Braids date back to as early as 3500 BC.

Over the years we have experienced a shift in braiding styles, techniques, and even colors.

2022 saw a further advancement in both tweaks to old styles and techniques as well as an emergence of new ones.

In this article we’ll give you a detailed overview on top braided hairstyles, black braided hairstyles and trends for black girls and women in 2023.

We will also be answering questions like;

• How long do braids last?
• Do braids make your hair grow faster?
• Do braids damage your hair?
• What kind of hair do you use for box braids?
• What are knotless braids?
• Are knotless braids better?

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How long do braids last?

Depending on the hairstyle, braids can last for 3 to at most 5 weeks.

Do braids make your hair grow faster?

Braids don’t necessarily make your hair grow faster, but they are a great protective style. Protective styles allow your hair to remain undisturbed since they require little to no maintenance

Do braids damage your hair?

Unless your stylist braids too tightly around your edges, braids do not damage your hair.

What are knotless braids?

Knotless braids are the light weight and tension less version of box braids achieved using a method where the braid is fed into your natural hair to achieve a flatter look.

Are knotless braids better?

Their light weight nature and lack of a knot which is easier on the scalp) make them a go to for many.

 

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What kind of hair do you use for box braids?

Many hair stylist prefer using Xpression braiding hair or Queen B prescratched hair.

While Xpression hair is said to be heavy, it is visibly more brighter than Queen B prescratched hair.

Box Braids

Box braids are an easy to do style and come in different colors, lengths & sizes including long, short, medium and chunky. 

>>Check out 100 cute box braids hairstyles you should try in 2024 here<<

How much does it cost to get box braids professionally done?

Depending on your stylist’s skill level, length of the braids and the size, the price ranges from $100 to $200.

1) Large/Small Box Braids ( Long Length)

These type of box braids can take up to 4 hours and would cost you $150 to $200.

Type of braiding hair needed can be 60 inch 12 packs of Queen B pre-scratched hair or Xpression hair.

2) Triangle Part Box Braids

As the name suggests, the hair is parted into triangle parts before braiding the hair.

Depending on the length and size, this style can run you up to $120 to $140 and would take 3 to 4 hours.

Xpression braiding hair or Queen B prescratched hair can be used.

3) Jumbo Box Braids

Jumbo box braids are known for their exaggerated size.

Costs vary depending on length but a good estimate falls under $90 to $100.

This style can be achieved using Xpression hair and would take up to 3 hours.

4) Bohemian Box Braids

Bohemian box braids can take up to 5 hours depending on the size and length.

The cost also varies but it can go up to $210. Both Xpression braiding hair and Queen B prescratched hair can be used.

The bohemian look is achieved by adding curly extensions at the bottom as you keep braiding the hair.

5) Knotless Box Braids

Preferred by many due to their tension less and light weight nature, knotless box braids are perfect for anyone who wants to get braids but is afraid of causing damage to their hair.

For this hairstyle, xpression hair, kanekalon hair or queen b hair can be used.

The cost can go up to $200 depending on the length and size.

5) Bob box braids

Bob box braids are simply shoulder length bob braided hairstyles.

Either kanekalon or QueenB or Xpression braiding hair can be used. Bob box braids will cost you $100 to $150 depending on the size & complexity.

Cornrows

Cornrows are an easy to do style that often takes a short time depending on the style.

2020 saw a popular trend of ‘feed in stitch in braids’ which is a popular braiding technique where more hair is added as you braid the hair to make it bigger.

In 2021, the bohemian look where curly extensions are used at the bottom part of the braid will continue to be popular.

1) Feed in/ Stitch in Braids

Feed in/stitch braids come in different lengths and sizes.

You can choose the number of feed in braids you would like. This also factors into the cost and duration.

Premium X-pression braid hair is used. A rough cost estimate starts from $70 to $100.

Lemonade Braids

Why are they called Lemonade braids?

They were dubbed lemonade braids after Beyonce rocked them in her lemonade album.

This is a great and lightweight style that’s perfect for any season.

This style causes no strain on your edges. An hour or two is enough to get this style and the costs starts from $100 to $130. Premium Xpression braiding hair is used.

Faux Locs/Goddess Locs

Faux locs are a great and timeless hairstyle that only look better with time. Faux locs can run you up to $150 depending on the size.

 

Small Goddess Locs

6 hours 40 minutes @ $175.00

 

 

 

6 hours @ $140.00

 

Genie Ponytail Braids

A quick and fun style that’s perfect for any season. Premium X-pression hair is used and the cost varies from $100 to $150 and can go higher depending on the length.

Tribal Braids | Fulani Braids

Tribal braids are braids associated with different African ethnic groups.

The most popular tribal braids are the fulani braids.

Tribal braids are often accessorized using beads or hair cords to give them an extra pop.

They come in different styles including ponytails and ones with a half parting and intricate styles.

Xpression premium hair is used and the cost can go up to $150 depending on the unique style and pattern.

An average of 3 hours is required to braid this style.

Senegalese Twists

Senegalese twists alias rope twists are an easy and beautiful style.

This hairstyle comes in many variations and sizes ranging from plain twists to half feed in cornrows and half twists.

Depending on the size, length and desired variation, Senegalese twists could cost you anywhere from $100 to $280.

6 to 8 packs of xpression braiding hair are used.

 

 

 

 

Passion Twists

Passion twists are what you get when you put together Goddess locs and Sensegalese twists.

They’re braided using the Freetress water wave hair and vary in rates depending on the length.

Standard Passion twists cost $150.

Pop smoke braids

Pop smoke braids are 8 cornrow braids named after the later rapper Pop Smoke.

Pop smoke braids will cost you $100 to $150 depending on the size and complexity.

>>Read more about Pop Smoke braid and check out 40 Pop smoke braids hairstyles in this article<<

Distressed locs

Distressed locs aka bohemian locs aka love locs aka messy faux locs are a variant of faux locs that are braided using different mixtures of hair to give it a distressed look. And no, these are not the same as Butterfly locs.

>>Read everything you should know about distressed locs featuring type of hair used, price, pros & maintenance tips in this article<<

Disclaimer

Each of the different unique styles you’ve seen will vary in price and duration depending on who you pick as your stylist and their skill level.

Licensed braiders tend to charge more money.  Consult your stylist and counter-check  all the necessary details and requirements before booking an appointment.

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