A braided ponytail is a sizzling switch-up to your everyday look! On any occasion and with any OOTD, a casual yet creative braid running down your back will get you noticed without a doubt!
Play with the different braiding styles, lengths, thicknesses, patterns, and cute accessories to create a glamorous look. It does take a lot of artistry and patience to put together an exquisite braided hairstyle, but the results are certainly worth it for its low maintenance needs!
Pull your hair back for a day in the gym, a stroll at the mall, or a much-awaited summer vacation to get those strands off your face. This sassy updo on protective styles is a fancy, elevated look to stand out from everyone else’s.
Now is the time for you to see through these recent photos of braided ponytails and sport this extravagant hairstyle!
Perfect Protective Braid
With topnotch ponytails like this one, you can be versatile in personalizing your hair. Use combinations of thick and thin pieces and some yarns for a charming result.
Kinky Twist Ponytail
Pile your braids into this first-rate high do for a quick elegant style! Totally a way to get everyone’s attention!
Crochet Braiding
This one is so pleasing to the eye with its cute spiral twists that fall straight and amazing from a ponytail. It starts with really thin evenly spaced cornrows and ends at the top of the head to transform into those stunning jumbo pieces. Braiding can also become an art form with a variety of ways to create beautiful creations.
Fishbone Braided Ponytail for Black Hair
Similar to the other ponytail braids, you can get fishbone braids by sticking close to the scalp while doing a fishtail.
Box Braids
Get your plaits even more manageable when you gather them into a lovely top ponytail with a braid! This way you can show off your pretty face neatly and brightly.
Lemonade Braids
Go tribal with this cool and delicate design of cornrows before pulling it all up into a sleek accessorized pony! A braided ponytail for black hair can be infused with braiding techniques like this and others for a unique look.
Braided Ponytail Weave
Simplicity at its finest! These exquisite natural braids with a red ombre will wow anyone who sees it.
Goddess Braid
We have here a stunningly beautiful accessorized protective style for a ponytail. Those golden metal cuffs and strings and vibrant highlights all create a really stylish look perfect for royalty.
Jumbo Braid
Have your relaxed hair all pulled into one gigantic tail for an effortless yet sleeker look. This ’90s inspired hairstyle is a dazzling option for prom or for your everyday style.
Cornrow Braids
Vibrant color is a cool way to update your feed-ins than with a ponytail. Use hair accessories for a trendier style, and you can also have one piece fall in front of your ear for a unique touch.
Cute Ponytails for Little Girls
These unicorn lemonade braids are a creative way to protect your little girl’s natural hair from the harsh sun. Have her feeling like a mermaid when you blend those pieces with purple and pink strands! For some reason, cute girls and ponytails just go hand in hand.
High Ponytail Braids
A Beyonce-inspired top ponytail hairdo like this starts with evenly made thin cornrows that spiral a bit from the start for a more feminine effect.
Feed-In Braids
This edgy ponytail has a combination of really huge and thin cornrows for a neat contrast. The smaller pieces accentuate the intricate design of this look.
Low Ponytail Braid
A low ponytail braid is the ultimate protective style. Braids are often used in protective styling, but keeping the ponytail low will also help your hairline. The combination of the two will keep weight off more fragile hairs while guarding your lengths.
Ghana Braids
The Ghana braid ponytail is a sleek and neat protective braid style that can show off a sassy to classy personality. The greatest thing about this style is that it is pulled away from the face to show off your natural beauty.
Use a satin or silk scarf at bedtime to maintain a longer-lasting style and prevent the hair from frizz or dryness. Moisturize the scalp with a natural oil at least two to three times weekly. This style is for any personality type and can be worn during a work out session or business meeting. This is also a get-up-and-go hairstyle.
Small Micro Braids
This braided ponytail is sleek and bold, and because it’s a style inspired by rap queen Nicki Minaj, that bold energy just naturally comes with the look. The precision parting at the top is such a complex design yet simple. The precision is the design and I think that’s the best part about it.
Be prepared to draw attention but of positive reactions and looks of awe! It’s a style that is not easily replicated and few can execute well. The upkeep is quite simple and the hair type for African American women should really just be healthy with healthy hair edges. I expect this look to go well with a woman who has an edge in her personality and enjoys nightlife and selfies. It’s definitely an attention-getter!
Mermaid Braid
This ponytail butterfly braid is very conservative but stylish. I love it because it’s the perfect style to unleash your feminine side while keeping it basic and keep the heads turning.
This braid, however, is not one that’s very long-lasting. You can wear this style for about 7-10 days for naturally straight hair and approximately 3-7 days for kinky/curly “unruly” hair. I advise blowing straight a curly hair before attempting the style. The butterfly braid is great for any occasion. You can go from a daytime event to dinner and right back to the office with this versatile style! Perfect for everyone!
