Hello Queens! Still on hair issue, but a unique type this time around. Braids are an easy and so pleasant way to forget about hair styling for months, give your hair some rest and protect it from harsh environmental factors. Besides with the awesome hairstyles listed below you will attract attention, admiring glance and sincere smiles.
Braided hairstyles make space for creativity. There are many interesting braiding technique to make every head unique. Besides, you can experiment with highlights natural or curly texture clips patterns and shapes etc.
Natural perm and hair thickness is your big plus and a unique bonus that you simply can`t leave unused. Your hair that you might have been complaining of before  is created for braids , so why not use this idea to your advantage.

Some Trendy Black Braided Hairstyles

– Fashion shows are always inspiring yet when it comes to clothes we need to wait at least till march to begin to bring some new fresh ideas into life. As for hairstyles, things are much easier here: get inspired and try on new images already now. What`s new was there in braided hairstyles ;

These are some trends for inspiration :
– Tight and edgy cornrows cornrowed buns : Cornrows have been always considered as a rather casual hairstyle but now when they are in couture collections its high time to rock them for a while in the new season.
– Wrap-around braids and twists for black hair with fresh flowers. These are loose messy and inspired by Boho chic.

– Loose whimsical braids for long hair: The braids that start from mid-shaft is not noticeable in the front and looks sloppy in the back.

– Low braided buns: Braided bun updos are always an extra charge of elegance to ennoble even the simplest outfit.

– Twisted rope braids: These long 3 dimensional braids ideal for long thick hair look, very interesting, unhackneyed and worth a try.

– Criss-cross Goddess braids: Chunky cornrow braids referred to as goddess braids are perfect for days when you want to give your hair a break or when you are going on a beach vacation and would rather not worry about styling your strands every morning. The great thing about the braids of this size is that they don`t take too long to do & are easy to take out.

For one to be a bride is precious & desired by every girl, to a woman  it brings total happiness and respect for the bride`s parents and the bride herself. There are various long black braided hairstyles for brides and if you have a creative hairstylist, you stand the chance of looking stunning on this memorable day. Firstly, your stylist has to make sure your face is displayed well from all angles to pull out your cute face. In case you want a hairstyle that tails at the back , assuming you`re wearing a strapless wedding gown, it covers your back with this hairstyle on the  long side thereby looking good from all angles.

Short Black Braid for Bride: Since this day comes once in a lifetime,  every woman would want to celebrate it in style, hence,  they put their best outfits as well as best hairstyle to impress their man and guests. while others fancy long braided hair, the reverse is the case for a few. Though however long your hair is, it is possible to make it look short when you fix it with hair pins. This short hairstyle for brides is the perfect style that is comfortable and convenient and pulls every feature of attraction around your forehead thus giving you the best view from the front and back.

Short Black Braids For Bridesmaid
For bridesmaid, you need to look cute too, however, not reaching to the heights of your bride. You can plait neat cornrows in small sections starting from the front to the back then put it together to create a puff with braided hair extentions circular wise behind the ears. Wear cute makeup that co-ordinates with your skin colour,  an outstanding  eye shadow, and earings to match your outfit. For the short black braid hairstyle for the bridesmaid particularly the one mentioned in this article, it  is easy to plait, easy to maintain  & looks cute with all face types  , and works even after the great occasion for other destined purposes. To look fabulous, let the colour of the eye shadow look different from makeup or rather connect with the colour of the lipstick to grab all the attraction you need from your audience.

Long Braids For Bridesmaid
Furthemore, If you want to rock long braids for bridesmaid its simple & cute to wear.
Mostly, bridesmaids are fond of using straight wavy or curly hair extentions or weaves to complete their looks . Let all the bridesmaid hair style be uniform & just simple to plait but elegant to look at . This hairstyle looks good with open back outfits or open chest outfits that look trendy.

If you are blessed to be born with frizzy hair,  it will be a great idea for you to try out the African braiding styles. There are plenty of ways on how to make braiding hairstyles for you to get a new look every day. You can make your braided hair into a single complicated fishtail or tied up into a cute top knot. Today let`s take a look at various African hair braiding styles with some photos below.

The African hair braiding styles own a wide range of shapes and and styles for different demands. You can even find out some interesting hairstyles for lads in this post (smiles). These African hair braiding styles will be able to create a very trendy and neat look when compared with other hairstyles. To get more fabulous look you can also use your creativity to create more new patterns with some micro braids like Bob marley, Ghana weaves for kinky braids.
Box Braids are one of the most popular styles for summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyonce , and movies like Poetic justice. This style uses synthetic straight hair to create long plaits. The term box braid come from the box-shaped parts that form when creating this style. The ends are sealed by burning the fake hair with a lighter.

Faux Dreadlocks : This style is created by wrapping kinky Marley hair tightly around your natural hair.
Crochet Braids: Are had to distinguish between naturally curly or kinky hair. The style is achieved by braiding the hair to the scalp. Then the extentions are attached to each braid using a crochet needle (with a latch). The weave is then curled with hot water and perm rods. This hair can be cut and styled to look more like Afro hair.

Senegalese twists are created by wrapping straight synthetic hair around the roots of the natural hair and two-strands -twisting to the ends. This style was popularized by west Africa , hence the name.
Senegalese Havana and Marley twists are very similar. The difference is in the hair not the technique Marley and Havana hair is kinky or wavy to resemble Afro hair. The hair is attached by two-strand twisting the extensions in with your real hair.

Ghana Braids (or Banana Cornrows)are extensions that touch the scalp. It begins like a regular cornrow braid. More synthetic hair is slowly incorporated to create a large plait near the nape.

Historically, African hair braiding is an old form of art that is part of Africa`s tribal customs. It actually originated from Egypt around 3500 BC.
Every region and tribe in Africa has its own distinct style of hair braiding. During the ancient times, it was a way of identifying the tribe`s members. It can also be a symbol for their age group, social status, marital status, religion, power, wealth, and community. Aside from its deep cultural significance. It can also be a fashion statement as stated below;

Hair braiding is a time-consuming task, sometimes it can take a day or two. Some villages are practicing informal reciprocality. This simply means that if someone braids your hair, then you must return the favour by braiding hers`. As time progressed, the craft turned to a professional art. Over the years, a lot of braiding salons have spread in the urban areas across the globe.
Fortunately, since hair braiding takes some time to finish, it gives women the chance to socialize. In Africa, hair braiding is considered as a symbol of friendship, intimacy and confidence. In salons, braiders and customers usually talk and laugh together.
The Value Of Braiding To Africans

In African culture, there is a belief that a woman who has thick hair can bear several children, as well as many riches and farms. Members of the tribe are not permitted to have loose hair because it is a sign of mess, dirt and mourning. Their hair is only allowed loose during burial ceremonies.
Additionally, an individual who has a well groomed hair is considered healthy and well mannered. Women are always encouraged to wear hair braids as it helps them attract partners , because  it makes them look beautiful  and attractive.
If you are searching for a new look then sit back as we have put together a collection of different styles of African hair braiding which you will fancy.