12 Gorgeous Braided Hairstyles With Beads From Instagram
By Jihan Forbes. Photos: Courtesy of Instagram.
Braids and cornrows are great summer hairdos that require little maintenance but pack a stylish punch. Braiding and cornrowing is a tradition in many African cultures, one that has been maintained over time and spread around the world thanks to immigrants and displaced African-descended people preserving and reimagining old traditions. With the rise of the natural-hair movement, more women are clinging to braided styles in order to protect their hair, try out a fierce look, or even show pride in their culture.
While braids are a go-to summer style for many women, this summer, it seems more and more people are rocking heavily adorned box braids or cornrows uplifted with beads and cuffs. Many of the braids are directly inspired by the styles from all across the African continent to create dreamy dos that we can't stop scrolling through on our Instagram accounts.
Thinking of trying the look for yourself? Scroll down to see some of the most gorgeous bead and braid styles we found on Instagram to serve as inspiration the next time you head to the salon.
This story originally appeared on Allure.
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