50 Best African Hairstyles You Should Try
No matter how advanced we are with life and technology, one thing that’s not going to fade away from our lives is weaving hairstyles. Nowadays, it seems like everyone has been stung by the hair weave bug as there’s a huge number of women rocking these hairstyles. African hairstyles give your hair some rest, protect it from harsh environmental factors and create space for creativity. There are many interesting braiding techniques to make every head unique.
Scroll through our list of African weaving hairstyles that you might want to try next time you make a visit to your hair salon.

Beaded cornrows made with ombre extensions
Let down your hair in a whimsical way. Simply chic!

Minnie mouse hairstyle
With this intricate hairstyle, your kid will get compliments all day.
Absolutely stunning!

Fancy protective style
Slay the day with big braids and smooth baby hairs

Natural hairdo for girls
Cornrows that look swept back

Let your hair breathe with this natural hairdo. Ideal for summer.


Impressive yet easy updo!

Lots of small cornrows fed into two big braids
Brilliant!

Try something different with pulled-back cornrows

Rock this Fulani weaving like the queen that you are

Cornrows for children are a great idea because it’s low maintenance for parents who hate styling hair in the mornings

Simple and fun!
Add this half up half down style for list of hairstyles for the year

You can never go wrong with beaded bangs.

Braided updo and floral design
Stunning braided design that takes braids and forms them into a flower design.
Beautiful and incredible!

Geometric cornrows
Turn heads with an updo showing off angled cornrows

Heart-shaped cornrows and beads
With lovely braids like these, your daughter’s delicate natural hair will be protected. She’ll like it more than you.

Ghana weaves that accentuate the face

Chic braided bob with bangs
Braided bobs are simple but so chic

You sure haven’t seen the end of braids? Always evolving with new styles and patterns.


Don’t you want to go for braids with ombre tones? You should.

Your kid can rock this for school

Side swept braids

How can you not like fulani braids? Rock this with a smile on your face.

Thick and thin assymmetrical feed-in braids
Cool and eye-catching hairstyle. The thin plaits help balance out the style.

Creativity at its peak! Dopest of all!!!


Feed-in bun braid
Bun is a lovely outcome for braided curves.

Braided pigtails
Add beads for adorable look.

Beaded bangs give off major rockstar vibes

Colourful beaded hairstyle for your toddler

Bold fulani braids
Hairstyles that protect edges don’t have to be boring.

Mother and daughter rocking their beaded braids

Heart-shaped braids with chignon
Looking for a statement hairdo? This is it.

Curvy plaits fed-in to chunky braids

Criss cross updo with beaded braids
Why settle for a boring hairstyle when you can have some fun with your hair?

Adorable pigtails
Cute fashionable style for little black girls.

Got long hair with extensions? Twirl it into an updo bun

Ladies, have you tried this fierce hairstyle?
Creative and versatile

Extra long braids
Don’t you just love this? Long braids are gorgeous.

Cornrows with beaded ends
Spice up your hairstyle with beads


Tiny cornrows gives kids unique look

Angled cornrow
The diagonal part of this hairstyle and the angle braided pattern are the main wow factors of the look.

Cute cornrow hairstyle
Side pony with base
A side pony may not be the most creative hairstyle that you can imagine but does it matter as long as it looks so pretty

Swirly cornrows pattern and ponytail
This is feminine and so cute to look at.

Natural braided hairstyle for kids
Patterns in the cornrows are truly beautiful


Feed-in braided pigtails
Style that is sure to turn heads wherever you go.

Twisted mohawk
Let your child have fun without fussing with a mess of curls

Zig zag cornrows will never go out of style.

Braided pony
Classy and protective

Beaded braids with varying lengths
Want a show-stopping style? This is the hairstyle to go for


Why have braids straight down when you can braid in a diagonal pattern?

Cornrows with flat twists
Rock this natural look

Cornrows with side swept twists
Super chic and feminine

Casual and cool braided updo