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Home · Hair

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads

Step into summer rocking any of these screenshot-worthy looks.
21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

What do cornrows, box braids, microbraids and every other variation from the braided family have in common? Besides the fact that are all viable options for protective styling, each look can also be accessorized with beads.

Black women have been adorning their hair in these decorative baubles for centuries and thankfully, the long-standing tradition continues to evolve. Celebrities like Patrice Rushen and Solange Knowles provide plenty of high profile inspo for braided beads, but in 2017, we’re just as enamored with the styles we continue to screenshot on our Instagram feeds.

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If you’re considering the standout ‘do for summer, get inspired by these breathtaking beauties below. 

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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Why rock a regular bob when you can style it into braids with colorful baubles on the ends?

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Earth-toned beads are a great way to play up your summer glow.

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Of course, be sure to pair your beaded ‘do with an equally fierce makeup look. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Have fun mixing and matching different shaped beads to your liking. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Beaded braids also leave room for versatile styles, including the always chic high ponytail. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

One braid down the middle of your beaded look will add symmetry to the face. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Don’t feel pressured to braid your entire look. There are a plethora of chic styles that only require a few. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Top knots will save your ‘do once the weather warms up. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

You can also rock them straight back, all while creating cool patterns throughout the top of your head. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Be sure to keep your beads out while rocking a headwrap. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Beaded bangs give off major rockstar vibes. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Braids in motion make for the best photos. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Pigtails aren’t reserved for your childhood days. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

You’ll be a standout in beads that cover well over half of each braid. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Frame the face with beads if you’re really going for a bold look. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

An off center part is never a bad idea. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Brown beads with intricate patterns are super regal. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

When you can’t make up your mind, compromise with a half-up, half-down style. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Truly, a hairstyle fit for a queen. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

And of course, vibrant hair color will only make your beads even more fab. 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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Beautiful Braids with Beads Inspiration

Beaded to the max! 

21 Ways To Rocks Braids With Beads
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