here will give you cute braids with a highlighted effect.
Wavy Straight-Back Braids
One of the most classic cornrow styles is the straight–back look. It’s typically the first hairdo that new braiders master because the pattern is simple and it does not take a lot of time to complete. To add a softer twist, ask for curvy parts to create a wavy appearance.
Braided Up-do Hairstyle with Curls for Short Hair
No need to rock a fully braided style to get the effect. Braid the back, leaving room in the front for bouncy spiral curls. This style works well with short to medium hair length, as it does not require much longer to complete.
Poetic Justice Braids
One of the most popular hairs braids styles at the moment is the Poetic Justice look. This is named after the long braided look that Janet Jackson wore in the hit 90’s film. Pair with Bantu knots on top and flirty makeup for an eye-catching look.
Double Bun Mohawk with Undercuts
Show off your shaved sides with two larger-than-life spunky braided buns; the perfect hairstyle to complement your look for an enjoyable night out.
Cornrows
Swirls, loops, and swoops; thick plaits, thin snaking cornrows, and perfectly curled baby hairs – there are several braiding patterns on display here, and all of them reveal just why the braid can be a work of art!
Long Braided Faux Hawk
This Empire-inspired faux hawk takes braided hair to the next level in its execution, intricacy, and literal height. It features several braiding styles, with natural braided hair along the sides and back. The twisted roll that forms the faux hawk and the cascade of braids spilling out of it is adaptable depending on personal preference — thick, thin, long, short, or medium length, just pick a style and type of hair you want to use for extensions.
Cornrows with a Twist
Cornrow African hairstyles are not just signature styles for black hair, they’re deeply cultural hairstyles for black women and men. The rows are cute in geometric patterns, which highlight the skill and artistry that go into crafting these hairstyles. The thickly woven braiding on top can be achieved with natural hair or extensions.
Long, Braided, and Flowing
Long, braided hair is a signature look for black girls and women. There are several types of braids, ranging from twists and locks to free-flowing box braids. Color, size, and design all come in a dazzling variety, and don’t forget accessories for individual braids!
Black Braided Bun
Braided updos are elegant and sophisticated but still fun, and they’re versatile and full of flavor, so every woman can choose her style. This look begins with cornrows that lead to a thick, braided bun. High-top knots such as this one are classy and compatible with any outfit.
Chic Braided Bob
Braided bobs are simple but so chic. This is a run-out-the-door hairstyle that never fails – the wearer always looks pretty, polished, and put together. The best part is that this ‘do is a winner with thin, thick, or medium braids.
Reverse Flat Twists
Traditional cornrows go from forehead to nape, but if you have shorter hair and/or want to have some volume on the top of your head, reverse them. The highlighted bunch of curls looks very sweet – girly and playful.
Cute Jumbo Twist Braids
Call them jumbo twists or crochet braids, the result is equally impressive. The style is unfailingly edgy, elegant, and eye-catching. Add some scattered golden beads to break the gorgeous mass of hair you’ve got.
Flat Twists into Twist Out Curls
Today’s twist braid styles often use flat twists with freely hanging ends you can style in curls or braids for a more sophisticated look. These flat twists are done on shorter hair with extensions, yet the style is very natural-looking. Love it!
Twists mohawk braids
There’s no end to a variety of designs one can try with braiding. This mohawk with braids blends curvy cornrows with one-point burst rows for a jazzy Mohawk to suit a woman who shies away from wearing boring hair.
Two Cornrow Boxer Braids
Two braids can sometimes be better than numerous individual braids. These look like your own hair, especially if you choose braiding hair that matches in hue. Braid hairstyles for black women give you the freedom to try a new exciting style each time you need a change.
Braid and Side Bang
If you have a long bob or a medium tapered cut, you can still rock braids as shown here. Use the longest portion of your cut in the middle to create a braid or add hair to the section where you will be able to get the most grip. With a sleek bang in the front—this look gives new meaning to the phrase “business in the front, party in the back”.
Double Braids Updo
Black braided hairstyles aren’t just beautiful, they are creative and practical. Two braids updos ride a new wave of popularity, so don’t miss the trend and get something quite simple yet classy braided for your trip somewhere or just for a chance to brighten up your casual life.
Mixed Braid Updo for Black Hair
Looking for a fun style to wear at a formal event? Mixing in a few braids of different sizes will result in a fashion-forward updo for black women. To help the look last for a couple of days, make sure to sleep with a silk scarf at night.
Braids and Waves for Any Occasion
Braids, ending in waves, will provide you with good options for a choice of hairstyles. Wear them loose, cascading your shoulders for every day, or pile everything up for a superlative updo that is never out of fashion.
The Most Sophisticated Braided Up-do Ever!
Unbelievable… look at that! Those elegant spirals, skillfully rolled into the most sophisticated updo, are worth to grace your head for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, like a wedding, to say the least.
Criss-Crossed Braids with Feed-In Cornrows
To upgrade your braided hairstyle, criss-cross braids, vary their thickness, try new angles, experiment with different variations of parts, and you’ll invent something unique, something that’s worth a double-take.
Twist from Box Braids
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