How To Style Braids? Here Are The Best Braided Hairstyles To Try

How to style braids? Here are some of the best ways to do it!

As the summertime rolls around, I always start thinking about my next hairstyle! I usually go for braids during the summer and while on vacation. I prefer not to deal with my leave-out, especially in the heat and while traveling. If you know, you know!

Every year seems to bring a new braided hairstyle trend, and honestly, I often find it hard to keep up with all the trendy and cute braid styles.

There are SO many trendy braided hairstyles for black women right now, making it hard to choose just one. Although picking a new hairstyle can be overwhelming, this list includes the best braided hairstyles that everyone is loving, saving, and recreating

If you’re on TikTok, you might remember the viral hair calendar trend we all participated in at the beginning of the year.

For those who may not know, it’s a 12-month calendar designed for Black women to plan their hairstyles. This helps us keep track of our looks and also prioritizes hair maintenance.

I’ve made this calendar a lot easier for you with these absolutely stunning braid hairstyle ideas. You might want to save them all 😉

This post is all about how to style braids and the best braided hairstyles!

The Best Braided Hairstyles

What Are Different Types Of Braided Hairstyles?

We have truly come a long way in terms of braids. From classic and everyday braid styles to protective and cultural, the ideas are endless. Here are some of my favorite go-to braid styles: (& yes, I’ve tried them all, haha)

• Box Braids
• Knotless Box Braids
• Senegalese, Marely, Havana Twists
• Fulani Braids
• Cornrows
• Boho Braids
• Goddess Braids
• Alicia Keys Braids
• Mico Braids (Do you remember these? A classic!)
• & so much more!

Smeduim Knotless Box Braids

A classic, timeless staple you should have in rotation this spring or summer. I prefer a smedium knotless braid.

They are versatile and can be styled in a ponytail, half up and half down, or as a braided bang with a ponytail. The options are truly endless.

Mohawk Braids

Who would have thought Mohawk styles would make their way back? Add some curly pieces and a cute claw clip to style them. Super cute and fun.

Lemonade Knotless Braids

I love a half-up, half-down braided moment. Add some curly pieces for the boho effect, and you’re ready for the tropics!

Braided Ponytail With Extension

When I saw this style, I immediately had to get it. I love ponytails and how cute they always turn out.

The freestyle conrows leading into an extension ponytail is grown and sexy. Who knew braids could be sexy? I am literally obsessed.

Honey Blonde Boho Braids

Speaking of boho braids, there’s something about the curly pieces that gives girly and cute look.

Don’t be afraid to add color. Coming from someone who used to be terrified, haha. This honey blonde and/or honey brown combination is super cute!

Fulani Braids

This has to be my favorite braided hairstyle. You can never go wrong with a half-and-half hairstyle.

Cornrows in the front and curly weave in the back. A combo that looks good on literally everyone.

Gooddess Braids Buns

A classic style with a little edge. Super cute braided mohawk.

Feedin Ponytail

Cute and simple, this style keeps extra hair pieces away, especially on vacation. The best part is that you can remove the top knot and wear the ponytail long.

Braids with Beads

Growing up, every Sunday, my mom would do my sister’s and my hair. As a kid, the braids with beads might have been one of my favorites. And guess what? It’s trendy again. It’s playful, but mature.

Invisible Locs

Mini invisible locs are currently trendy and for a good reason. If you haven’t decided to commit to loc’ing your hair, this is a great style to try before making the huge commitment.

Heart-Design Feed In Braids

Freestyle cornrow braids are adorable, especially with a heart design. This will make a cute and simple style for Valentine’s Day.

Straight Back Braids

Long straight back braids are so cute. Add a few designs to elevate this hairstyle’s look.

Jayda Wayda Braids

A classic! Who remembers having this style, aka simple Fulani braids? The girls are now calling them Jayda Wayda braids as the comeback style. You can create this style with a quick weave, wig, crochet, or with curls. Super cute.

This post was all about how to style braids.