This post includes 25+ insanely gorgeous tribal braids ideas you need to try today!
How long do tribal braids take to do?
It depends on the type of tribal barids that you decide to get. For example, large jumbo braids usually take less than 3 hours, while micro box braids can take more than 10 hours. The more intricate and small the braids are, the longer it’ll take. Also, don’t forget to take into consideration the time it takes to prep and detangles your own hair, the synthetic hair, and the breaks your hairstylist might take in between.
What are Fulani braids?
The Fulani are nomadic people who reside mainly in West Africa. They are known for their unique hairstyles, mainly the braids that are interwoven with colorful beads and cowry shells. The most popular form of the Fulani braid is when it hangs down to just below waist level. These hairstyles were once worn only by married women, but now unmarried girls wear them as well. They have become trendy nowadays as a way of appreciating the culture and an easy protective style.
Can I braid my own hair?
Yes, you can totally braid your own hair. In fact, I’ve been braiding my own hair for years (micro box braids), and it’s saved me SO much money it’s insane. And because of so much practice, it now only takes me around 5 hours to braid around 60 braids. There are so many tutorials on Youtube that you can watch to self-learn, and trust me, it’s not as difficult as it seems. All you need is some synthetic hair which you can buy on Amazon.
Tribal braids with beads
Jumbo braids
Side part tribal braids
Middle part braids tribal style
Fulani braids
Medium box braids
Tribal goddess braids
Tribal 2 layer braids
Tribal 3 layer braids
Knotless style
Braids with color
Braids with curls
Feed in braids
Bohemian style
Braid with heart design
Short bob box braids
Braids with gold cuffs
Elegant african braids
Large braids
Small box braids
Senegalese twists
What is Ghana braid?
Ghana braids are a style of African hair braiding created by Ghanaian women. The term “Ghana Braids” is also used to describe the type of hairstyles worn by black people in Africa and on some Caribbean Islands, as well as the United States. These styles include cornrows, banana braids, pencil braids, and more.
Ponytail Look
Micro braids
Butterfly Locs
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Braided Updo
Funky Topknot
Half up half down braids
Do box braids damage hair?
Yes, it could. The most common problems with box braids include headaches, scalp irritation, and breakage due to pulling too hard on the roots of the knots while removing them. However, these problems can be alleviated by using silk wraps instead of rubber bands to tie off each section before taking out the braids. This will reduce tension on your scalp as well as reduce the risk of damaging your own natural locks during removal.
A helpful tip is to start removing the braids from the bottom and working your way up. This will help reduce tension on your head while you’re taking out the braids, resulting in less stress and damage to the actual box braid style.
How do you keep tribal braids fresh?
The best way to keep tribal braids fresh is to wash your scalp gently every one to two weeks, use an anti-frizz serum, oil your scalp liberally with coconut oil or olive oil before bed, and wear a protective hair bonnet that will allow you to rest easy without worrying about messing your hair up during sleep.
Enjoy your new hairstyle!
I hope this post was valuable to you and helped you figure out what kind of hairstyle to do next! I’m sure it’ll look amazing on you : )
xoxo,
Jamila
