Category: Braids
Cool Braided Hairstyles
Cool braided hairstyles from very talented members of the Thirsty Roots Community. If you are an African American woman who is looking to switch up her style as you protect your hair, here are some hot styles to consider. French rolls, buns and Mohawks combined with braids is pretty wicked.
Braided Prom Hairstyles
For the young women who were looking for braided prom hairstyles and couldn’t find any we are solving that problem today. One of the Thirsty Roots Community members by the name of Tangie has MADD skills in braiding hair. Her shop in the Atlanta area stays packed with happy customers that have gotten some of [...]
Braided Hairstyles for Black Girls
Here are some braided hairstyles for black girls that will have you looking extremely fly. It’s always amazing to see what all can be done with our African American hair.
Box Braids Tutorial
Some women want to watch a box braids tutorial because they want to use this as an option of a lasting hairstyle as well as a protective measure. ChakaKhanian does a great job in displaying how she braids up her hair but disagrees about this being a protective style due to the ends of the [...]
Braids Dreadlocks
When you see someone wearing braids dreadlocks which is really a braided locs hairstyle you have to stop and admire for at least 10 seconds. The amount of care and patience it takes to grow those dreads to that length is amazing. Styling it by using a protective twist or braids option is just plain [...]
Braids and Mohawk
A braids and mohawk hairstyle combined is an awesome display of protective styling and bold uniqueness. The women in this post caught the eye of many people including our camera lenses. One word…HOT!!
Are Braids Healthy For Your Hair
The question are braids healthy for your hair is one that is asked every week by thousands of African American women so we thought a good answer was long over due. A good answer is YES. However, due to circumstances and education we can also say NO. Let’s explain the above sentences with some pertinent [...]
6 Hair Care Tips For Micro Braids
The following micro braids maintenance tips will come in handy when you want a break from daily manipulation and styling your hair. Even though braided styles such as micros can be protective hairstyles, if not properly cared for, it could do more damage than protecting once you take them out. Here are a few tips [...]
Different Types of French Braids
There are different types of french braids on the streets all over the United States. But what we are calling French are really just braid styling options in our community. Even though there are several we only wear our beautiful thirsty roots with a couple. Normally you won’t see an African American woman or man [...]
micro braids with human hair
If you get micro braids with human hair your hair will last longer even after washing it regularly. The most popular human hair to use is micro braids wet and wavy, and it comes in many different brands and qualities. Based on your budget you can go the cheaper route or the more costly route [...]
long individual braids
The great thing about getting long individual braids oppose to short braids is that you can create cute updos with the length. Solange Knowles created a retro pompadour bun with her extremely long box braids. You can get some cute examples of box braids and individual braids hairstyles from celebrities such as Solange and Brandy. [...]
micro braids wet and wavy
This what a micro braids wet and wavy hairstyle looks like with added color weave. This blondish brown color is very popular to add with braids and this wet and wavy micro picture shows how the mixture of color pumps up a look. This picture was taken at Bronner Brothers Fall Hair Show event while [...]
Bantu Knot Braids
Rare pictures of the hairstyle dubbed bantu knot braids by many of the natural hair divas in the Thirsty Roots Community looks really good in this photo. Color in the hair usually adds a lot of contrast and this is no exception as we view the different shades of honey blonde.
senegalese braids
This Senegalese braids hairstyle picture shows an example of how you can mix colors in with your twists braids for a different look. You should try senegalese twists updos for a more formal or refined look, maybe for the workplace or a special event. Senegalese braids are basically two strand twists using kanekalon or pony [...]
micro braids weave
This micro braids weave hairstyle goes along way. With micro braids lasting for as long as 2 months (that is with some retouches), you create a wide array of hairstyles from elaborate bun updos to cute ponytails. Although its is known for women to wear Micro Braids for as long as 3 months or more, [...]
Natural Braided Mohawk
This is simply a beautiful picture of a natural braided mohawk with a blue flower hair piece to enhance the look and create dynamics to the style. The black feather in the brooch is subtle but still makes an impact once you realize it’s there. Her smoke blue eyeliner brings everything to life as a [...]
kinky twists hair colors
In this picture you can see the variety of kinky twists hair colors you can choose from when you get your hair braided. Kinky twist synthetic Kanekalon hair comes in black, auburn, blonde, brown, and mixtures of each. You can wear kinky twists braids can be long or short in a variation of styles. Check [...]
micro flat twists
Have you ever seen these amazing micro flat twists styles? I do not know how the stylist are able to braid this micro in size, but it is true art. These two strand flat twists braided up into a cute side swept bun, really shows how beautiful natural hair can be styled. The only thing [...]
senegalese twists updos
The hairstyle in theses pictures is an example of senegalese twists updos and gives you an idea of how versatile braids can be, whether they are twisted or braided. For one, senegalese twists are simply braids done with hair extensions in a two strand twisting technique. You can attach the hair by twisting from the [...]
individual braids hairstyles
Retro hair has been trending in 2011 and this individual braids hairstyles falls in that category. Its two tone brown and black color gives these braids edge and a more urban appeal, but the pompadour updo speaks classic. If you are looking for alternate ways to wear your individual braided extensions, then this style should [...]
