100 Best Braid Ideas for Black Women

Ideal for natural hair, our diverse braid ideas can be your next statement look. Perfect your hair game with our trendy braid styling and maintenance tips.

Pictures of the best short box braids for black women
Searching for a chic, summer-friendly hairstyle? Click to see your best option.
Jumbo box braids
Look into this list of the sassiest big box braid styles you'll ever encounter!
The most popular blonde box braids
Searching for a real attention-grabbing and summer-ready hairstyle? Click here and let these chic braids surprise you!
Feed-in braids with beads
Feed In Braids are all the rage this year! See some of the most fantastic looks we've found.
Triangle box braids
A protective hairstyle that's straight-up hot?! Turn heads with these unique patterns!
Cornrows braids
Cornrow braids never go out of style because they are always changing. Check out some of the fresh changes happening this year right here!
Box braids
One of the hottest protective black hairstyles are these boxy braids! Come see some of this year's best ideas.
Most impressive knotless braids with beads
Knotless braids are already sexy, so why not add beads to them? See more here!
Goddess braids for black women
Bring out your inner goddess with one of these gorgeous braids.
Knotless box braids
Black ladies can protect their hair with a knotless style of box braids.
Amazing knotless braids
If you're going to have braids, protect your hair with knotless ones. See why here!
Small knotless braids for black women
Knotless braids are better when in small sizes. Check them out here!
Gorgeous long box braids
Love playing with long hair? Scroll through these badass styles to get started!
Hottest lemonade braids
Inspired by Beyoncé's braids in her Lemonade music video? Then check out these similar braids other women like you are wearing.
Medium box braids
No need to hit the floor with your pleats. Dive into these styles and go right in the middle.
Ghana braids hairstyles
Spice up your look and protect your natural hair with one of these beautiful braids.
The hottest twist braids
This one's fast-becoming the go-to hairdo for women with afro hair. Better catch up!
Crochet braids and hairstyles
Looking for some creative ways to rock crochet braids? Then look no further! We're bringing you the old, the new and the lovely when it comes to crochet braid styles.
Best Fulani Braids
Beaded braids are where it's at. Revel in these hottest designs.
Hottest examples of red box braids for black women
Searching for the perfect solution to rocking box braids? Click here to take the plunge into the world of red.
poetic justice braids
The comeback is realest! Join the excitement and take a look at these Janet-inspired plaits.
Burgundy box braids
Wanna give your pleats an extra touch of allure? Don't be a stranger to this sexy shade and see more of it here.
Micro braids for black hair
Down for a sassy, highly detailed look? Revel in these small-but-deadly pleats.