50+ Cute Knotless Braid Styles You Need to Try

Knotless braid styles are among the preferred choices of braiding styles for many Black women. One of the reasons this braid style has gained widespread acceptance is because it is a protective hairstyle. Knotless braids are loose and look great on well-relaxed hair. Unlike tight box braids, these braids do not put much pressure on your scalp and do not have a strong knot; instead, they are gradually woven along with the natural hair. It can last up to two months when properly maintained.

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These braid styles can be long or short, and can vary in size from medium to small or jumbo braids. One of the trending styles now is knotless braids with curly ends. Different colors of extensions, such as black, blonde, burgundy, brown, and many others, can be used for the knotless braid style. For jumbo braids, 5-6 packs of extensions may be needed.

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Once you have made up your mind to choose this braid style, there are many ways to style or arrange it. It can be styled as all-back braids, with a center parting, side parting, styled as a bun or half-up half-down, or even styled as a ponytail. To make the most out of this hairstyle, fancy beads and threads can also be added.

Cute Knotless Braid Styles

1. Jumbo Knotless Braids

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Jumbo braids are large or thick braids. One of the reasons why most ladies prefer this hairstyle is that it is less time-consuming. This braid style can be styled all the back, side-parted, or center-parted.

2. Knotless Bob braids styles with curly ends

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Bob braids are short braids. These bob braids look stunning with curly ends. This hairstyle is also less time-consuming.

3. Loose Braids with Beads

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You can attach beads of various colors and sizes to your loose braids. These beads are mainly attached to the tips of the braids. They look great on both short and long braid styles.

4. Boho style knotless braids

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Boho braid styles involve the addition of long curly strands to the braid styles. These curly strands can either be the same color as the full braids or a different color.

5. Criss cross braids

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A cross parting can be used on knotless braids. This cross parting can either be at the front of the hairstyle or on the side.

6. Heart knotless braids styles

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Hairstylists have created a parting for braids that resembles the shape of a heart. This parting can be used for the entire braid or at any part of the braid style.

7. Small knotless braids

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Don’t want it big or medium? Then, try small braids. This style lasts longer and looks beautiful too.

8. Half up half down braids

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This is another style of wearing this hairstyle. Half of the braids are wrapped into a bun, while the remaining half is left free-flowing.

9. Braids styled as a bun

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If you don’t want to leave either of the braids free-flowing, try styling them into a bun. This is a great way to pull the braids away from the face and back.

10. Medium knotless braids