You love your long hair, but the usual long loose or tied up hairstyle is too boring. You are looking for beautiful women’s hairstyles to refresh yourself every day, but the main condition is to be “quick-quick”. Surely no one wants to spend 30 minutes – 1 hour every morning just to do their hair, right?
Black Short Braids are one of the most popular hairstyles in the world. This style is for all hair lengths. Because this hairstyle will help bangs or shorter strands not block your face without having to resort to hairpins. So, if you are looking for cute braided hairstyles for short hair, give it a try.
Here are the top 35 short black braid hairstyles for girls who love dynamism, and require quick – neat – quick implementation.
1. Chunky Two Strand Twist Braided Updo
The Chunky Two Strand Twist Braid Updo is a long-lasting protection style that is not only easy to make, but easy to manage and a cute way to help protect your hair as it grows or transitions to natural hair. This style calls for curly hair extensions for the final look to appear voluminous and bouncy.
You’ll spend two days on chunky two strand twist braid updo, with the first day washing and deeply moisturizing, braiding for about six seconds, and letting it dry overnight. The next day, it took me about 7-8 hours to turn around.
2. Cornrowed Bantu Knots
Cornrows Bantu Knots is one of the braids that is not too strange for girls with short hair, especially African women who love this hairstyle. The bantu button is a protective hairstyle. They look like little waffles. The Bantu Knot came to us from South Africa. A twisted (or braided) section of hair that wraps around itself to form a bun called a Bantu knot. Partitioning the hair plays an important role when styling the Bantu knot.
3. Mini Mohawk / Mini Twist Out
Mini Mohawk / Mini Twist Out is one of the new styles for short braids. The mini twisted braids both bring a unique beauty to women and protect the scalp from sunburn. Mini twists out are one of our favorite ways to wear twists, as they last up to two months because they’re easy to clean without interrupting the hard work of styling them. Other than that, maintenance is pretty simple: Be careful with your edges, remove build-up, and don’t forget to wrap your hair in a silk scarf at night.
4. Triangle Mohawk Braids With Medium Coils
Mohawk triangle braid with medium roll is the favorite hairstyle of African women, whether your hair is short or long, this triangle braid can be done. So a similar approach with this triangle Mohawk braids with medium coils, with having curls at the top, only difference is the cornrowed designs are parted into two triangle shapes on the sides, the braids are parted about an inch away from one another to really have the whole design pop more.
5. Thick Cornrow Side Shaved Mohawk
Thick Cornrowed Side Shaved Mohawk is a popular hairstyle in the braid theme for women with short black hair. With this thick cornrow Mohawk look you can add some extensions, using kanekalon or Marly braiding hair is a good quality braiding hair that can last several months for your braided hairstyle. This hairstyle will help you protect your scalp and hair well. Make sure that in two months you should clean and re-tie the braids.
6. Mini Coils And Twist Out Updo
Mini Coils And Twist Out Updo is the perfect combination for the braid theme with short black hair. Why not, it doesn’t fly anymore? Combine a mini coil and a twist out updo in one hairstyle, this is an experiment you should definitely try once in your life, especially in the hot summer. Because if you’ve just recent rocked a very short hairstyle where the back of the hair is shorter than the top, you can do mini coils to give design to the hair, along with uptight braid out the top and leave braided for a day or so, and then you can take the braids out and be left with the crinkly curl pattern up top.
7. Plaited Ponytail
How creative these styles can get ladies, this plaited ponytail hairstyle is definitely a sure look for when you want to go out for a night of dancing. This style is chic and perfect for a wedding or work event. You will have the look all women want, and your hair doesn’t have to be long at all to achieve it. Simply use a hair band to tie your hair, you have a dynamic and equally luxurious style. If you prefer to stand out, red or yellow highlights will accentuate your hair.
8. Platted Medium Curls
Curls can be a great hairstyle for an evening out or a special event, but can be time-consuming to do with a curling iron or roller. This plated medium curls is a fun traditional look, we all had our mom, or hairdresser back in the day cornrow a cute design in the front of our hair and then curl the ends of the hair. A short braid hairstyle that you can rock anywhere, work, church, date, you name it. Sometimes keeping it a little traditional isn’t always a bad thing.
9. Cornrowed Ringlets
When I tell you braids for short hair are rocking with the styles, it almost seems like you can get just as, or even more creative with this cornrowed ringlets hairstyle. The cornrowed ringlet hairstyle brings a dynamic and novel beauty to the girls, especially on hot summer days. Taking the same method for the curly braid pattern, make sure you roll the braids up with a medium size roller so they aren’t too big.
10. Two Strand Twist Extensions
Last but not least you can’t go wrong with the two-strand twist extensions. Two Strand Twist Extensions is a protective style for African girls in the hot summer weather. This braid can last up to two months. You want to add length its perfect, the only thing you have to ensure, especially if your hair is really really short is that the ends don’t pop out through the hair, so make sure when you find a braiding hair it is close to the texture and color of your hair so it blends well when you braid it up.
