Braidsare back, and with them, so are braided hairstyles with beads.
Beaded styles were first popularized in the 80s, but now?
They’re a top-tier cool-girl style.
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Beads can also effortlessly elevate so many natural styles, like twists and locs.
Ahead, we’ve featured our favorite of beaded styles.
You’re going to want to take these looks to your braider ASAP.
@renellaice
Meet the Experts
Xia Charlesis a celebrity braider and founder of Braided NYC.
Beaded Asymmetrical Bob
Still dying over how stunning thisFadercover storyof Kelela is.
The songstress added such a cool element to her bobbed locks with transparent, architectural beads.
@itayshaphoto
As shown, you could take traditionalcornrowsto the next level with tiny beads and maybe even seashells.
Long Side Braids with Beads
Here’s another intricatecornrowstyle that looks even better with beads.
This is proof that your beads don’t have to look completely uniform.
@nyarko_photography
An array of shapes and colors looks effortlessly cool.
Blonde Beaded Braids
Is there anything Solange can’t do?
Seriouslyhow can you not be shook by these amazing fire-red beads paired with herplatinumbraids?
@saintrecords
And paired with the dark brows?
A very,verybig mood.
Long Beaded Ponytail
Swing your braided ponytail back and forth with beads.
@oloriswim
To amp this look up even more, add hair cuffs throughout your braids.
Those arrow-shaped beads, thoughso good.
We can’t find dupes anywhere, so let us know if you get your hands on some.
@glowprincesss
Beaded Cornrows with Bantu Knots
So much #BlackGirlMagic in one photo.
This group proves you don’t have to wear beads on every braid.
Simply adding them to a few will give you the same wow factor.
@melanin.art
Red Cornrows with Small Beads
YouTube vloggerKersti Pitrekills the braid game every time.
Adding a few beads to her accent braids brings so much life to this straight-back style.
On the smaller front braids, she accessorizes with beads.
@oloriswim
Afro Pigtails and Beads
There are just so many beautiful things going on in this pic.
The perfect combination of her cuffs and beads makes this style so screenshot-worthy.
While wearing this particular style, most women jazzed up their braids by adding beads to the ends.
@kersti.pitre
Beaded and Braided Bun
Kersti Pitre does it again.
This is not your normal braided bun, people.
We’re obsessed with the beaded bangs, and we all know a high ponytail gives that girl energy.
@melanin_art
Model: @lelliesSantiagoPhotographer: @xander.foto
And this stunning style is another one of Charles’s favorites.
And if you really want to channel the neo soul singers from the 90s, go for earth tones.
For really full bangs, start your twists towards the crown of your head.
@miss.cameroon
Twist the remaining hair and spritz it with water, then thread it through the bead.
Secure the bead with an elastic then braid the remainder of the strand of hair.
As outlined above, securing beads in the hair with an elastic is always a good idea.
@lulamawolf
@kersti.pitre
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Model: @lelliesSantiagoPhotographer: @xander.foto
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