Here, you will find a great collections/pictures of African hair braiding styles. African Hairstyles for women comes in breathtaking styles that many African women finds it irresistible and can’t do without. The braiding styles can be achieved with different types of attachment, locs and wool. Some countries of Africa have their own unique hairstyle which represents their culture and tradition and for specific occasion. The braiding styles can range from simple to complex styles. One of the most fascinating thing about this hairstyles is that it can be achieved on short natural hair, medium length hair, long hair and on well relaxed hair.
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@cabelos.maranata |
African braid styles can come as twist braids, straight up, pondo, mohawk, all back, or even decorated with beads. The color or shade of the attachment, wool or love can be blonde, black, brown or any other color or shade.
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@twistedbytee |
The length of the braids can either be short, medium or long. Black women who wants to stand out in that occasion have a lot of options to choose from. The braid styles can further be decorated with beads, fancy threads and other designs.
African hair braiding styles pictures
1. Cornrows with Curls
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@noismhairculture |
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@friostyles |
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@darling.ci |
Cornrows hairstyles is among the popular Hairstyles among African women. Cornrows with curls are stylish and great for parties and other occasions.
2. Fulani Braids
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@africanprincess_sara |
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@braidfest |
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@nigerian_naturalistas |
Fulani braids also known as tribal braids is well patronized among African ladies. It is a special braiding styles that most times have center braids or ear braids.
































