31 Braid Hairstyles for Black Women [NHP] (2023)

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It's THAT TIME again:

Today, we're featuring ANOTHER amazing natural hair stylist and showing you where to get the highest quality braid hair for cute protective styles!

This time the sista's name is:

Are you a braider, natural hair salon owner or natural hair stylist whose work is GOOD ENOUGH to get an article feature here?

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If I'm convinced that you are one of the better natural hairstylists, I'll do 2 things for you:

1. I'll publish what you wrote about your business and add it to our directory.
2. I'll create a feature article (like this one) with more than 15+ photos of your work.

Let's get back to Kia's work and show you these gorgeous braided hairstyles for Black women and kids.

These are without extension hair, we also have a page of jumbo box braid images andquick braid hairstyles WITH weave if you like to add some length.

Braid Hairstyles for Black Women Photo Gallery

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Kia's braid hairstyles for Black women are perfectly elegant and ready-made for ladies who are in bridal parties. And look...

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Just so you know, Kia does her braiding styles on dry hair and her unique twist styles on wet hair.

These Black braided hairstyles for kids are different and super-cute. If you live in the Georgia area, she has a natural hair salon near you that will have you looking amazing.

If you ever get one of the Black braided hairstyles from Kia, tell us how it went and leave pictures bysharing your natural hair journey on NHP.

Can this be considered anupdos for Black braided hair?

I'm not sure, I DO KNOW that this style is FAB and elegant.

This would also make an amazingBlack wedding hairstyle for bridesmaids, bridal parties and anybody with TRUE style.

This unique protective style comes with a halo crown and a ponytail, this one takes you back to our African hairstyle roots and can be done with all natural hair or with top-quality extension weave hair.

Is it me or is this hairstyle just PURE FIRE?!?!

This braided cornrow hairstyle is neat and clean and is great as a protective style for Black natural hair.

This braided mohawk look is one of the unique protective styles forprotective styles for natural hair braids that you rarely see in person.

Why not? I don't know...

Good thing though, it's a perfect style for you to show some REAL personality and not have a bunch of women wearing the same hairstyle.

How many women have you seen rocking this unique hairstyle.

This is one to save for your hairstylist to see.

I love the updo ombre color look here, I don't know what products Kia is using for the cleanest edges, but it's working flawlessly.

OK, who slipped in these cornrows for Black men?

Who, me?

OK, neva mind then....

Cornrows are some of the most protective styles you can have and your natural hair gets a chance to grow longer when you're not manipulating so much.

KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF and pay attention to giving your body the growth minerals it needs and you'll grow hair.

The above hairstyle is intricate and elegant. This would make a beautiful graduation hairstyle for Black girls and help the melanin keep poppin' severely.

I am in LOVE with this long ponytail version of Braid hairstyles for black women, this would be uniquely cute as a summer protective style for Black women and girls too..

This above style make a hair-growing protective style for type 4C hair that is perfect for date nights, anniversary parties and overall hair protection.

And although the edges in the above photo look laid and neat, just be sure to use the best edge control for coarse 4c hair.

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The Importance of
Braid Hairstyles for Black Women

Braid hairstyles for Black women are often known as "protective styling". It's a common phrase known by nearly every natural hair Black woman.

Why are braid hairstyles for Black women so important during your natural hair journey though?

Look:

Our hair is our crown: a source of strength and a symbol of the creativity that we show to the world.

Black hair braiding styles wasn’t just important in ancient Africa, to African-American slaves they're also very important to Black women in the African diaspora today.

We quite literally use our braids to communicate with the world.

Some of The Best Braid Hairstyles:

These braid hairstyles for Black women protect while being simpler, easy to maintain look while also elegant and current fashion:

• Medium Box Braids
• Halo Braid Hairstyles for Black Women
• Braided Bob
• Ghana Braid Swirl.
• Double Bun Braids
• Bantu Knots
• Flat Twists
• Senegalese Twists
• Box Braid Bun

Black Braided Hairstyles Kids

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Kia's Reviews On: Black Braided Hairstyles for Kids

”I was able to use the preferred option to book an appointment. I am very thankful that Kia was able to get my daughter in. Her work is flawless!! My daughter loves her hair!“

- Koko M.

”Kia was extremely patient with my 2 year old and made sure she was comfortable the entire time. We will definitely be back and I recommend her for all natural hair needs !!“

- Brittney P.

Conclusion:Black Braid Hairstyles for Black Women ARE IN!

I hope you enjoy and even try these black braided hairstyles, some of these are designed to serve as protective hairstyles for transitioning hair and protective hairstyles for natural hair growth.

And here's a list of some of the most popularprotective hairstyles for natural hair with weave:

• Senegalese Twists
• Vixen Crotchet
• Curly Faux Locs
• Crotchet with straight hair
• Braidless Crotchet Braids
• Natural Hair Wig
• Box Braids
• Marley Twists

And remember:

This website focuses on natural hair, so protective styles for natural hair braids is what we are excited to show you.