There’s nothing that captures the beauty of an African woman quite like exquisite braided hairstyles. These days, there are so many trending hairstyles, you should never wonder what your next hairstyle should look like. These hairstyles give an ethereal, goddess-like look to whoever makes them. Check them out.

Goddess Braids


Goddess braids is a distant cousin of what used to be called “pick and drop”. It features numerous loose curls that create a distinct goddess vibe. However, using the right weave is essential; otherwise, the hair will tangle and look frizzy.

Dolly Braids

 

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This hairstyle has the braid tips curled upwards, giving it a chic bob-like energy. It’s usually shoulder-length and can be styled in various ways.

Mermaid Braids

 

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The great thing about mermaid braids is not only that they look divine, but you also won’t spend a lot of time on your hair. Your braider braids it to your hair’s length and then curls the rest of the extension.

Lemonade Braids

 

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Lemonade braids is a similar to goddess braids but features braiding along one side, almost like a lemon slice placed at the rim of a glass.

Bald Braid


This stitch braid creates a ‘bald’ effect around the head due to its circular patterns, where the tip of each braid is seamlessly sewn into the hair for a smooth finish.