11. Bob Braids With Accessories
Bob braids may be short in length, but they can be equally time-consuming to do. Consider getting them done through a professional. The light feel of the shorter braids goes well with the accessories. For bob braids, you can box braids, twists, braids, or any other braid style you want. Bob braids with accessories will be creative for active girls, because of its variety that can be transformed into many different hairstyles.
12. Bob Goddess Braids
If you’re confused as to what bob goddess braids really are, here’s a suggestion for you. They’re like your regular protective braids, just bigger and thicker. Both styles are woven close to the scalp, while the ends can be styled in many ways. Adding a modern touch to the timeless goddess braid is a combination of two small braids and curls. This regal hairstyle ends with thick curls that create two contrasting shades.
13. Box Braids With Blue Highlights
It’s hard to surprise anyone with braided hair extensions anymore. However, the blue box braid can still make a great impression wherever you go. The box braid with striking blue color is creativity and novelty that is very evident through the striking blue strands. The braids are tight from head to toe, and hug her face to help her hide the corners of her face easily. Maintenance is extremely simple for these braids, so don’t worry and give this experience a try.
14. Jumbo Shoulder Length Marley Twists
Merley twisted jumbo hair with shoulder length is a braided hairstyle that brings a luxurious and elegant beauty, suitable for parties or big events. The hairstyle is created with large curls tied together to create a large dome. The hairstyle is suitable for white and black girls, especially black skin like honey when wearing this hairstyle is an endless attraction. A plus for this haircut is that it looks great on your slightly round face.
15. Shoulder Length Goddess Faux Locs
If you want a contemporary style that protects your tresses, give short faux locs a go. Faux locs can be made by swathing your own hair with extensions or attaching premade strips by the crochet method. They are great for trying different lengths or colors and require no daily styling. Goddess Faux Locs shoulder length is a great choice when you want to change your look with short black hair and dynamic personality is what this hair brings.
16. Asymmetrical Bob Braids With Side Cornrows
Asymmetrical Bob braid with side cornrows is a great hairstyle for short hair girls who like braids, looks beautiful and neat. It is an absolute perfection from root to tip. The parting part that has the effect of reducing fat is a big plus for a round face. Hairstyles do not take too much time to maintain, so try this asymmetrical hairstyle full of dynamics. Adding diamonds will make your hair stand out more and sparkle like never before.
17. Side Parted Short Braids
The short side parted braid is similar to the asymmetrical Bob Braids With Side Cornrow hairstyle. The hairstyle is braided to the right or left side to cover part of the face. Maybe the braids are small but thick, creating a tangle and mystery on her mane. If you want to pull your hair out of your face and minimize styling even further, ask your stylist to braid your natural hair into curls before adding box braid extensions for volume and definition hair figure
18. Wavy Braided Bob
When you tighten a braid, your hair tends to squiggly this makes for a crazy hairstyle. These wavy braids are perfect for a beach vacation. Wavy braided bob hair with natural black color will bring you a simple but extremely attractive beauty. When wavy braids are created, you have to go through very simple steps, do not take too much time, and do not need regular maintenance.
19. Half-up Half-down Twists And Stitch Cornrows
Half-up half-down twists and stitch cornrows are among the trendiest braids hairstyles making waves in the fashion world. Stitch braids hairstyles are versatile; with unlimited options for length, designs, color, etc. The stitch braids technique involves creating fascinating cornrows of different sizes on your natural hair using the ‘stitch in’ braiding method with additional hair. As a result, we get very neat lines and stitch-like partings.
20. Distressed Faux Locs
We have created a list of distressed locs styles that can help inspire your next look. Faux Locs that are not distressed are normally smooth and do not have texture. These super-long locs are incredibly fabulous. Lengths like this require time (a good few hours), patience and talented hands. It is not only suitable for long hair, but short hair Distress Faux Locs is also the perfect choice in ideas.
21. Scarfed Braided
Scarves have been around for ages. They can amp up any hairdo and add vibrance to an ensemble. Braided hair combined with scarf is an interesting creation for girls who like romance, sweetness and dynamism. Simple hairstyle, you can do it yourself by braiding your hair and tying a scarf when you go to the hairdresser. Get your braids re-weaved every three months. This way you won’t have to start from scratch, but simply secure the loose ends.
22. Short Braids With Tapered Ends
Short Braids With Tapered Ends has a unique style. This hairstyle is suitable for masquerade parties or fashion shows. The hairstyle brings a mysterious and fancy beauty, if combined with a powerful black outfit, you will become a witch in the legend. Blind witch with her head braided and styled like a crow’s nest will be extremely lively and impressive in performances. You can try this hairstyle on Halloween.
