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9 Fulani Braid Styles That Are As Cool As Rihanna's

There are endless ways to slay the head-turning hairdo.
9 Fulani Braid Styles That Are As Cool As Rihanna's
By Jennifer Ford · Updated November 4, 2020
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Rihanna sent social media into a frenzy Monday night after photos of her rocking Fulani braids surfaced. RiRi sported the dope ‘do at the 2019 Fashion Awards, and the cool coif instantly garnered fans’ admiration.

Stylists Yusef Williams and Nafia White are responsible for creating Rihanna’s coveted cornrows and inspiring our next protective style to be transparent.

In the coming weeks, we expect to see the look all over our timeline, and so there’s no better time than now to round up Fulani Braid inspiration.

In the gallery below, check out nine beautiful ways to revamp the look this holiday season.

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