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How To Jazz Up Black Hair Braids- Learn To Add Oomph To It!

How To Jazz Up Black Hair Braids- Learn To Add Oomph To It!

Posted by HairFactory Team on Jun 27th 2024

Black hair braids are the iconic protective hairstyle that has been done for the ages, and it never fails to amuse us because of how versatile, easy to upkeep and great it is. Well, it is a classic braiding hairstyle that you can always add some magic to it by jazzing them up a bit. So, what to do? Do not worry. We will tell you how to make your simple black hair braid spicy.

Why Wear Black Hair Braids?

Well, why not wear black hair braids? They are so convenient, and here are the pointers below that advocate why it is a must-try once in a lifetime.

  • They keep your hair protected
  • They are never out of style
  • They are very versatile
  • They display the culture at its best
  • It keeps your hair moisturized.
  • It is a great choice for people who cannot invest a lot of time in here maintenance
  • Avoids the split ends

With Colored Hair Strands

There are synthetic colored hair extensions that are available in the market. You can simply incorporate them into your braiding hair. Well, we advise you to use real human hair braiding pieces for low maintenance. But you can also go for a cheaper version by buying nylon ones. Try for very eye-catching bright colors. Adding a few colors just like showing around 20% of all your all braids together, will definitely change up the look.

Glitter Strands

Black hair braids with any kind of glitter hair will stand out because of a sheen. So you can add glitter hair strands. They are easily available at Target and Amazon. Ask your stylist to incorporate these in your hair braiding styles to have your look set.

Blingy Beads

If you add Blingy beads that are colorful or of one shade, you can elevate your look instantly. Add these beads at a distance in one braid, or add the tips of every braid. Or just add the front braids to give that face framing. Add the beers as you like to give that extra glam to the look.

Rustic Rings

Just like beads, you can also add oxidized rings to it. In your black braids, add thin oxidized rings if you are planning to carry an authentic or tribal aesthetic. Since they are made of metal, they automatically give that rustic bling to your braids as well.

Sticky Pearls

Let’s get to do some crafts with our black braids. Once your braids are done, you can add some white sticky pearls to them that are easily available in stationery shops. This is a temporary glam fix but definitely grabs a lot of attention because it looks very fairytale-like.

Wooden Beads

You can also add wooden beads to your black hair braids. These days the wooden beads also come with some embedded designs. You can also create customized wooden beads with your initials or anything very close to you to create your signature look. Especially if you are going for a beach vacation, this look is a must-try.

Studded Strings

Strings are the embellished stone strands that look very dainty and glamorous. So when heading out for special occasions, adding 4 to 5 embellished stud rings to your black braids is going to elevate your look by 10 times. Flashy-white, muted-gold, or faded-rose pink studded strings will look the best.

Conclusion

Who said that basic is boring? Black braids are basic, but if you keep experimenting with them in terms of accessories, hairstyles and textures, they always create that freshness to your look and keep you relatable and trendy. So next time you’re planning to wear black hair braids, and you feel bored after 2-3 weeks, DIY pizzazz to them with the ideas mentioned above.