27 Braided Summer Hairstyles to Ask for at Your Next Hair Appointment (2024)

Give them inches on inches of long knotless braids—a look that is guaranteed to reel in tons of attention. Not only does this look have longevity, but it's easy to style and creates less tension to the scalp.

Blake Lively is known to have stunned in a few showstopping braided looks in her career, but none have left a splash like this messy ponytail.

A really talented hairstylist will be able to create shapes and designs through feed-in braids. Hearts, stars, and boxes are just a few to get you started.

Opt for a thicker braid, and finish the ends in cute little curls—a great option if you don't have as much time on your hands to create smaller braids.

Naturally, the next look is the classic box braids. These slim braids take tons of skilled handwork and can be considered a true work of art.

A cute, classic, and easy look to recreate are loose French braids. Just braid one on either side of your head and tie them closed at the nape of your neck.

Something about whipping around a long braided ponytail just feels extraordinarily powerful. This classic staple is a go-to for Black women.

The boho goddess box braids, sometimes referred to as "Lisa Bonet braids," are a natural plait hairstyle with loose ends. Tie it up or let it all hang loosely around you.

Feed-in braids never fail to look fierce. Particularly when braided up into a high ponytail, you've got one killer crown to show off.

Space buns are cute on their own, but when you can have a Dutch braid leading up to them, then they're just straight up showstopping.

Let those knotless braids curl up at the bottom for a stunning braided look. You can have your stylist braid in different colors to create an ombré effect as well.

These zigzag feed-in braids are quite a work of art. Collect those long braids into a beautiful updo on top of your head to recreate this look.

A popular wedding hairstyle, the braided side-bun is an enchanting look that helps keep all your hair up in an artistic way.

It's all about the accessories in this one. Opt for jumbo braids that frame the face elegantly for a short-hair look.

Here's an old classic that's been remixed and modernized. The stitch feed-in braids are a remix of the early Y2K hairstyle of fishbone braids.

Try mixing in a different color for a contrasting look. This can apply to all kinds of braiding and hairstyles as well.

This one is a '90s-inspired look that's serving endless amounts of sultry sophistication. You can accessorize with a little bead in your hair to recreate the full look.

Braid the sides of your hair, tie them together, twist and pull the rest of your hair through them. This is a cute and easy way to keep your hair out of your face as you run your daily errands.

The braided Bantu knots are a Central and South African hairstyle that has transitioned into a modern day protective style for African Americans.

Mix in a little color when you opt for extended box braids. The zigzag feed-in braids add a fun visual to opt for as well.