Curly hair is all the rage these days and for a good reason. The big, voluminous waves can make any woman look like a million bucks. But if you ask me, no one’s quite got the hang of these new types of braids quite yet. For example, I’ve seen people do some bizarre stuff that looks like they ditched their hair in a different part of town and are just wearing it around their shoulders. Here are 37 braiding styles to get your new curls on point:
One day you’re going to be bored with your old design and feel like trying something new.
If nothing else, learn how to braid before you try this hairstyle. Remember, even after you’ve mastered the technique, creating these looks can take a lot of time since you’ll have to do each braid separately.
This is a trendy style for African American women who want to rock dreadlocks without having dreads. Part your hair in just the way you like, and start making French braids until you’ve got the length you want.
1. Long Scanty Jumbo Braid
Long Scanty Jumbo Braid is done by first parting the hair into three or four sections. The sections are pulled back towards the center, where they are all braided together. This hairstyle can also be styled as messy wavy crimps for more texture and volume at the crown of the head.
2. Jumbo Braid With Feed-In-Braid
Jumbo Braid with Feed-in-Braid is a newer style that is done by first separating the hair into sections instead of pulling the hair into sections. The hair sections are then rolled and fed into one main braid, which is where the style gets its name. For an additional effect you may want to also add additional plaits onto the main braid with another smaller braid going through them as well.
3. Jumbo Twisty Braid
Jumbo Twisty Braid is done by twisting sections of hair together, usually 4-8 strands in size. The hair is twisted at the scalp and then brought around the neck and left open on top. You may also pin up some of the twists to give more heft to the style to create extra volume or wear them loose.
4. Double Side Jumbo Braid
The double side jumbo braid is again another hairstyle that requires only a few separate braids, which should be twisted together before they are tied into one ponytail. Double side jumbo braids can look really good for those who have medium hair lengths.
5. Square Shape Box Braid
Square Shape Braid is done by first dividing the hair into sections and then pinning the crown of hair flat to get a square shape. Finally, you braid those two sections together. If you can not create a square, you can use an old kitchen cutting board or a piece of wood for a pattern.
6. Gold Jumbo Box Braid
Gold Jumbo Box Braid is a more intricate version of the Classic Box Braid, created by first parting the hair into sections and then separating them into three sections. The easiest way to pull this style off is to use a ponytail holder in each section to keep it together. I recommend you do this in front of a mirror and practice on a piece of hair or your arm first before attempting it on your head!
7. Chunky Knotless Jumbo Braid
Chunky Knotless Jumbo Braid is a new braid trend in the natural hair community. It is done by first separating the hair into sections instead of pulling it into sections or using an elastic band. The sections are then twisted together (twist & braid method) until they become one big braid that is completely knotless.
8. Brown/Lemon Jumbo Braid
Brown/Lemon Jumbo Braid is a very pretty version of the classic jumbo braid and is created by separating the hair into sections, then dividing those sections in half. You then create three equal sections (two on each side) by dividing each side into four equal sections. This creates a diamond shape, which is known as the Brown/Lemon Jumbo Braid Pattern.
9. Auburn Braid
Auburn Braids are created by pulling the hair into sections and then twisting those sections together (braiding method). I recommend doing this in front of a mirror or with a friend so you can get the spacing just right.
10. Half Up Half Down Jumbo Braid
Half Up Half Down Jumbo Braid is a very pretty style that is done by dividing the hair into sections and then separating them into two equal sides and one top section. You then braid those three sections together, braid the top section, then finish off with another braid.
11. Goddess Jumbo Braid
Goddess Jumbo Braid is also called an African goddess braid. The Goddess braid looks like a French braid, but the braiding technique is different. On this look, the hair is parted into two sections before the long braids are made across the head.
12. Glorious Jumbo Braid
The glorious Jumbo Braid look can be worn in many ways; two braids going towards the front of the face, one at each side of the head to form a side part style or else one can go all out with three braids going toward different directions on top of their heads.
13. Tropical Jumbo Braid
The tropical Jumbo Braid can be worn plain or with little accessories. The hairstyle can be worn in a high ponytail, bun or a twist out, making it the perfect option for everyday wear. The tropical braid is best suited for medium to long hair lengths.
