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When you want to deviate from your usualwash-and-go, incorporatingbraidsinto your curly style is one approach.
There are many braided hairstyles for curly hair to considerall of them incredibly creative and cool.
Style youredgeswith a strong-hold pomadelike Kiss Colors & CareEdge Fixer($9) to finish the look.
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Cornrow Ponytail
Spice up your curly ponytail by opting for a fewcornrowsin the front.
The precisely-parted braids add sleekness and sophistication to the classic style.
We love howTia Mowryput her spin on the hairdo by leaving out a few curly pieces throughout.
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Complete the face-framing style by adding a few clear beads to each braid.
Instead of opting for a single chunky braid, incorporate several smaller ones to create a headband-like effect.
“Braid your hair to the middle and put the rest in ahigh ponytail,” Bames says.
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“Then style [your curls] as you wish.”
Creating several braids within your side ponytail gives the look tons of flair.
Feed-In Braids
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Tamera Mowry-Housley’s braided look is polished yet playful.
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Each side of her hair features two braids that feed into her curls.
“Drawing attention to your curls like Tamera has is the secret behind this look,” Bames says.
Use a curl pudding or curl-enhancing styler to define the hair’s natural pattern."
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It features braids of various sizes across the middle, creating an eye-catching contrast.
The voluminous, fluffy curls in the back add extra drama to the look.
The style offers tons of room to get creative and experimentalas Regina King has proven.
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Her take features intricate braids on one side and beautifully defined curls on the other.
This modern look proves the endless versatility ofafro hairstyles.
Beads and Braids
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This Diana Ross-inspired hairdo is pure perfection.
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Adding a few braids on one side enhances the glamorous, volumized style.
And, of course, we’re obsessed with the black beads.
Take Alicia Keyss top knot, for example.
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She added braids to her updo and teased her hair to make the look her own.
The lower half of her hair has been left in a free-flowing, wavy style that lookssostunning.
Here, she sported ahalf-up, half-down look, complete with a curly bun.
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The Fulani braids at either side of her hair draw even more attention to this fabulous, one-of-a-kind style.
Here, the icon has opted for tousled curls and completed the look with two small feed-in braids.
Bames recommends finishing the look using a texturizing holding spray for added volume and texture.
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In this case, Marsai Martin weaved gold thread through her braids to make them stand out even more.
The bronze charms add a regal, elegant feel to the look.
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