Braided hairstyles are my absolute favourite hairstyles of all time. I love the versatility of braided hairstyles. And although it’s only just the first quarter of the year, I am on my second braided hairstyle of 2019
Here are Some reasons why braided hairstyles are my favourite.
- You can make braids all year round without two looking alike
- Braided hairstyles can be styled in so many ways
- Some black braided hairstyles are great protective hairstyles E.g cornrows
- Black Braided hairstyles never go out of style, they are always trendy.
- It’s event appropriate. No matter where braided hairstyles fit in.
Trendy Braided Hairstyles 2019
Over the years, braids have evolved from just basic box braids and twist braids. There are so many trendy braided hairstyles in 2019 Such as triangle braids, cornrows, goddess braids, two-toned braids etc.
We handpicked all the styles in this list of trendy braided hairstyles 2019 to fit modern and stylish ladies who want to look the part and make heads turn.
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Two-Toned/Ombre Braided Hairstyles 2019
Two-toned/Ombre braided hairstyles are ultra chic and eye-catching style. But this all depends on your ability to get the right colour mix. Although some hair extension brands have jumped on this trend and make already mixed two-toned braids extension, which makes the process easier. You will be surprised what difference a mixture of colours will give your braids. However, I feel the strong need to reiterate that you need to get your braided hair extension colour mixture right before you end up looking like a peacock on display.
Here are some beautiful two-toned/Ombre braided hairstyles you will love.
This two toned black and white braids is simply elegant and perfect for the millennial girl.
This gorgeous 2019 braided hairstyle is a multi-toned style, with over four different colours. It’s absolutely stunning!
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Check out Kelechi’s video for an easy Ombre braids hairstyle Diy.
Goddess braided hairstyles 2019
Goddess braids are what we mostly call “big cornrows.” They are bigger versions of Cornrows. They can be braids ranging from 2-15 pieces, depending on the fullness of one’s hair. Goddess braids are currently trending as many influencers are currently rocking this braided hairstyle.
Bob Box Braided hairstyles
Just as its name connotes, bob box braids is the bob version of regular box braids. Bob box braids are cute as they make one look younger. Perfect trendy braided hairstyles of 2019, especially if you want to look several years younger. Bob box braids can also be made in the form of cornrows. While the tips are usually burnt, you can decide to tie yours with fancy bands instead.
Triangle Braids
Tired of box braids? then consider triangle braids; they are fun, edgy and contemporary. Triangle braided hairstyles are regular “Bob Marley” or twist braids with the only difference being in the way it is partitioned. Rather than partitioning into regular box shapes, triangle braided hairstyles are cut in triangular shapes. Did I just hear you say awesome? absolutely! triangle braided hairstyles are lit and perfect for every trendy millennial woman this 2019.
Fulani Braids
Fulani braids are hands-down my favourite braided hairstyles of 2019. Although Fulani braids came to play hard in 2018, this year has witnessed a continuation of this oh-so-fancy braided hairstyles. Fulani braided hairstyles which are derived from mostly the Fula tribes of Western and Eastern Africa who are well known for their beautiful ebony women and exceptional and intricate hairdo.
Fulani braids are never complete without beaded accessories, however, while people went all out with accessorizing their Fulani braids to the teeth in 2018, 2019 has seen less of this and more of loosely beaded Fulani braids which keep things classy and not over the top.
Tiny ” a million” Braided Hairstyles
Talk about trendy braided hairstyles of 2019 and you can’t skip tiny braids especially given the ruckus this extremely gorgeous over $500 hair by Alisha Ashley created on Twitter.
We have seen the ever trendy tiny braids which seemed to have dwindled in braids popularity, do a come back ever since that incidence. thumbs up, Alisha!
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Braided Mohawk
Although a consistent braided hairstyle by a few, braided Mohawks made it to this list because we are daring you all to step out of your comfort zone this year and take edgy a top notch!
Braided Mohawks are super amazing. Apart from making you channel your inner “biker” girl, they draw attention wherever they go.
Which of this 2019 braided hairstyles will you be trying out? Don’t forget to share this post with your favourite braids lover bestie. Let’s all rock it together!
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