Teenage Black Braided Hairstyles

Teenage black braided hairstyles can be a versatile solution to hairstyling needs for trendsetting youth. Braid styles are always in fashion. They are also convenient, because they can last for several weeks, depending on the style. Styles with smaller braids tend to last longer than styles with thicker, and fewer braids.

Braids are great for teens.

Cornrow braids became popular in the United States 1960s and 1970s. In those days, teens often wore colorful beads on their braids. Chic teens wore neutral colored beads in gold, silver, or earth tones, or they wore beads that matched their clothing. The beaded fashion phased out, with teens now jazzing up their cornrows with intricate parting in the rows. Cornrows that are braided in zig zagged shapes are also in fashion.

One popular cornrow style is the braided ponytail. The hair is braided back and upwards (in the back) into a spirited ponytail. Other cornrow styles for teens include:

• Simple cornrows to the nape of the neck
• The braided Mohawk
• Cornrows that sweep the hair to the side, the left or the right.

Are you looking for a quick braided hairstyle? Try braiding your hair in larger braids. These goddess braids can be arranged up into sophisticated, stylish updos. Goddess braids usually consist of one to five braids (more depending on the size).

Additional facts about goddess braids:

• The hair can be plaited or cornrowed. Plaits are braids that are not attached to the scalp.
• Synthetic hair is almost always used in goddess braids, unless you have exceptionally long (to the waist) thick hair.
• Once the hair is braided or plaited, it is arranged into a pattern and pinned into place. Picture multiple, large plaits, stacked relatively high on the head and you will have an idea of what a goddess braid style looks like.
• Goddess braids are an excellent braid style for prom or other special occasions because you can easily dress them up with tiny roses or rhinestones. For an everyday look, add decorative pins that match your outfit.

Flat twists are also a great style for school or an active social life. In most styles involving flat twists, the front of the hair is flat twisted and the back of the hair is left free. Flat twists have the look of braids, but you do not have to divide the hair and plait.

Instructions for flat twists:

1. Part the front of the hair. Make sure that the part is straight and even. Use a rattail comb for precision.
2. Take a small section, about a pinch of hair.
3. Begin a twisting motion towards the rear of the head.
4. Flat twist the hair to the crown of the head and secure it with a small rubber band or a tiny spring clip (the clips that open and close with a spring).
5. Continue the process from the left to the right of the head (or vice versa).
6. You should have flat twists, twists that are somewhat similar to cornrows going toward the crown.

Just as hair can be braided with three strands, you can also put your hair into easy two strand twists for black hair. Two strand twists are as versatile as braids, and they are easier to remove. As an alternative to flat twisting or braiding with three strands, try two-strand twisting the front of the hair in single twists and leaving the back loose. You can also twist the hair into small sections. Add synthetic hair for a style called kinky twists.

Experiment with a combination of styles including twists, cornrows and braids. Use zig zags or invent your own parting style. Before you know it, you will be sporting teenage black braided hairstyles that others will try to duplicate.

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