BRAID OR PLAIT HAIRSTYLES ARE VERY TRENDY

Braid or plait hairstyles are in fashion this year like before. Many people think that braid or plait hairstyles go out of fashion this year but they are wrong here as you can see micro braids in fashion. Many celebrities carry micro braids in red carpets so you can guess the popularity of this hairstyle. 

                

There are many braid or plait hairstyles for African women that you can try and most popular of them are cornrows. Cornrows are probably the most common type of braid hairstyles and these can be tried on hairs of all lengths whether your hairs are long, short or medium and you also need not to carry extensions if you have short hairs.

These braids are made very close to the scalp and these can be made in criss cross patterns. Micro braids are very stylish thin braids. 

Micro braids can be made on long or short hairs according to your preferences but if you are making this style on long hairs then these are further styled in to an updo or ponytail hairstyle. 

Braided updo is another hairstyle which is very stylish and which is usually made on long hairs. In this hairstyle, braids are very tight and pinned up in to complex patterns.

The downside of this hairstyle needs long hair or extensions so that styles can be made. Box braids are prettier than micro braids but they are made from synthetic hair instead of natural hair. They take few hours approximately 6 to 12 hours to create but once you have succeeded to create box braids, these will last for 2 to 3 weeks before needing work. 

If you have thick and coarse hairs then bob Marley is best for you. You can try straight braids and this can be made in different ways like fishtails, tying all hairs in a ponytail or leaving the braids straight at shoulders.

If you have short hairs but your hairs are not shorter like pixie cut then you can try short braid hairstyle by making horizontal braids. You can try these braids from ear to ear, across your head, instead of down the back or side. Horizontal braids are flirty and full of fun and you can try them. 

French braid is another stylish braid which is not time taking as it can be made just with in 5 minutes. If you are making French braid for some special occasion then you can make it beautiful with the help of hair accessories or flowers whether real or of silk.