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21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs

Spring's on the horizon and we're getting inspired by these colorful dos. 
21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Whether you want to step outside the style box or have a penchant for all things outrageous, yarn twists, braids or locs are a fun way to up the ante.

Mixing your natural tresses with yarn (yes, actual yarn) are a quick and easy way to experiment with a new look, without the worry of keeping it permanent or having a negative reaction to synthetic tresses.

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The cozy aesthetic is perfect for winter, but obviously wearable year-round. Don’t believe us?

Get inspired by these beautiful Black women, who clearly know the power of this distinct style…and a whole lot of color. 

01
Electric Blue

Ultramarine and ultra fabulous. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@olaj_arel/instagram
02
Two-Toned

Now this is how you make a hair statement. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@brunaramosfe/instagram
03
Back To Black

Simple and chic. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@vvjewlez/instagram
04
Denim-Gray

Bejeweled and multi-colored. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
05
Poppin’ In Pink

Only for the bold. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@miccheckk12/instagram
06
50 Shades Of Lilac

So vibrant! 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@tasselfaity/instagram
07
Pumpkin Spice

Orange is always a good idea. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@vivianegbedi/instagram
08
Berry Good

Obsessed with these dark pink locs. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@hermosa_alma/ instagram
09
Slayin’ in Gray

Need we say more?

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@yanpatan/instagram
10
Blonde Crown

Queen status. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@commoditystyle/instagram
11
Taste The Rainbow

The more color, the better!

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@brethe_braider/instagram
12
Peek-A-Boo Color

We almost missed those red and yellow twists! 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@chari_luv/instagram
13
Beautiful Blue

Aqua hues for the win. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
14
White Hot

And in a top knot–fab! 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@iamlilredz/instagram
15
Violet Vibes

We spot a purple unicorn. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@thebraidconcept_/instagram
16
Light Lob

Loving this faint purple slay. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@_mballah_nicole/instagram
17
Sea Foam Fierce

Slaying in space buns! 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@aggie_hair/instagram
18
Remixed Bob

All it took was one twist to take this look next level. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@stylebynne/instagram
19
Chestnut Twists

All brown everything. Gorgeous! 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@queenpokoo/instagram
20
Blue-Purple Mashup

She’s pulling off this eccentric look. 

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
21
Countless Shades of Slay

Did you count them all?

21 Beautiful Black Women Slaying In Yarn Twists, Braids and Locs
@konartistlove/instagram
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