30 Stunning Micro Braid Styles to Elevate Your Look

Cindy Marcus
Cindy Marcus Hairstylist, Editor-in-Chief

Before your upcoming hair appointment, take a moment to explore our collection of micro braid photos. Micro braids are a protective style crafted from fine strands of braided hair. How else could you achieve a braided ‘do that endures for so long and demands only minimal upkeep?! Prepare to be impressed ahead.

It may require additional effort and time to complete these tiny, intricate pieces, but the countless styling possibilities you’ll gain are definitely worth the effort. Style those plaits into a bun or a braided updo, secure them in an adorable ponytail, or let them flow freely – you’ll have the opportunity to sport a variety of micro braid styles in the coming days!

Micro braid hairstyles can last up to 8 weeks on average and are incredibly adaptable. Thanks to their durability, micro braids can save you a substantial amount of money and time in the salon. The ideal hair for tiny braids is also natural, healthy hair.

Imagine yourself rocking these fashionable, tiny braids soon. Don’t hesitate too long and start browsing for your next style in this contemporary collection of micro braids!

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#1: Half-Up Micro Twist Styles

Our latest favorite hair trend is the half-up look featuring micro spring twists. These dense and tightly twisted micro braids enhance the volume of your hair, making half-up styles, updos, and down styles appear more vibrant.

Mid-Length Micro Tribal Braids
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#2: Mid-Length Micro Tribal Braids

If you’re looking to add texture or gentle waves to your hair, mid-length micro tribal braids are an ideal choice. These braids also create distinct partings at the scalp. The braids appear particularly charming in lighter, warm honey shades.

Striking micro braids with shaved sides
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#3: Striking Micro Braids Combined with Shaved Sides

A combination that captivates, shaved sides paired with intricate hair design and micro braids create a commanding appearance. Long micro braids can be elegantly styled in a high bun or worn down for a bolder statement.

Medium Layered Hair with Micro Braided Style
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#4: Medium Layered Hair with Elegant Braids

You can style this elegant, medium-layered look with braids in various ways. It’s an effortless method to refresh your appearance with diverse textures while embracing braids. Looking to enhance your look? Consider adding a few strands in a shade that complements your natural hair color.

#5: Micro Braided Bob with Waves

A micro braided bob with waves is a fashionable blend of micro braids and a short bob haircut. The added waves make it suitable for both casual and formal occasions.

#6: Stylish Micro Box Braids

Nothing compares to sporting your box braids, now styled using a micro braiding hair technique. A fantastic option for women transitioning with their hair is that you can maintain an impeccable look while growing your hair!

#7: Sophisticated Micro Braids Featuring a Center Part

Creating a center part in your long micro-braided hair establishes an elegant foundation for styling. The texture remains intact while becoming more vibrant with this type of parting and delicate braids in your hair.

Chic blonde micro braids
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#8: Stylish Blonde Micro Braids

The name of this sought-after hairstyle is tribal braids. The style has its roots in the Fulani tribes. They used beads and cowries to embellish their hair. There’s a wealth of versatility when it comes to micro braid hairstyles. It can be performed on any hair texture and styled in different ways. In this specific image, it’s half up and half down, indicating that half of your hair is wrapped in a bun, while the other half is left down.

To achieve this hairstyle, divide your hair into two sections. The first section is from the front of the head to the crown section of the head. Then add a feed-in cornrow down the middle of this section, part the first section of the head into two halves. On either side of the ear, two cornrows stretch down the sides adorned with beads. Add feed-in cornrows stretching from the middle cornrow to either side of each half to complete the first section. The second section, which is from the crown section to the back of the head, is made up of single braids. Micro braid hair takes 3 to 7 hours, depending on the size and length. As a result, it requires a lot of patience for your hairstylist to have space and time to do a quality job.

Long Petite Black Micro Braids
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#9: Petite Black Braids

Explore these petite black braids for a refined look! Achieving this style takes some patience, but the elaborate and distinctive appearance you create is truly rewarding.

#10: Elegant Crochet Micro Braids

The layers of micro feed-in braids in the back offer a graceful movement. The ponytail at the top features a tribal design, and the deep braids on the side provide a touch of flair to the crochet micro braids. Micro-braid hairstyles are perfect for women with healthy hair who feel confident about their forehead or facial features. This is a striking look without any face coverings, so be ready to embrace it and exude confidence!

#11: Micro Braids Featuring Spring Twists

Micro braids featuring spring twists offer a fresh allure to the classic micro braid style. Expertly twisted ends draw attention throughout the look, while the detailed weaving of each braid enhances your face shape and features.

Flexible wavy micro braids
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#12: Flexible Wavy Micro Braids

Microbraids are the most adaptable size of braids since you can curl them tight or loose like these wavy styles right here. Plus, they mimic thicker strands, making your locks a bit chunkier.

subtle micro braids
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#13: Subtle Micro Braids

This protective style is ideal for women seeking a more organic look and feel. Considering your lifestyle, you might want to opt for Wet & Wavy human braiding hair. This will provide you with a range of options when styling your micro braids, such as a rod set, an updo, or simply wearing it in its natural, wavy curl pattern.

This micro braid style can be tailored to you. The best part about this style is choosing the perfect hair color to use and where to place or add highlights to enhance your beauty. First, decide on hair quality. Hair quality is essential when selecting micro braids as a protective style; when shampooing and conditioning micro braids, using top-quality hair enables your style to last longer without scalp irritation and tangles.

