Natural Hair Braids

You’ll probably remember this style from how your mom did your hair as a little girl or the type favored by a lot of rappers but it’s a simple yet cool look you can still quickly do now.

Regardless of your hair length, it’s always a good idea to add a little bling to this simple style. Beads are also a great way to add weight to shorter braids so that they’re not standing upright on your head.

This trendy look is super easy to achieve and only requires you to pull your hair into just a few Bantu knots. This style works best on long and medium-length hair.

This is a beautiful 90s throwback style that is as pretty as it is simple. Just part your hair into several ponytails and braid them to hang down.

These chunky braided ponytails are great if you like the box braid look but want to spend as little time as possible doing up your hair. Add in some brightly colored elastics to take the look further.

Here’s another gorgeous and easy DIY take on your twist routine. Adding a fashionable hair tie or scrunchie makes the look feel incredibly minimalist and elegant.

Update your regular Bantu knots with asymmetrical parting and a few cornrows running between them for a stylish African look.

Show off your color jobs with this quick and easy half-up bun with hanging twists and feed-in flat twists.

This is another quick and easy update to your puff which just requires parting the front of your head into little triangle braids pulled back into your puff. 

Another great way to do classic French braids is to make four cornrows instead of two and leave the hair at the nape of your neck in fluffy puffs like in this pretty look.

This style is a great cross between cornrows and Bantu knots. It’s perfect for long hair and leaving a few strands free and curly from your braids in the front adds a gorgeous effortless feel.

This is a super quick style that works for any age. Keeping your braids close to your hairline creates a beautiful crown or halo effect.

This gorgeous style features cornrows starting from the crown of the head to hang down all-around your hairline and nape creating a wispy fringe. It’s understated yet stunning.

Back braids add a beautiful dimension to an otherwise ordinary bun and they’re also great for protecting the more fragile hair at the back of your neck from pillow friction.

This classy and sophisticated ballerina bun is given an extra wow factor with the use of a back braid wrapped in gold wire.

If you don’t want to spend too much braiding your hair try this style which only features four box braids at your hairline that are then arranged into a criss-cross pattern. 

This is a beautiful take on pigtails that makes use of rubber band braids and leaves two pretty twists hanging at the front. Cuff beads are a quick addition to glamorize the style.

If you have an undercut, consider showing it off with some box braids and shaving your head in a way that’s similar to how hair is parted for braids for an incredibly unique look.

This elegant take on pigtails is a perfect ‘do for casual or formal events. The asymmetrical side-parting is a perfect touch to a very streamlined look.

There are so many ways to update your cornrows for that magazine editorial, high fashion look with this stunning style.

While wearing your hair down is a great way to show off your length, you want to protect your locks from as much friction as possible and this cornrowed bob look is a great way to achieve that.

Have you ever considered arranging your twists to look like a bob? This style is absolutely gorgeous thanks to the texture from the twists and the subtle jewelry accents.

A great way to show off the results of your latest set of flexi-rods or new curling creme is this lovely and simple high ponytail with thick, messy cornrows feeding into it.

If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, grab some hair elastics and try out these traditionally inspired standing puff braids.

Traditional Bantu knots are a perfect natural braiding style for everyone and you can add an extra special something by having two thin braids hanging at the front.

This absolutely adorable look is a perfect way to bring a little color into your daily hairstyle and it’s a fantastic pairing with a bold make-up look too.

This is a beautiful style that only requires one or two side cornrows and some beads to achieve. You’re guaranteed to turn heads with this look.

This is a classic style which you can turn from regular to spectacular by winding gold wire through your braids. Alternatively, you can try brightly colored ribbon or yarn.

Long natural hair can get overwhelming at times and this relaxed take on French braids is perfect for when you’re in a rush or just over it.

A sleek ponytail is always an elegant choice, divide your ponytail with puffs for some extra dimension.