The Best Hair Braiding Accounts To Follow On Instagram for Major Inspiration 

Braids are an integral part of Black culture, yet African plaits continue to be misappropriated hairstyle — a la boxer braids and more recently Bo Derick Braids. Appropriation has long been an issue and credit for our influence on today’s beauty trends is not always acknowledged. To this point, it’s critical to pay homage to our roots and we’ve rounded up a few Instagram accounts that do just that. Here’s a list of the best IG accounts to follow for African hair braiding inspiration. Keep scrolling to see who made the cut! Best Box Braids This account offers a buffet of styling options for box braid devotees. Kersti Pitre Kersti is one our favorite hair chameleons to follow for fierce styling inspiration. We’re pretty sure she’s tried every hairstyle imaginable, so if you’re looking for something fresh then consider her muse. Protective Styles Here you’ll find a variety of braided styles to bookmark for your next visit to the braiding salon. Mimis Braids For unique hair braiding inspiration like undercuts and feed-in braids, this account is a must follow. Ancestral Strands This Brooklyn based braiding salon’s page is filled to the brim with intricate hairstyles inspired by those who’ve come before us. Crowezilla Shain Crowe is an interdisciplinary artist who uses her Instagram account to showcase braided hairstyles that tell stories of the African diaspora. Briads Gang This Instagram page is a digital sanctuary for women like us, who are obsessed with #blackgirlmagic and braids. The Braid Bar This account provides an endless array of hair styling options to pull you out of your style rut. Best Brading Hair Scroll through beautiful hair inspiration and shop a bevy of cool hair braiding colors and textures. Braids Beauties A stunning array of braided beauties. Braided A gallery of gorgeous braiding inspiration from New York Hairstylist, Su Ling. Feedin Braids Follow this account for the best feed in braids on the gram.