There are new African hairstyles coming in and out of fashion every season, and there are styles that have been popular for years and are not losing even the tiniest bit of their popularity. One of these hairstyles is afro kinky braids.
Kinky braids are one of the most beloved hairstyles for Nigerian women: it’s trendy, it’s effortless, and it is very diverse, which means that a hundred women can style their kinky braids and there will be no similar results. Check out the best kinki hair styles of 2017!
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1. What are kinky braids?
From afar, kinky braids may look exactly like regular braids, but there is one significant difference: instead of braiding the hair, kinky hairstyle requires to put the hair in a twist. The end result is a neat and gorgeous crochet hairstyle that will definitely turn heads!
The biggest advantage of kinky braids is that it’s one of the easiest yet durable protective hairstyles for African hair. Afro kinky twist hairstyles are easily maintainable and can be styled in a variety of ways, depending on the length of your braids and your preferences.
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2. Kinky braids updo
This kinki braids style may be the ideal choice for the hot summer days when you can’t just leave your fabulous braids flowing over your shoulders. Secure your braids in a loose bun on the upper part of your head, and wrap a couple of braids around the foundation for an even cuter look.
3. Loose kinky braids
If you’re not feeling like creating some elaborate hairstyle with your braids on a particularly lazy day, you can simply allow them to hang loose. This hairstyle frames your face beautifully and showcases the intricate weaving of the thick and pretty braids. Add a side part for an even more stunning effect.
4. Kinky braid bob
This way of styling twist braids is actually one of the currently trendiest African hairstyles. If you’ve wanted to get a shorter haircut for quite some time, now is your perfect opportunity, as you can style your short braids into this cute and fashionable bob.
5. Kinky braids with beads
If you’re looking for a way to spice up the kinky braids hairstyles you’ve had for a while, the easiest way to change the look of your hair without making any drastic changes is to decorate it with beads. Choose colorful plastic beads for a playful summer look or gold beads for a more exquisite feel.
6. Colorful twist braids
Another way to add a trendy vibe to your hairstyle and keep it from looking boring is adding a couple of braids in a different color. You can even mix colors and use 2 or 3 different shades in one hairstyle – just make sure they match each other and the color of your own hair.
7. Kinky braids with highlights
One of the newest and hottest kinky braids hairstyles in Nigeria is a hairstyle that is done on natural hair with highlights. Adding highlights to your hair is a perfect way of adding a fun twist to your style without an expensive dye job that lasts for hours. Highlights can range all the way from dark purple and blue for a subtle look to pink, blond, gray, and other contrasting shades.
8. Kinky braids + scarf
Any girl that has worn her hair in twists or braids before knows how important it is to own at least one hair scarf. A scarf can not only help you secure an updo and prevent it from falling apart, but it also makes your whole look much more trendy, especially if you have different scarves for different occasions.
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