23. Bob Braid With Bangs
Bob Braids With Bangs is one of the very popular short braid hairstyles. With the small braided roof, the forehead creates a youthful and extremely impressive appearance. The bangs add a precious youthful playfulness to the look, not to mention how they accentuate those big, bright, and beautiful eyes! Beautiful and young is the desire of every woman, so consider the steps to beautify your mane.
24. Bob Braids With Shaved Sides
One of the funkiest hairstyles is short bob braids with shaved sides which is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Such an extravagant decision will definitely attract attention to the woman. Brave and defiant people who always want to be the center of attention must try a short bob with shaved sides. This hairstyle is a perfect way to distinguish you from the crowd.
25. Bob Braids With Blonde Highlights
The braided bob is an active summer hairstyle, the bob is shoulder length and braided together like a small centipede. Although braiding bob hair on a black background, you can make it stand out more by alternating with golden iridescent colors, which gives you shine and good effect in the sun. So a bob braid with blonde highlights is the right choice for those of you who want to try it.
26. Coiffure Africaine Braids
Coiffure Africaine Braids are extremely diverse and rich, not only applied to every African woman, but also followed and favored by women around the world in many unique styles. The hairstyle is divided into small sections and tied from the top of the head. Shoulder length hair braided many braids create thickness and impressment. Braids are really simple and you only need three minutes to have a unique and attractive hairstyle.
27. Crochet Braids
Crochet braids bring elegance and nobility to the girls. With crochet braids, your braider will tuck the extensions into your folds using a special hook instead of stitching them in, giving you a great looking hairstyle. The hairstyle is very suitable on the background of short black hair and is not picky about the face. Do you think this braided hairstyle also brings romance while walking on the beautiful beach?
28. Short Goddess Style Knotless Braids
Short Goddess Style Knotless Braids are in fashion today. Celebrities like Beyonce, Zendaya, Jhene Aiko, Kelly Rowland and Keke Palmer, to name a few, have all rocked this particular hairstyle in all its glory. Knotless braids are braids that don’t begin at the roots of the hair. They are made using the “feed-in” technique. Knotless braids have a very good protective effect on the hair, very durable and easy to use.
29. Shoulder Length Bohemian Box Braids
Gone are the days when everyone’s braids looked the same. There are so many types of box braids popping up all over the place these days, it’s hard to keep up. What are Bohemian box braids? They are simply curly box braids with curly hair braided into the box braids to give a soft, fuller, and voluminous look. Bohemian braids can last up to 6 weeks with proper maintenance.
30. Butterfly Braids
Butterfly braids that you will love. Butterfly braids are individual plaits that you add extension hair in with your natural hair. As you braid down the length of your hair, slightly pull out the extension hair from each side, resembling the wings of a butterfly. When maintained properly, butterfly braids can typically last 4-6 weeks. Make sure to wear a hair bonnet to protect your hair at night or sleep on a silk pillowcase.
31. Goddess Braids In Messy Bun
Spending time on styling or let’s be honest just taming our locks to look presentable is touch and go at best. That’s when easy, low-maintenance hairstyles and dry shampoo come in. For us, goddess braids in messy buns are the savior of all days we’re running late or skipping showers. This hairstyle looks as wedding-ready as a business day, which is really impressive as it takes about two minutes, two hair elastics and maybe two pins.
32. Jumbo Braids With Curled Ends
Jumbo braids with curled ends are a unique style of braids that every woman should try once. While most box braids leave the hair straight like braids, you may want to add a twist and curl the end of the box braid. Creating this curled finish is super easy and quick with pre-set steps. The hairstyle is very suitable for all faces and skin tones, and especially natural black hair background will be the best choice for braided hairstyles with curled ends.
33. Half-up Half-down Goddess Braids
Half up half down goddess braids are an extremely creative idea of braids. The hairstyle is exactly like the goddess’s name. The hairstyle brings a luxurious and classy style of a lady, the style but not vulgarity is shown through the hair braided half up and down. What’s more, the hairstyle is maintenance-free and lasts for several months, so you don’t have to worry about its damage.
34. Mini Bob Goddess Braids
Mini Bob Goddess Braids is the favorite hairstyle of short-haired angels, they like youthfulness, dynamism and creativity. They want to be different in the crowd and assert themselves. The hairstyle is braided into small strands of shoulder length, it is very liberal and not vulgar. The hairstyle is very easy to maintain and care for, and lasts for several months without damage. If you are too busy with work this hairstyle can be your savior in the long run.
35. Short Boxy Braids With Sleek Edges
Short boxy braids with sleek edges are the ingenuity and sophistication of a braider’s work. In particular, when it comes to this hairstyle, one important highlight cannot be overlooked – the angles. An angled hairstyle can add an elegant or dramatic touch to any hairstyle depending on how much hair your child has left. What we love most about this is the little strands of hair on the sides of her sideburns that are combed in the opposite direction of the hair near her temples and in the middle of her hairline.