17 African Hair Braiding Styles

Do you know what makes the perfect combination of tradition and trend? These African hair braiding styles can beat everything!

African hair braiding is all about popular and chic hairstyles and their deep-rooted significance in African culture. Here is a list of several braiding techniques, including classic, contemporary, and bohemian styles.


African Hair Braiding Styles

1. Tight Braids

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Tight braids are best for a clean, easily manageable look, especially when you’re on the move!

2. Easy Knotless African Braids

African Hair Braiding Styles 2
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So, what about this African braid hairstyle for this weekend?

3. Natural Trendy Braids

simple cornrow hairstyle
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This tidy braid style might take some time, but the finishing would be so satisfying. Just worth it!

4. Curly Spiral Braids

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Look at these trendy African braids in spirals, so gorgeous!

5. Stylish Stitch Braids

Stitch braid tutorial
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Get that perfect party look with this stitch braid hairstyle. It’ll make you stand out in a crowd.

6. Simple Braids Turn Gorgeous

african braid haristyle
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Make these four Dutch braids, corn rows hairstyle for your office look. Here are more such styles!

7.  Beautiful Corn Rows

Cornrows Braids Inspo
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Here is a cool and trendy African braiding style for the summer.

8. Braids and Low Ponytail

Dynamic Low Ponytail Hairstyle
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Got short hair? This one is gonna be perfect for you!

9. Braids With Nubian Twists

nubian twists
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Just get your hands on a good twisting butter cream and start making these unique Nubian braids.

10. Twisted Braids in Short Hair

Twisted bob style
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These twisted bob-style curls are really getting popular day by day!

11. Boho Stitch Braids

stitch braids tutorial
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Here is an attractive hairstyle for you — the boho style stitch braid hairstyle!

12. Simple Up & Down braids

Simple half up half down braids
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If nothing else, definitely this! Go for this braid style for a daily go-to look.

13. Colorful Boho Braids

Sleek boho ponytail
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This is definitely a beautiful way to add some funky color to your braids.

14. Chunky Cornrows

Cornrows
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Cornrows look graceful on everyone, thanks to their low-maintenance and quick style.

15. Bohemian Fulani Blend

Fulani braids
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This is an iconic Fulani braid style that gives a beautiful bohemian charm.

16. Fulani African Braid Hairstyle

DIY Flip Over Fulani Braids
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Whether for an upcoming trip or a celebration, this Fulani braid style is gonna go viral.

17. Box Braid Hairstyle

EASY SUMMER BOX BRAIDS
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These super-easy box braids are going to look perfect for this summer!


The future of African hair braiding appears to be stylish and promising, with countless possibilities and still evolving. Agree? Check out these top accessories to pair up with your hairstyle!

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