Choosing your perfect braided hairstyle among different types of African braids is a real challenge for black women. Indeed, this style is probably the most diverse of all possible options as there are so many braid colors, lengths, and shapes available.
Besides, you can easily adjust the African braided hairstyle to your hair type and personal style, braids, and cornrows are also widely known as the best protective hairstyle option.
Stylish, diverse, comfortable, easily adjustable... among all the benefits there's one drawback: any African braided hairstyle takes lots of time and effort to achieve. But isn't it worth it?
Short African Braids
You're misled if you're sure that there are no chances to rock a magnificent African braided style on your short hair. Short box braid styles, bob and lob braided styles, and even pixie braids are all possible options and they're on the rise.
Short African braids are a magnificent low-maintenance hairstyle - perfect for fashionable ladies who are constantly on the go.
Black Braided Ponytail Styles
African braids pulled up into a ponytail make a dramatic effect and change you into a gorgeous glamourous chick. You can style up into a high pony any type of braids: box braids, rope twisted braids, Ghana braids. Another cool thing is that this hairstyle works for lots of occasions from a crazy night party to a quiet family dinner.
Types of Braids for Black Women
Despite a popular belief, there are many different types of braids for black women. Yes, braids can look so unboring. Just check the ideas listed below to confirm this.
Box Braids
Box braids are the most classic option to protect your hair from the devastating action of the sun, sweat, salt water, and wind in summer. Technically, this protective style is created according to a classic three strands technique. Often, girls make their braids various in sizes and even shapes. The main point is to create long plaits with edgy square or triangle partings.
Cornrow African Braids
The cornrow braids are the basics that never go out fashion. You can play with your cornrows, placing them at the crown, on the sides, or even making unusual patterns of them. Just look at how creative you can be with them:
Accessorized Braids
With Afro braids, you can accessorize your hair in different ways. Use beads, ribbons, cuffs, threads, colorful yarns to give your African American braided style a creative twist.
Afro Rope Twist Braids
As an alternative to classic three-strand braids, Afro rope twists create more volume on your hair and make the whole image more unique. Such twisted braids are a must-try option for every black woman.
Faux Locks
And, meet the faux locks - probably the most eccentric but nevertheless no less gorgeous type of braids for black women. Such hairstyle requires the least maintenance comparing with classic and twisted braids and can be worn much longer than other brands too.
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