14. Trendy Cornrow Jumbo Braid
Cornrows are easily adaptable to jumbo braids which are also wider than regular braids. The trendy cornrow jumbo braid looks too good on pale to dark skin tones and on long and medium length hair textures.
15. Sensationnel Jumbo Braid
To do this look, the hair should be sectioned off into three or four sections before the braiding process begins. The hair should first be parted at an angle and then tied at the ends to form a ponytail. The ponytail is then broken up into two pieces putting one half over the other. The two strands are then separated and folded over while they are still in their individual parts of hair before they are merged with each other as one strand of hair .
16. White Jumbo Braid
The white jumbo braid is achieved by creating one long plait and then tying a few small pieces of hair directly under the plait to create a white pattern. This style can look really cute when worn with the hair dry or wet, depending on how the hair is styled.
17. Half Bun Jumbo Braid
The half-bun jumbo braid can be worn on any type of hair. It’s a simple look. To do the half bun look, sectional braids are made on each side of the head then tied into a ponytail or braided into a bun/twist at the back of the head.
18. Weather Braids Jumbo Braid
Weather braids are long braids, which can simply be pulled back and tied with a piece of elastic for a simple look. The weather braid is best suited for medium to long hair lengths and can also be worn in a ponytail for an updo look.
19. Space Bun Jumbo Braid
Space bun jumbo braid is done to style the braids for a bun. This style can be achieved by following the same steps as of the half bun jumbo braid but with a different placement of the ponytail.
20. Boho Jumbo Braid
Boho jumbo braids are accomplished in the same way that french braids create, where each section of hair is pulled into two braids and tied into two separate ponytails before they are tied together and all tied off at one side of your head completely in this style.
21. Step-by-Step Jumbo Braid
The step-by-step jumbo braid can be worn in a variety of ways; from a high ponytail, ponytail wrap or as a simple side plait. First, the hair should be parted into three sections and then each section should be braided separately before they are arranged at different sides of the head.
22. Stand Out Jumbo Braid
The stand out jumbo braid is yet another hairstyle that requires only a few separate braids, which should be twisted together before they are tied into one ponytail. This style can look really good for those who have medium length hair lengths.
23. Side Parted Jumbo Braid
The side-parted jumbo braid is yet another hairstyle that requires only a few separate braids, which should be twisted together before they are tied into one ponytail. This style can look really good for those who have medium length hair lengths.
24. Short Pink Jumbo Braid
The short pink jumbo braid is again another hairstyle that requires only a few separate braids, which should be twisted together before they are tied into one ponytail. This style can look really good for those who have medium hair lengths.
25. Large Jumbo Box Braid
The large jumbo box braid is achieved by creating two separate braids on each side of the head and then tying them together with a large piece of elastic to create a double coil braid pattern. This style can look really good for those who have long hair lengths.
26. Loose Jumbo Braid
The loose jumbo braid is again another hairstyle that requires only a few separate braids, which should be twisted together before they are tied into one ponytail. Loose jumbo braid can look really nice when worn with the hair dry or wet, depending on how the hair is styled.
27. Ombre Jumbo Box Braid
The ombre jumbo box braid is achieved by creating two separate braids on each side of the head and then tying them together with a small piece of elastic to create an ombre braid pattern. This style can look really good for those who have medium hair lengths.
28. Bob Jumbo Box Braid
The bob jumbo box braid is achieved by creating one long plait and then tying a few small pieces of hair directly under the plait to create a box pattern. This style can look really cute when worn with the hair dry or wet, depending on how the hair is styled.
29. Tight Jumbo Box Braid
The tight jumbo box braid is achieved by creating two separate braids on each side of the head and then tying them together with a large piece of elastic to create a double coil braid pattern. This style can look really good for those who have long hair lengths.
30. High Up Ponytail Jumbo Braid Styling
The high up ponytail jumbo braid is again another hairstyle that requires only a few separate braids, which should be twisted together before they are tied into one ponytail. This style is the opposite of the low down ponytail jumbo braid styling, the hair is pulled high on the head to create an updo hairstyle. This style can look really nice and beautiful
