Braids can provide your hair with essential protection from heat and humidity while simultaneously looking stylish and providing ample opportunities for creativity! Add an unexpected edge to your look by switching up your braiding pattern. From geometric side braids and bold cornrows to showy braided hairstyles showcasing different braiding techniques – these show me braided hairstyles demonstrate that there are options beyond basic.
This actress went for a chic yet feminine side braid. To add an element of color, she tied it with a blue ribbon for an additional flourish.
Tessa Thompson is another star who can bring glamour and sophistication to protective style. She rocked waist-length box braids with two knots atop for an eye-catching appearance.
Yusef designed an eye-catching long, mid-height ponytail on Rihanna that was the talk of the town. This breathtaking style featured texture and dimension, with cornrows at her crown leading into a sleek ponytail with braided strands for depth.
One thing we’ve observed about Alicia Keys is her fondness for dressing up her braids with stylish accents, such as beads or bandanas. Here, she has combined these to achieve an eye-catching and sophisticated style.
Fulani Braids is a classic hairstyle featuring a central braid with additional cornrows on both sides. Perfect for anyone wanting to add elegance to their style!
Skai Jackson looked breathtaking in a braided ponytail featuring both small and big braids feeding into each other for a striking appearance. Her signature braids will surely turn heads.
At a red carpet event, actress Michelle Williams styled her braids with a feminine touch by pairing them with a lace dress and colored braiding hair for added color and vibrancy. Try it yourself using natural or colored braiding hair!
Girlfriends actress Kristen Bell rocked an eye-catching and flirty braid while sporting a cognac thigh-high jumpsuit – an eye-catching look ideal for any summer party or date night!
Giovanni Vaccaro’s signature twisted Dutch braids add structure and definition to his actress frame. To achieve the style, begin with clean hair treated with oil to make your protective style last longer before dividing it into three even sections and braiding each.
Braids are among the most versatile protective hairstyles. Here is an example using Marley twists – sometimes described as curlier versions of locs or Senegalese twists – as one form of protective styling.
Marsai Martin brought back memories of Brandy as Moesha Mitchell when she wore this style to the Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood event, reminding us to add gold beads into braided designs to add extra femininity.
Celebrities often experiment with wearing their braids innovatively, like Ciara’s fishtail braid, or adding some flair with embellishments as Jodie Turner-Smith did.
Alexandra Shipp’s portrayal of Storm in X-Men has stirred debate, but she never shies away from speaking her mind. Her trademark sleek bun shows her fierce personality.
Stitch braids are one of the hottest protective styles right now, and Celeste shows us how to achieve it effortlessly. All it takes to reach this beautiful braided style is a rat-tail comb, hair clips, rubber bands, and some edge control products!
Start by sectioning off your hair into five sections. From one of those, add one strand from the left section over strand two and under strand three, continuing this pattern until you reach the end. Finally, secure with a hair elastic.
Fishtail braids are a stylish hairstyle perfect for special events. To create it, start with a ponytail and divide it into two equal sections before making this unique style.
At a Glass Onion photo call in October 2022, Queen
