Braids add depth and dimension to classic ponytail styles. Alternating large cornrows with smaller ones creates a jazzy mohawk, perfect for casual brunches or professional interviews.
Men can try braided hairstyles with high fades for an intriguing new look. Your barber can clip off a few sides before braiding your remaining locks into cornrow rows for added effect.
High Fade Braided Ponytail
Men with long hair who desire an updated and trendy style should consider the High Fade Braided Ponytail style. This combination of a sharp temple fade, and several thick braids gathered into a ponytail creates an incredibly flattering and versatile look that works for either sleek, sophisticated, or rebellious ones. Furthermore, this style works equally well on all hair textures, particularly effective when worn by those with naturally curly strands that coil.
Start by moistening your hair using a spray bottle at the outset of creating this style. This step is essential because it makes working with dampened locks easier, helping prevent any tangles or knots from developing. Next, divide it into three equal sections and weave each into standard plaits using standard braiding techniques.
Cornrow Braids
Cornrow braids have long been considered one of the ultimate protective styles, and many natural-haired girls turn to them as protective hairstyles for natural hair care. Cornrows protect against heat tools and environmental elements while allowing you to experiment with color. Furthermore, “Cornrows also allow you to get creative with braid designs and add accessories,” notes Alicia Fuentes from Maggie Rose Salon in Davie, Florida.
One iconic example is Danai Gurira’s Nefertiti-inspired cornrows paired with a gold headband. Other celebrities have taken the trend further; Erica Ash is famous for incorporating Fulani braids (Fulani people are known for their distinctive patterns of thin-to-medium tight braids that often contain beads) into her look. This style offers an eye-catching variation on the classic cornrow pattern. Instead of creating an even line, this version features two intricate braids on top that make an eye-catching frame effect. To recreate it, create a center part near your crown and divide two sections of hair into three equal portions before braiding each with small units from your scalp or strands – edge control gel is excellent to help hold everything in place and control flyaways!
Twisted Braids
These twisted braids are an effortless way to add glamour and polish to any special event or daily style. Start by sectioning two small pieces from the front, doing rope twists on both, twisted them around each other, wrapped them up towards the back, secured with hair elastics, then fan out one end using fan out lots. This style gives a polished yet put-together appearance without wasting too much time!
Mix and match twist colors to achieve different looks with this style. Dark purple pairs beautifully with olive skin tones, while mixing brown shades can yield rich red tones that look stunning against black jumbo twists. Your jumbo twists can be parted symmetrically in the center or deep side-parted to reveal more of your facial features. If there is enough space, adding hair jewelry for an elegant finish could add another level of detail; simple gold cuffs will pair beautifully with twists, while more elaborate styles such as pearls and charms may also work well.
