If one of your goals for the new year is to switch up your everyday look, trying a new hairstyle is a great start. Whether you’re going for a 90s inspired vibe or adding a twist to a simple hairstyle, our five braided hairstyle ideas should help spark some inspiration.
90s inspired bantu knots
90s inspired hairstyles have made a serious comeback, and the 90s inspired bantu knots are a must-try hairstyle this year.
Braided French curl bob
The braided french curl bob is a fun, stylish hairstyle that’s the definition of ‘let your hair down’. Think of it as the perfect mix of cute and chic.
Buzz cut braids with a twist
Bald braids - also dubbed buzz cut braids - have been a cool and maintenance-free hairstyle since 2024, and adding a twist to the hairstyle will have you serving major inspo vibes everywhere you go. Bold, stylish, and easy to maintain.
Braided updo
Another trip back to the 90s. Nothing beats a braided updo with a twist - braids twisted and pinned into a sophisticated bun, creating a structured updo.
Dolly braids
If playful and retro is the vibe you’re going for, dolly braids are the inspo you’re looking for. Nothing adds a cute touch to a hairstyle than curled up ends. It screams fun, girly, and stylish. This hairstyle will have you serving major 90s sitcom, Moesha energy.
