Here, you will find a great collection of pictures showcasing African hair braiding styles. African hairstyles for women come in breathtaking styles that many African women find irresistible and indispensable. These braiding styles can be achieved with different types of attachments, locs, and wool. Some African countries have their own unique hairstyles that represent their culture and tradition, often worn for specific occasions. The braiding styles can range from simple to complex. One of the most fascinating aspects of these hairstyles is that they can be achieved on short natural hair, medium-length hair, long hair, and well-relaxed hair.
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African braid styles can include twist braids, straight-up styles, pondo, mohawk, all-back, or even be decorated with beads. The color or shade of the attachments, wool, or extensions can be blonde, black, brown, or any other color or shade.
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The length of the braids can be either short, medium, or long. Black women who want to stand out on that occasion have a lot of options to choose from. The braid styles can further be decorated with beads, fancy threads, and other designs.
African hair braiding styles pictures
1. Cornrows with Curls
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Cornrow hairstyles are among the popular hairstyles for African women. Cornrows with curls are stylish and great for parties and other occasions.
2. Fulani Braids
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| @braidfest |
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Fulani braids, also known as tribal braids, are popular among African women. This is a distinctive braiding style that often features center braids or braids that extend to the ears.
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| @braidsjunkie |
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Ghana weaving is a hairstyle that features cornrows with extensions added stylishly between the braids. This hairstyle is very popular among African women.
4. Mohawk Braid Hairstyles
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| @kaynago7 |
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Box braids are also among the stylish braids popular with Black women. They are also a protective hairstyle.
6. Side Swept Braids
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7. Braids with Beads
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Attaching beads to braids makes it look more beautiful. Beads of various colors and sizes can be attached to a braid.
8. Stitch in Braids
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This involves the intertwining of one braid in between the other. It is used to create different patterns on the hair.
9. Bantu knots
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Bantu knots is among the traditional and stylish hairstyles. Strands of the braids is wrapped and tied at the base of the hair.
10. Braids with ponytail
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Ponytails can be achieved on both cornrows and box braids. The hairstyle is great for parties and other occasions.
11. African Pondo Hairstyle
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| @milanihairstudio |
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In this type of hairstyle, the braids are pulled away from the face by braiding them backwards. It gives a comfortable feeling.
13. Upper Bun Hairstyles
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| @justbraidsinfo |
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| @myhairstyle_xo |
This is a suitable hairstyle most especially when you don’t want any of the braids to be free flowing.
14. Big Braids
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| @cabelos.maranata |
This hairstyle is suitable most especially when you don’t want to waste too much time at the hair salon. It looks great on well relaxed hair.
15. African Queen Hairstyles
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| @daniellentlo |
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| @dose.braids |
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| @dreadstyles_by_ksu |
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| @kronokuaforkadikoy |
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| @ghanabraidstyles |
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| @noismhairculture |
Colored Braids are fun Hairstyles. You can use any of your preferred choice of attachment for your chosen style.
Other African Braid Hairstyles
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| @steve_dread_locs |
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| @77studiosllc |
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| @flavoursbraids |
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| @dreadstyles_by_ksu |
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| @steve_dread_locs |
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| @braidsambassador |
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| @sandybeautyhair |
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