Middle-braid hairstyles make an eye-catching statement. Wear it at various lengths for maximum impact; add beads or colors for personalized flair! Start with a section of hair framing your face and divide it into three equal strands. Cross one of them over to form three. Take a quote from each and arrange them accordingly – take the right strand over and cross it over the middle one for added dimension!
Tribal Braids
Tribal braids are a quick and stylish way to add flair and personality to any look. Originating among enslaved Africans during the Atlantic trade era as a method to send messages across, tribal braids have an impressive history that dates back centuries. Depending on the length of your hair, beads or rings may also be added for decoration. If you want an elegant look, tribal braids in a high ponytail could be just what’s needed to impress! Wear this for work or formal events to impress everyone around you. Add beads that match the outfit for even more style points. Kids can rock this relaxed style too. Give them an original and fashionable look by using a side part with longer braids for an individual and chic style statement.
Curved Braids
Curls add an intriguing texture and dimension to braids, particularly thick box braids styled into bobs. The combination of braids and curls is simply breathtaking! If you love beaded braids but find their maintenance too demanding, why not curl the ends of Fulani braids instead? This look will still give an exotic and stylish appearance without all the maintenance hassle. Create this gorgeous dreamy curly ponytail style using crochet hair! Your braids don’t need to be identical in length for this look; ask your stylist to incorporate crochet hair into each braid according to your preferences and arrange them as desired. Perfect for formal events, add silver beads for an additional finisher.
Brown Braids
Many attractive hairstyles are suitable for people with brown skin. One such style is the goddess braid, Fulani, or feed-in braids. This traditional African style should be worn close to the scalp and decorated with beads, shells, or metal accents for an eye-catching finish. To create this look, detangle and comb out any knots or tangles in your hair. Divide it into two equal sections before performing a regular 3-strand braid on one of them (on either side of your head). Repeat step 4 on both sections of hair. Pick a thin piece of hair from the outer side of the right team and attach it to the inner side of the left area, continuing this pattern until all of your hair has been braided into an intricate braid and secured with an elastic.
Beaded Braids
Braids are one of the most versatile protective styles for natural hair. From French braids to braid twists, braids are suitable for everyday wear and special events and add a unique flair! Add beads for an eye-catching accent when styling braided styles – Gabrielle Union takes her knotless box braids one step further with the addition of a delicate gold cuff! First, brush out and divide your hair into three strands for this look. Take the leftmost strand and cross it over the middle strand; next take its counterpart on the right and cross it over that new central strand; continue this pattern until crossovers have connected all your strands.
Long Pattern Braids
This captivating style boasts an eye-catching triangle pattern in your braids that’ll really turn heads. Add a few colored braids, or go bold with blue hues for maximum impact! Another popular braid style is an excellent way to make your locks stand out and attract attention when worn. Although installation takes slightly more time than regular box braids, its results more than makeup for their installation time; also offers an opportunity to show off colorful highlights and bright hues if your hair contains texture. Best suited for those with curlier locks.
