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30 Enchanting Braids with Beads Hairstyles

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Nkeiruka Obiwulu

16. Scalp Braids. A real African hairstyle for real African queens! Hairstyles like this one are traffic-stoppers. Such a heavily beaded masterpiece with bangs perfectly fits into the active modern life!

Braids with beads are fascinating protective hairstyles. They feature tribal plaits decorated with clear, wooden, or colorful beads of different sizes. They can be of any type, and range from box braids to cornrows, distressed locks, stitch partings, knotless plaits, etc.

The trending beaded plaits are a modern elevated version of the traditional Fulani tribal African hairstyles. Wondering what all the hype concerning this hairstyle is about? Scroll down and you’ll understand!

1. Beaded Side Bangs. The ponytail is one of the coolest hairstyles of this type ever. The style combines the classic elegance of a ponytail with the charming touch of African plaits.

2. Short Jumbo Box Braids. Such hairstyles are very becoming on black beauties. Fascinating and gorgeous! Need a more dramatic look than you have RN? This is exactly the hairstyle you need!

3. Knotless Hairstyle. What it actually takes to put beads in hair and hit that enchanting flair is just creativity and a pinch of boldness. Go daring with the colors! The contrast of pink ends and black plaits is mwuah.

4. Cornrowed Front. Checking out this hairstyle, you just gotta repent for all the fabulousness you allowed to go to waste by not wearing such embellishments in your locks. Even the simplest plaitings turn fabulous with just a handful of additional details. Just see how cute her hair looks.

5. Twists with Cuffs. Can any other hairstyle beat this one?! These stunning twists feature a ponytail and twisted side bangs. The ends are decorated with golden metal beads.

6. Ponytail with Bangs. One amazing thing about plaited hairstyles is their versatility. The range of styles available is as vast as your mind can conceive. This ponytail is beauteous. The face-framing decorated plaits are everything.

7. Teal Beaded Bob. What do you think about this stunning bob? The assortment of rainbow beads, chains, and a golden tiara recreates an ancient Egyptian princess look that even Queen Cleopatra would be eager to wear. If you are not bold enough to try the whole look, copy it partly.

8. Rooty Blonde Medium Locks. Some plaits without any decor are like bread without butter! This foxy hairstyle is dope! Her hair makes us think only of a sunny summer afternoon. Would you give it a try?

9. Stitch Partings. Really like such hairstyles but don’t just want your hair looking busy with too many details? Take a clue from this Alicia Keys duplicate below. You can’t take away simple from elegant, you know. A few stitch rows and a few beads, and you create a cute and elegant hairstyle like this one.

10. Half-Up Hairdo. You don’t need to have all your hair plaited to get a mesmeric tribal look. You can freestyle your hair the way you like. Throw in a few plaits and adorn them with signature African wooden braiding accessories. The combo of different styles gives a sassy vibe to this cute hairstyle.

11. Bantu Knots. Our babe sure knows how to keep it chic. She’s got the hair, she’s got the looks, she’s got the smile right on fleek. That mix of beads and silver ringlets shot her black girl magic to the next level.

12. Tribal Fulani Plaits. The trending cornrows with reverse plaits to the front aka tribal braids are adorable. A very simple hairstyle but such additional details always lend it an enthralling allure. It still remains one of the trendiest styles this year.

13. Half-Up High Ponytail. If your hair is good, don’t be shy to flaunt it. Such hairstyles are definitely flaunt-worthy. A mixture of a high ponytail, drop-down plaits, and face-cupping strands will show off the different dimensions of your beautiful hairstyle.

14. Peek-a-Boo Tribal Braids. That subtle classy touch with clear beads… It never fails. To put them in hair and get a wow result, consider the color, texture, and style of your hair. Your personality should also come into play. P.S. Blonde underneath hairstyles are now trendy too.

15. Puff Bubble Ponytail. This is not your everyday ponytail, girl. This is the chic and sassy puff bubble ponytail. She gave hers a totally fascinating edge with the plaited front. The bead colors are super-cool.

16. Scalp Braids. A real African hairstyle for real African queens! Hairstyles like this one are traffic-stoppers. Such a heavily beaded masterpiece with bangs perfectly fits into the active modern life!

17. Cornrowed Banged Ponytail. We love the edgy dimension of this ponytail. How edgier can it get? Plaited bangs with immaculate white beads at the ends… Mmmmm, perfect!

18. Medium Box Braids. A classic black hairstyle for females! Add some fun dimension to it by accessorizing it. An array of colorful embellishments, like in the hair below, is dazzling.

19. Black and Red Plaits. As fun-loving and flirty as a butterfly in a summer garden. That’s the vibes we’re getting from her hairstyle. Express your fun-loving self with these medium locks adorned with cherry red and pink beads. Add a cute smile like hers and the world becomes a merrier place.

20. Shoulder-Length Box Braids. To draw more attention to your hairstyle, the bob length and some decor at the ends are the right choice. An array of crystal-clear beads grazing your shoulders lends you a bejeweled appearance.

21. Beaded Freestyle Hair. An assembly of assorted decals, metals, and cowries on your hair will give you a sassy goddess look. She really knows how to make her hair the center of attention. Distressed locs in the front and a tousled Afro in the back. Who won’t be stunned?

22. Red Medium Braids. The only thing the lovely color-me-red hairstyle needs is beads. For ladies who love brightly colored hair, the beauty of these fiery plaits is enough to get you scrolling quickly to your hairstylist’s phone number. Don’t forget about accessories!

23. Teal and Blue Hairstyle. Talk about having it all on fleek – hair, makeup, accessories, and all. The combination of pastel and bright shades in her hairstyle is stunning. Factor in that mix of beads in varying textures, types, and colors.

24. Space Buns. Thinking of the most fanciful way to style your box braids? How about fixing several embellishments to the ends? This jewelry is a great option for styling your hairstyle. Part your plaits down the back, wrap them into big loose buns, and allow some strands to dangle out and show off those exquisite water-clear pieces.

25. Single Plaits. Get your plaits to hit that next-level cuteness by decorating them. One thing we love about such decor is the soft-and-subtle sophisticated vibe it adds to your hair. Also, it looks good on all colors of hair.

26. Top Buns with Big Beads. Such embellishments in your hair don’t have to be in a single file or stacked up in symmetry. You can spread them across different sections of your hair or style to hang loosely getting a scattered or layered look. Anyway, the result is always captivating.

27. A-Line Lob. Whether your hairstyle includes thin and numerous plaits, medium-sized single plaits, or big jumbo braids, you can be sure you look chic. Check out these nicely beaded bob box plaits with golden ends.

28. Small Box Braids. Such hairstyles look more intricate when the beads are tiered. Stack up 4-6 beads on each plait end to make your hairstyle more fashionable.

29. Black Medium Braids. Clear beads give us those unmistakable elegant vibes. Worried about your styles appearing too sassy? Opt for this type of hair jewelry! You get the fancy bead-in-hair African flair and maintain your cool-girl appearance. They pair with all colors of your outfits.

30. Multicolored Plaits. Three-colored strands. Wow! Matching the colors of your embellishments to the exact colors of your hair. Double wow! Chic truly meets glam in this sassy-edgy multicolored hairstyle. If you make just several front strands blonde, you can get the popular ‘skunk stripe’ look.

There are so many variations of this trendy hairstyle! Whether it’s for that big presentation at the board meeting or the next party, the above selection must have got what you were looking for. Find your style and get it ASAP!