Before we delve into the technicalities of braiding, let’s get inspired first! Here are our favorite and most common African braiding hairstyles, enjoyed by our group of readers and braid wearers all over the world. Make sure you let us know what your favorite type of braiding is!
To build this African braided hairstyle, begin by braiding neat box braids at the root, then gradually cover your hair with some basic Ghana braids.
This hairstyle has often integrated several copper strips into a variety of braids by using various color hair extensions and completing the look with a half-up half-down hairstyle.
If you’re a lover of jewels, why don’t you add those fashionable beads to your African braids? This hairstyle is created by applying chestnut-colored hair extensions to the roots and then forming some twisted braids.