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Home • Extensions

Natural Hair Street Style: Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide

Just in time for summer, we spotted the best hairstyles to give you extension inspiration. From yarn and box braids to Senegalese twists, we’re certain your next look is one of these hot braided styles.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Rhonda Sullivan poses at the Design Essentials booth during the 2015 World Naturals Hair Show in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Tonya Rapley attends the ColorComm Spring Spree beauty event in New York. 

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Ravelle Clements attends the Everyday People Black Girls Rock day-after party in New York. 

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Marjon Carlos and Mecca Williams attend the William Okpo store opening in New York.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Hadiiya Barbel attends the Best in Black Beauty Awards ceremony in New York City. 

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Bernikia Moore attends Ankara Miami Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Stella Kinawa attends Ankara Miami Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Miranda Jones attends Ankara Miami Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Nigella Miller makes a mane statement at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week Spring 2015.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
Hannan Saleh
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Dana Sawyer attends the Everyday People Brunch in New York City.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Christine Michel puts her pretty locks on display at the Miss Jessie’s Leave-In Condish launch party in New York City.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide
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Kia Davidson attends the Dark & Lovely Au Naturale event at Ricky’s NYC.

Your Summer Extension Inspiration Guide