#14: Chic Micro Cornrow Braids

If chic and edgy styles are what you desire, try these chic micro cornrow braids! This look is your ticket to infusing high-fashion hair into your daily style.

charming Updo with tiny braids
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#15: Charming Updo with Tiny Braids

What a fascinating take on a seemingly ordinary updo this is! Capture those tiny braids in a crown-like style and showcase texture in a creative hairstyle.

#16: Extremely Long Thin Braids with Cuffs

These exceptionally long, thin braids with cuffs are a dream for hair accessory enthusiasts! The sleek micro braids gain fresh vitality with the addition of cuffs and beads throughout their super-long lengths.

Fiery-Orange Micro Twists for Medium Hair
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#17: Fiery-Orange Micro Twists

Fiery-orange micro twists are the ultimate choice for a stylish appearance! Everyone loves a vibrant redhead, and these twists exceed expectations.

#18: Half Braids with Loose Curls

Sometimes, braided hairstyles can diminish the volume of our hair. However, with a blend of half braids and half loose curls, our hair maintains its voluminous appearance. The combination of half braids and curls enhances volume and body throughout our hair, from the roots to the tips.

Long Textured Waves with Micro Braided Foundations
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#19: Textured Waves with Braided Foundations

Textured waves with braided foundations offer a simple and stylish way to incorporate wavy volume into your look. This technique also allows you to explore vibrant hues in your hair without the need for permanent dyes or bleaching.

#20: Sleek Micro Box Braids with Flowing Mid-Length Waves

Looking to add a touch of Hollywood allure to your braids? Consider these micro box braids with flowing mid-length waves! Blending braids with soft, wavy lengths brings that &ldquoold Hollywood vibe&rdquo to life.

#21: Stylish Micro Braids with Waves

Micro braids paired with waves bring a lovely loose texture to any hairstyle. Rather than maintaining texture solely at the ends, this style incorporates waves early in the braid. This results in a modern appearance compared to traditional micro braids.

Hip-Length Center Braids with Curly Tips
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#22: Center Braids with Curly Tips

The center part is trending for everyone at the moment. The appealing feature of these center braids with curly tips is their versatility; you can easily switch the parting to any side of your head whenever you like.

Waist-Length Ultra Mini Micro Braids
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#23: Waist-Length Ultra Mini Braids

If you don’t prefer hair extensions directly attached to your scalp, like weaves or wefts, waist-length ultra mini braids are an excellent option! You can still achieve a wavy look throughout your hair without opting for a completely sewn-in style. Instead, each bundle of synthetic hair is woven into small braids at your scalp. This technique enhances both the length and texture of your hair.

Effortless micro twist braids
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#24: Effortless Micro Twist Braids

These are micro twist braids. African women appreciate Senegalese twists for their elegance and sophistication. This micro braids hairstyle is a low-maintenance protective option.

#25: Vibrant Straight Micro Braids

These straight micro braids feature highlights that create a caramel effect. Add color to individual braids to enhance the fun factor of your hair, then choose some highlights and transform them into micro box braids.

When booking for micro braid styles, anticipate a lightweight, tension-free experience (with no hair-pulling or tightness). These specific braids can be styled in various ways, with the latest trend being the bun. A section of your hair is pulled up and twisted into a small ball that sits on top of your head, secured with a rubber band. Your braider will consider your hair texture, as some women may prefer smaller braids, while others may opt for larger braids.

Charming Micro Braids with Flowing Loose Waves and Center Part
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#26: Charming Braids with Flowing Loose Waves

These charming braids with flowing, long waves are giving major mermaid queen vibes! Choosing this braided style will undoubtedly bring some enchantment to your everyday look.

#27: Effortless Micro Mini Braids

These styles are referred to as micro twist braids and are often seen as tidy, semi-formal, or highly practical. They are simple to style in the mornings and require minimal upkeep. Shampooing every two weeks and applying anti-itch oil or moisturizer on your scalp is essential to prevent dryness or itching.

These petite micro braids can suit any hair type. There are various techniques for micro braiding. Consult a stylist who can recommend which braid style would be most suitable for your individuality. It’s an excellent yet highly practical choice for women looking to take a break from relaxers, perms, texturing, and chemical treatments, including color services for gray hair. It’s a style that allows your scalp to breathe, while still caring for your natural hair.

Beautiful curly micro braids
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#28: Beautiful Curly Micro Braids

These beautiful curly micro braids are light, tension-free, and help lock in moisture. They will protect your hair from any breakage. Consider the size of the braids you want. The smaller the braids, the more hair you’ll need and the more hair to manage. The fewer the braids, the freer you’ll wake up, shake, and go.

Daily short micro braids
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#29: Daily Short Micro Braids

Since short micro braids hairstyles can still mimic hair strands due to their size, putting them in larger braids could benefit you! The creativity is abundant in these layered micro braids as the ends are styled to function like side bangs.

Chic medium micro braids for women
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#30: Chic Medium Micro Braids for Women

The mini twist medium micro braids hairstyle is a protective hairstyle. It doesn’t require much maintenance and offers your hair a break from constant manipulation. This style is also made with micro knotless braids hair.

While having micro mini braids, your hair will receive all the hydration it requires without any tension, which also promotes hair growth. Lastly, the best thing about these micro braids with curly ends is that you can maintain this hairstyle for about two to three weeks when well kept, meaning wearing a satin bonnet or scarf at night.

If you are considering small braids hairstyles, invest in good moisturizing products. Try Curl Treat by Garnier, as well as a fixing mousse like Fixing Mousse to avoid hair frizz. Mini twists are ideal for women between 3B and 4C hair types. It’s also advantageous if you are looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle.