Black braided hairstyles are great for long-term protective styling. These hairstyles give women’s hair some rest, while protecting them from harsh environmental factors. There are many creative ways to style braided hairstyles for black hair. These include incorporating interesting braiding techniques, experimenting with highlights, textures, clips, patterns, shapes and so on.  Braided hairstyles can be very versatile, choosing from micro braids, cornrows, fishtail braids blocky braid, black braided buns, twist braid, tree braid, hair band, French braid and more are at your disposal. Once you pick a desired braiding style, thickness and have your hair braided, you may shape your braids into gorgeous hairstyles both for every day and special events. Wedding soon? Click here for beautiful bridal hairstyles!

Gorgeous Braided Hairstyles for Black Hair
Get inspired by these beautiful black braided hairstyles

1- Braided bun:
Braided buns are great for keeping hair off your face, while still looking chic and stylish. This hairstyle works best with feed-in braids such as Ghana braids. The hair is braided form the edges and nape to the center of the scalp, then swept into a bun.

2. Twisted locs: Twisted dreadlocks are a unique kind of braided hairstyle for black hair. This works great for women who wear locs and want to do something different with their hair. This style works for short hair and long hair. Click here to see helpful tips for short hair!

3- Braided Mohawk: Whether you are preparing for a special event or a casual outing, the braided Mohawk is a very edgy braided hairstyle for black hair. It is guaranteed to be a head-turner at every event. Click here to see gorgeous bantu knot styles

5- Pigtail braids:
Pigtail braids are pretty and playful. This is one of the easiest black braided hairstyles, because it mostly involves just two big cornrows on either side of the hair. It’s a quick and convenient for women of all ages. From the middle of the forehead, part your hair into two sides. Click here to see hairstyle ideas for little girls!

6- Jumbo French Braids:
Command attention with jumbo French braids. Like pigtail braids, they’re easy to make, and you’ll be sure to get you noticed while wearing this bold braided hairstyle.

7- Triangle Box Braids:     
Black braided hairstyles are all about creativity and expression. Break away from the routine with these geometric, triangular parts. This black braided hairstyle is unexpected, cool and gives the classic box braid a totally fresh feel.

8- Colored Highlights in Black Braids:
Braided hairstyles for black hair come in different colors. Aside from the extra length and thickness, adding hair  extensions also gives you the ability to experiment with color. Weaving in a few pieces of hair for a pop of color like the purple shown here will give you cute braids with a highlighted effect. Click here for useful tips on growing your hair long!

9- Long Curvy Braids:
Add a twist to feed-in cornrows by making them curvy. In addition to forming the basis for many protective styles, braids work as stunning hairstyles with natural hair and weaves or extensions.

10- Chic Braided Bob
Braided bobs are one of the simple but chic braided hairstyles for black women. This is a run out the door hairstyle that never fails – the wearer always looks pretty, polished, and put together. The best part is that this ‘do is a winner with thin, thick, or medium braids.