Next time you would like a hair makeover, think Afro. If you like African culture hairstyles, then try braiding your hair. African American braided hairstyles have been around since time immemorial and show no intention of dimming in popularity. You could go in for a fish tail braid or a goddess one and you may even try twisting and mounting it. Your braids can be thin or thick, countless in number or just one. You can experiment with corn rows for that extra elegant look. Try these and be associated with traditional African sense of fashion.
What better way to experience the free African spirit than a braided hairstyle that is African American. African women are known for their wisdom, courage, fashion and braided hairstyles. These braids complement a well toned body and require little maintenance. You can have neat corn rows, a zigzag of braids or countless micro braids mounted or let free. You could even do up your braids with beads. There is no end to experimentation with braids and you will be surprised with the end result. Find a hairstylist with a keen sense of creativity and you will have the most gorgeous result.
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Centre Of Attraction
Achieve this sultry looks with large braids given a lift over the crown and left to fall naturally
African diva
Bunch up your minute braids above your head into a loose bun and impress the crowd.
African diva
Sensual
These micro braids open up at the base and are bleached at the ends; let them fall naturally.
Rolling cornrows
Your cornrows should move gently like a river and end into neat braids for this convenient look.
Free spirit
These countless micro braids are a typical Afro hairstyle which underlines the African spirit and tradition.
Simply Spiky
Start braiding your blonde colored hair from the scalp downwards; and add a few colored extensions.
Contemporary
Combine your braids with a soft fringe and ribbons to get this look which will remove years.
Goddess
Mount your micro braids on your head like a crown and get yourself the attention you deserve.
Peeping Tom
These neat cornrows over the scalp are a typical traditional hairstyle of the great continent.
Assortment
Jazz up your little girls braids with these colorful beads and make her the centre of attention.
Eno Effect
Get this funky style by opening your braids in the centre like a fountain; add streaks to finish off.
Cutey Pie
Braid your little girl‘s hair tight for a neat look and a style that hardly needs maintenance.
Celebrity
Mount up the micro braids on top of your crown and wear a stunning necklace to grab all the attention.
Celebrity
Painted Face
A hairstyle befitting a young girl; achieve this Afro look with braids placed at a distance.
Corn Fields
Achieve this style with cornrows arranged in a pattern around your crown and let them end in flowing braids.
Close Crop
Get all your corn rows to radiate outwards in a circle and experiment to get this unusual effect.
Zig Zag
Let your cornrows do all the talking; arrange them in a pattern that jazzes up your crown.
Interlinked
Let your cornrows intersect and roll down your head towards the back of your neck.
Concave Cornrows
Just cornrows moving along the head in one direction will highlight your facial features.
Sideways
Make several micro braids starting from the back and roll them sideways along the head.
Spirals
There is a lot you can do with cornrows; try a celtic spiral this time which ends in braids at the nape of the neck.
Truly African
An Afro hairstyle is known for its innovative styles; combine the cornrows with thick braids.
Twists
This time arranges your cornrows into a flower arrangement and leave the braids to fall comfortably at the back.
Africans really look good in braided hairstyles. I like the Interlinked and Zig Zag the most. ^^
Contemporary hairstyle is cool for the girls to carry and it looks beautiful almost on every size of face.
Simply Spiky is not looking anything like a hairstyle its looking that the girl is having many snakes coming out of his head.
Among all these hairstyles i liked only Contemporary hairstyle for african american braided hairstyle.