All hairstyles
207 hairstyles so far, best known first. 4 more are on the list to be written.
Sub-Saharan AfricaAfrican hair threading
A traditional sub-Saharan African technique using thread to wrap and braid natural hair.Braid · Any hair
WorldCrochet braids
A protective hairstyle using a latch hook to attach synthetic hair to cornrows.Braid · Any hair
WorldFishtail braid
A two-strand plait resembling fish bones or a corn stalk.Braid · Any hair
WorldDutch braid
A raised plait created by crossing hair sections under the centre strand.Braid · Any hair
WorldBraids
A hairstyle formed by interlacing three or more strands of hair.Braid · Any hair
Photo credits on this page
The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.
- Braid: Ciell, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cornrows: Rod Waddington, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- French braid: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- African hair threading: Judeylive, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Braids: Unknown author, Public domain, source