Chopping your hair off can be a liberating experience for many people.
Crown braid
Just as the name suggests, crown braids are regal, yet surprisingly easy.
A simple Dutch braid, aka an inverted French braid, will help you complete the style.
Section your hair into two and tie one section off to the side, instructsA Beautiful Mess.
Split one side into three and braid down, repeating on the other side.
Pull the braids slightly for some volume and use hairspray to set them in place.
Cornrows
Straightback cornrows will simply never go out of fashion.
A great protective style for natural hair, it remains a classic in the Black community (viaEssence).
From Alicia Keys to Keke Palmer, the style has been worn time and time again.
Despite the name, the style doesn’t include any braiding at all.
Start with two equally sized ponytails at the bottom of the hair.
With the first ponytail opened up, bring the second one through it and pin it up.
Get the first ponytail and add hair from the next section.
For an easy-to-follow tutorial, thisYouTubevideo details how to master the style.
Then, do the same on the other side of your head.
Loosen the hair slightly and use a teasing comb to lightly brush upward.
ThisYouTubevideo offers a simple tutorial for braiding novices.
Fishtail knot braid
Growing out your bangs can be a long and frustrating process.
Create a fishtail braid on each side of your head, tying them with an elastic band.
Cara Delevigne’s iconic faux undercut marked the edgy style of the time.
Do a Dutch braid and pin the rest under your hair to hide it.
Split your hair into two from ear to ear, as this creator does in aYouTubevideo.
Create a Dutch braid at the back of your hair, going up until you create a ponytail.
Combine the two sections into a bun and use bobby pins to keep it in place.
Make a U-shaped part from temple to temple, and tie the rest of your hair back.
Knotless braided bob
for protect your natural hair, doing protective styles every few months is necessary.
While box braids have been a popular style for decades, consider doingknotless braidsinstead.
ThisYouTubevideo demonstrates how the style can be accomplished on short hair.
Mini braids with beads
Embrace your inner child and the Y2K aesthetic with mini braids and beads.
Angie Adisa onYouTubeshows how to do the simple yet chic style.
Add beads and switch them up to match your mood or outfit.
Braided bangs
Throughout time, thepixie haircuthas never failed to be a daring and dynamic haircut.
Doing natural hair often involves a bit of planning, but it doesn’t always have to!
Split the remaining section into three with vertical parts and cornrow them back.
Braid the remaining hair and tie it into a bun.
Add your ponytail, and you’re done!
Faux hawk pull-through braid
A faux hawk braid is the perfect juxtaposition of femininity and boldness.
With a pull-through braid, you might mimic the look without actually having the length to achieve it.
For short hair, thisYouTubetutorial from Amanda Cypert Beauty shows how it can be accomplished.
