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.

Small knotless braids for black women
Knotless braids are better when in small sizes. Check them out here!
Best French curls hairstyles
Looking for a chic hairdo for 2025? These beautiful French curl styles offer a timeless way to elevate your look with effortless glamour. You'll love how they make you feel stylish and confident!
Amazing boho knotless braids
Knotless braids are one of the best protective hairstyles. However, if you add a boho twist, you won't regret it!
Box braids
One of the hottest protective black hairstyles are these boxy braids! Come see some of this year's best ideas.
Triangle box braids
A protective hairstyle that's straight-up hot?! Turn heads with these unique patterns!
Micro braids for black hair
Down for a sassy, highly detailed look? Revel in these small-but-deadly pleats.
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.
Medium box braids
No need to hit the floor with your pleats. Dive into these styles and go right in the middle.
Knotless box braids
Black ladies can protect their hair with a knotless style of box braids.
Goddess braids for black women
Bring out your inner goddess with one of these gorgeous braids.
Jumbo box braids
Look into this list of the sassiest big box braid styles you'll ever encounter!
Most impressive knotless braids with beads
Knotless braids are already gorgeous so why not add beads to them? See more here!
Amazing knotless braids
If you're going to have braids, protect your hair with knotless ones. See why here!
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!
Gorgeous long box braids
Love playing with long hair? Scroll through these badass styles to get started!
Best Fulani Braids
Beaded braids are where it's at. Revel in these hottest designs.
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.
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!
Feed-in braids with beads
Feed In Braids are all the rage this year! See some of the most fantastic looks we've found.
Pictures of the best short box braids for black women
Searching for a chic, summer-friendly hairstyle? Click to see your best option.
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.
Burgundy box braids
Wanna give your pleats an extra touch of allure? Don't be a stranger to this stunning shade and see more of it here.
poetic justice braids
The comeback is realest! Join the excitement and take a look at these Janet-inspired plaits.