Trendy Braid Hairstyle Designs

While some hairstyles go out of fashion, braided hairstyles continue to get reinvented hence providing the perfect canvas for hair creativity. From French braids, fishtails to double texture braids, there are endless weaving methods for creating braids. They are low maintenance and each time you add a braid, your hair will look fresh and fabulous. From this article, you can choose trendy braided hairstyle designs that will flatter your face shape and help bring out the diva in you!

Box Braid Hairstyles

Box braid hairstyles are a favorite to many black women because they are a protective style which gives room for hair growth while allowing you to look attractive. If you have short hair, add extensions to reach the ideal braid length that you want.

Boyence Box Braid Updo Hairstyle

Janet Jackson Long Box Braid Hairstyle

Jada Pinkett Smith Black Box Braid Hairstyle

French Braid Hairstyles

French braid hairstyles suit ladies with both medium and long hairstyles. It is so easy to do this hairstyle that all you need is to create three hair sections and braid them to the end of your hair tips.

Rihanna Side French Braid Hairstyle

Chrissy Teigen French Braid Ponytail

Crochet Braid Hairstyles

Are you looking for the trendy hairstyle for black women? If yes then go for crochet braid hairstyles. This style involves braiding your natural hair into cornrows and adding hair extension using a latch hook.

Kelly Rowland Short Crochet Braid Hairstyle

Side Braid Hairstyles

If you prefer a romantic hairstyle, then opt to add a side braid. It creates an asymmetrical shape to your hairstyle whereby one side is parted and braided. It’s so easy to do this hairstyle because it doesn’t need a perfect straight braid.

Emma Stone Loose Side Braid Hairstyle

Selena Gomez Side Ponytail Braid Hairstyle

Kids Braided Hairstyles

Braided hairstyles for kids are meant to flatter their head shapes as well as showcase the creativity of the hairstylist. Cornrows and simple French braids are especially cute hairstyles that are popular with school girls. For a protective braided hairstyle choose twist pigtails.

Willow Smith Cornrow Braided Hairstyle

Kids Braided Hairstyle with Beads

Source

Braided Mohawk Hairstyles

Even though often associated with rebellious traits, you will see modern, stylish men and women rocking braided Mohawk hairstyles nowadays. If you prefer short haircuts, then shave the sides and braid the middle hair section.

Janelle Monáe French Braided Mohawk Hairstyle

Black Braided Mohawk Hairstyle

Source

Braided Updo Hairstyles

Braided updo hairstyle show elegance that is hard not to like! For an easy to do hairstyle comb your hair into a smooth high ponytail, leave some hair sections loose and tie the rest into a bun. Braid, the loose sections and twist to form a bun.

Tia Mowry Cornrow Braided Updo Hairstyle

Jessica Alba Braided Bun Updo Hairstyle

Fishtail Braid Hairstyles

While the standard fish braid is cute, you need a hairstyle that will turn heads. You can give your fish braid hairstyle an edge by forming two fish braids on both sides of the head and draping them near the crown.

Blake Lively French Fishtail Braid Hairstyle

Karolina Kurkova Fishtail Side Braid Hairstyle

Short Braided Hairstyles

If you have short hair, then worry not because you can still rock cute and feminine braid hairstyles. A simple headband braid can instantly transform your short hair. Macramé braids, mini side braids, side cornrows and Dutch braids will give your bob an edge.

Short Box Braided Hairstyle

Source

Braided Ponytail Hairstyles

When stumped for ideas then simply braiding your ponytail will have you looking beautiful in no time! If you prefer long ponytail, then add an extension that has the same hair color and texture to your natural hair.

High Braided Ponytail Hairstyle

Source

Adele Exarchopoulos Side Braided Ponytail

Cornrow Braid Hairstyles

Braid Cornrow hairstyle is a favorite to many black people and is often seen in rap or hip hop musicians. They are a casual hairstyle that works well on kinky hair. Cornrows that run from the crown to the nape will work even with children’s hair.

Amanda Seyfried Blonde Cornrow Braid Hairstyle

Braided Wedding Hairstyles

Braids are the trendy choice for brides and their bridesmaid. They work on any hair structure. They add a romantic touch to your hair while ensuring you look classy. Braids can be incorporated with both low and updo hairstyles.

Long Braided Wedding Hairstyle

Source

Half Up Braided Wedding Hairstyle

Source

Long Braided Hairstyles

Long braided hairstyles specifically work on long hair. They help exude a feminine look and can be styled in endless ways. Dutch braids, half up half down rosette braids, messy twisted French braid and esque braided updo will prevent your long hair from looking boring.

Vanessa Hudgens Long curly Braided Hairstyle

Braided Prom Hairstyles

Braided prom hairstyles will complement your dress hence drawing attention towards your facial features. Braids are convenient and will easily give your hair a romantic visual appeal.

Taylor Swift Curly Braided Prom Hairstyle

Dianna Agron Braided Headband Prom Hairstyle

Twist Braid Hairstyles

Whether you want to add dreadlocks or commercial hair strands, twist braid hairstyle fit both casual and formal settings. They are so diverse that you can let your twist flow freely on your back or style them into a bun for a sophisticated look.

Afro Twist Braid Hairstyle

Source

Rasheeda Twist Side Braid Hairstyle

Curly Hairstyles with Braids

Curly hairstyles with braids are ideal for summer when you need to replicate that wavy beach look and to keep your hair away from your face. The waterfall braid hairstyle combines both wavy hair and braids making it ideal even for women with curly hair.

Long Curly Hairstyle With Braids

Source

Braided Bun Hairstyles

Braided bun hairstyles are so simple to do that you can try it at home. By simply tying your hair into a ponytail, braiding the ponytail and twisting it into a bun you will not have given your hair a dazzling image, but also saved money and time.

Lupita Nyong’o’s Cornrow Braided Bun Hairstyle

Madeline Carroll  Braided Side Bun Hairstyle

Dutch Braid Hairstyles

From a simple to double Dutch hairstyles, you will look stunning with Dutch braid hairstyles. The secret to a Dutch is weaving the French braid using the classic three-strand braids.

Black Dutch Braid Hairstyle

Source

Dutch Crown Braid Hairstyle

Source

Dutch Bow Braid Hairstyle

Source

Messy Braid Hairstyles

Women with long or medium haircuts can add messy braids to complement their faces. You don’t need any skills just a simple loose braid will make you look fun.

Jennifer Lawrence Messy Braided Bun Hairstyle

Braided Bang Hairstyles

Take your braids from simple to edgy by styling them in a way that forms bangs. For an unexpected twist add braids on your bangs. This style is flattering to young ladies as it depicts creativity and a fun personality.

Kate Bosworth French Braided Bang Hairstyle

Kristen Stewart Braided Bangs Updo Hairstyle

Braid Hairstyles Trend?

Braided hairstyles are popular with many women regardless of age because they are easy to maintain, and you can style them in different ways to flatter your face shape.

With the right technique, you will be able to enjoy your braided hairstyle. They suit all hair texture including for kids, and those that last for long will make you look attractive while providing room to experiment with different accessories. If you prefer long hairstyles, then use hair extension to get your ideal length.