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35 Natural Hairstyles Braids | Braided Hairstyles for Natural Hair
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Some of us just want a simpler approach to hairstyling. Spending as little time as possible at the hairdresser’s chair, or detangling, twisting, and braiding ourselves. And we deserve happiness. Some might label us as lazy but hair is just one of those areas where comfort is sitting high in our list of values. Within this realm, the possibility of just working with our own natural hair, no weaves, extensions, and plugs is sometimes overlooked in the online hair community. We’re here to tell you natural braided hairstyles for black girls are as bold and beautiful as any other and to prove it we’ve gathered for you our favorite natural hairstyles braids for natural black hair.
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Embroidered Braided Pigtails
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This is a great look sitting midway between classy and laid back. The minimal threads add an extra bit of elegance. Secure your hair well using two bobby pins to tighten a hairband.
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Feed-In Braid Natural Hair
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When using natural hair, parts are fundamental for creating a good feed in braid look. These ones go from thin to thick for that volume progression that gives feed in braids their oomph.
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Chunky Mohawk Braid
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A great choice for tucking in the ends of long natural hair, most chunky cornrows styles will require your hair to be stretched out. If you’re looking for natural braided hairstyles ideas with a bold twist, a braided mohawk is a great choice!
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Box Braids Without Weave Cuffed Ends
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Box braids with weave are sealed in with heat. This is not an option when braiding your actual hair and here’s this great idea of locking them with hair cuffs, it looks really cute!
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Chunky Cornrows Mid Length Hair
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A classic but never boring look! Parts create varying volumes and directions to make the most use of your length with minimal tension!
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Criss Crossed Braids On Highlighted Hair
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This style is a great option for longer hair lengths that are looking to take care of the nape and edges while keeping the hair off the face and shoulders. The hair color looks amazing!
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Braided Top Ponytail With Baby Hair
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You can literally build up any style by making your own baby hairs work in your favor! A simple but lovely hairstyle that you can DIY in under 20 minutes starting with an old twist out.
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Box Crown Braid On Blow Dried Hair
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Maybe your blow-dry or silk press is reaching its final days, no worries! This braided crown is quite simple and elegant!
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Natural Braided Top Bun
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Using braids as parts for your top bun is a nice touch! A great option for those of us who aren’t proficient (just yet!) on braiding.
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Coral Dream Braided Side Part
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Ohhhh this is just magnificent! Adding braided sides to a twist out, a braid out or a wash n go can’t go wrong, especially with those natural details.
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Crossed Cornrows Afro Puff
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A nice touch to your regular Afro puff. A naturalista favorite could use an overhaul from time to time and this one is VERY cute!
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Chunky Goddess Braids
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Yes you can create a chunky braid with your natural hair. Make sure your hair is stretched but not flat and that your parts are thick and sitting away from your hairline.
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Braid N Twist Braided Hairstyles
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This is a great option for showing length and volume while on your natural hair. Matching cornrows and twists for minimal tangles and shrinkage.
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Chunky Front Braid
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Put a little glow of your Wash N Go by trying out this style. Make a part right in the angle of your sideburns and braid to the side securing with a bobby pin. Looks so romantic!
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Half Way Boxer Braids
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We’re in love with this look. It has a great 90’s vibe, doesn’t it? Another great choice for twist outs that need a revamp by the middle of the week.
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Natural Braided Crown Wash And Go
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Braids can go anywhere, so can you! using hair cuffs and minimal braiding abilities can create wonderful things!
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Side Swoop CorPigtails
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Granted, this style will work this great on full volume hair in the 3c to 4b range but we couldn’t miss mentioning it! Amazing parts and braid definition.
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Side Part Braid Twist Out
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Braid your natural hair to bring contrast to your full volume twist outs. Whether you do just one side or your full crown, you’ll be ahead of the curve showing some extra attention to your hair!
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Braided Crown Maxi Bun
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Braids can also create stylish finishes to buns. We love the sleek and textured contrast finish of this look and fully endorse it!
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Detail Braid Halo Updo
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Halo braids are a natural protective styling classic and we’re not going to skip it! We love the detail of an extra thin braid shaping the hairline. Lovely touch!
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Braided Bob
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This medium braided bob style is gorgeous and a super-easy protective hairstyle you can do on your natural hair. This is surely one of our favorite natural braided hairstyles on this list!
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Reverse Twist Puff
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Reverse Braid Puff
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Braided Pigtails
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Braid Forward Afro Puff
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Hair Cuff And Braids Puff
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Round And Thick Braided Bun
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Short Boxer Braids
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Side part Halo Braid
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Braided Pineapple Puff
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Half Ponytail Natural Braid
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Natural Hair Boxer Braid
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Alternate Width Natural Braid Top Bun
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Two braid Low Bun
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Threaded Low Bun
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Halo Twists Low Bun
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Front braids and beads
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Chunky Halo Braid
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Short curls and rubber bands
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Top knot braid into a bun and twists
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Dutch Braid Updo
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Flat twist natural updo
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Chunky braided hawk natural hair
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Cinnabon natural hair
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Protective double buns with braids Hairstyle
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Natural curls updos with braids
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Upsidedown braided mohawk
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Chunky twist updo
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Cinabun fohawk
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Cornrow back to front braided updo
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Curly braided side up
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Flat twists and bead updo
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Flat twists middle part updo
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Fulani braided bun with beads
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Glam natural do’
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Halo braided hair
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Messy braided top knot
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Natural chunky braided hawk
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Short lemonade braids side updo
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Side braid bun updo
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Side-swept twists updo
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Two chunky braids low bun updo
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Feed-In Rope Twists
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Bronde Spring Twists
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Natural Curly Pony with colorful rubber bands
Braided hairstyles for natural hair provide many great options for women on the lookout for simple yet excellent hairstyling options, either while transitioning or protecting their natural tresses. Our recommendation? Pick a set of 3 to 5 favorite styles to practice and master, they’ll become your hair version of the winged eyeliner or the french tuck. We all need a good set of staples!
As we mentioned in our gallery, best results for braiding with natural hair will be achieved with stretched-out hair. To get there either blow dry your hair out on a low heat setting or use a low and well-combed ponytail with a satin scarf and allow your hair to air dry.
Use natural or moisturizing setting lotions instead of alcohol-based gels or sprays to make your style growth-friendly. Look for Shea or cocoa butter from natural sources from thinner braiding and mid-weight oils for chunkier braids.
Share which is your favorite natural hair braid styles in the comments!




Like the big up do hair that are in braids. I’m in my 50’s and all l need is large braided up hair do on me. I think that’s all l need.
I like the front braids and beads. It’s simple, short, and cute.
I like number 37 about how much does that usually cost?
My hair is about the same length as hers.