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Maya Allen is a beauty editor with over five years of experience covering hair, makeup, skin, and nails. She is currently the beauty director for InStyle Magazine.
Beaded hair. It was popularized around the 80s, but it's evolved into the ultimate cool-girl look. Different iterations of beaded styles are sweeping Instagram, and honestly, we're here for it. Beads can easily elevate the look of protective styles like braids, twists, and locks. What's even cooler is that you can experiment with different shapes, sizes, and colors of your beads to switch up your look.
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Feast your eyes on one of the dopest hairstyles you've probably seen all week. As shown, you can take traditional cornrows to the next level with tiny beads and maybe even seashells.
Here's another intricate cornrow style that looks even better with beads. This is proof that your beads don't have to look completely uniform. An array of shapes and colors looks effortlessly cool.
Solange can do no wrong in our book and is constantly keeping us on our toes with her eye-catching looks. Like, how can you not be shook by these amazing fire-red beads paired with her platinum braids?
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If you need any more convincing, here's another high pony adorned with beads. To amp this look up even more, add hair cuffs throughout your braids.
So much #BlackGirlMagic in one photo. This group proves you don't have to wear beads on every braid. Simply adding them to a few will give you the same wow factor.
YouTube vloggerKersti Pitrekills the braid game every time. Adding a few beads to her accent braids brings so much life to this straight-back style.
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Instead of classic box braids, supermodel Jourdan Dunn edges up her style by incorporating different braid sizes. On the smaller front braids, she accessorizes with beads.
There are just so many beautiful things going on in this pic. The perfect combination of her cuffs and beads makes this style so screenshot-worthy.
Straight-back cornrows with box braids in the back were one of the most popular textured styles of summer 2017. While wearing this particular style, most women jazzed up their braids by adding beads to the ends.
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Kersti Pitre does it again. This is not your normal braided bun, people. She took a different play on braided buns, and this look wouldn't be complete without this gorgeous hair jewelry.
Xia Charles, celebrity braider, loves this look she did for one of her clients. We're obsessed with the beaded bangs, and we all know a high ponytail gives that girl energy.
Let this vintage picture from the 90s be your inspiration to get beaded mini braids. This style is super versatile too—you can wear your hair in a high ponytail, a bun, space buns, or a low ponytail.
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And this stunning style is another one of Charles's favorites. If you want to add visual interest to your braided style, you can opt for different shaped and sized beads. And if you really want to channel the neo soul singers from the 90s, go for earth tones.Looking for an easy way to level up your next set of braids? Welp, as you've probably noticed from your IG feed, classic beaded looks are everywhere right now, and for good reason: They're the perfect addition to any braided hairstyle, whether you're wearing traditional Fulani braids, knotless box braids, or teeny mico braids. It's all thanks to the fact that beads (and cuffs! and accessories in general!) come in so many shapes, colors, and styles, meaning you can totally customize them to whatever look you're going for. And if you're in need of a little inspo, you've come to the right place. Keep scrolling for 25 beads with braids hairstyle ideas that you're basically guaranteed to love. Promise these looks will get you out of your styling rut ASAP.
I mean, can you even with these Fulani braids? Highly recommend you screenshotting this gorgeous Fulani-inspired style from Aysha Sow (and peep the caption!), then try the look by adding a handful of wooden beads on just the ends of your next set of braids.
Leave it to Winnie Harlow to find the coolest braids and beads combo. Her waist-length braids are made extra pretty with a handful of beads just on her ends.
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The coolest thing about these clear beads? They're neutral enough that they'll pair nicely with any braided hairstyle. I mean, just look at how pretty they look with this sleek middle part and gold hoop earrings.
You don't need long braids to try a beaded style, as evidenced by this shorter option. Not sure which color beads are best for your aesthetic? This look makes a super-convincing case for white, which is basically the perfect addition to any red lipstick makeup look.
Beaded braids + a sleek middle part is always a winning combination. Alternate a few colors—like these rainbow beads—and slide 'em just on your ends.
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Yara Shahidi's beaded braids are an excellent example of playing around with texture and size. Like, how pretty do those beads look resting against her forehead?
Meet the coolest addition to any braided ponytail: this gorgeous combination of beads in varying sizes, colors, and textures. Wrapping your ponytail at the top of your head will create the perfect stage for your beads.
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What's cuter than two half-up braided buns? Two half-up braided buns with beads, duh. Attach a few wooden beads to the ends of your braids to bring the look home.
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These knotless braids become extra special with a thick row of beads on each end. IMO, this combination of clear, neutral, red, and gold beads is next-level pretty.
If you're looking for a cute braided style for the beach, you can't go wrong with these sleek buns and subtle beads. Want something a little bolder? Tack on a few extra beads for good measure.
Instead of placing your beads just on the ends of your braids, recreate this layered look for extra dimension. You can opt for the same beads or go for alternating sizes and colors—as always, you've got room to play around.
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Of course, you can always accessorize your braids with more than just beads. This stunning combo of beads, cuffs, and decals is a great way to level up your braided style.
Another cute style with clear beads, this look is great for anyone wanting a softer, more subtle vibe. Leave them just on your ends like in this look, or slide them up a bit higher for a more varied approach.
Finish off your jumbo box braids by wrapping a few gold and silver beads and cuffs down the length of each braid. You can really play around with size and placement to make the look your own.
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If you're rocking braids with different lengths, you don't need to limit your beads to the longest ends. This cute style features two groupings of wooden beads that hit just below the shoulders.
Down to recreate this braided style? Grab a set of wooden beads and slide them onto your ends (or throughout your mid-lengths). Think: the thicker the bead, the better.
Take your knotless box braids to the next level with this stunning beaded style. The dainty gold cuffs are an easy way to set your look apart (as is a quick spritz of lightweight oil to enhance your hair's shine).
Stunning Box Braids With Beads
Looking for something kinda lowkey? Follow Gabrielle Union's lead and add a single gold cuff to your long braids. You'll get a subtle—but equally as pretty—look that's super easy to style.
You can't really go wrong when choosing the beads for your braided style—but these bright-yellow ones are kinda a genius option for spring and summer. Bonus points for coordinating them with your makeup too.
Ruby was the beauty editor at , where she covered beauty across print and digital. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram.
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