
Image: braids are usually done with cornrows in the front and box braids in the back, and they’ve made a major comeback recently. Image: make us pick a favorite between jumbo and small knotless braids! 12. It’s a twist on the classic french braids and adding curly hair extensions to the ends for extra volume.

Image: is by far one of my favorite styles this Summer. Double French Braids with Curly Extensions Image: nostalgic style is great when you don’t want to deal with the extra weight box braids brings, but gives you the same effect.

Image: feed-in phenomon continues and this style is a great way to utilize hair extensions and incorporate braids. This braided ponytail style is beautiful and so precise. Image: no secret that last year when Beyonce dropped lemonade she brough back the mini braids she refers to as lemonade braids. Refresh day 4 curls and a few braids on the side of your head and you’re off! 7. Image: you’re looking to keep your curls and get creative, this simply style is for you. Image: braided style is great if you’re headed to a special occassion such as a wedding or formal event and still want to rock your natural texture. Add a few gold cuffs to spice up your braids effortlessly. Image: braids have been one of the biggest braided trends recently. Image: braids are a favorite for many, but this style is great to show off curl definition and versatility. Image: knotless braids are back with an optional twist of curling the ends. Image: long bob is so popular that stylist holds classes online and in person just to teach it.

If you’re the queen of braided styles, we’ve gathered more than a dozen for you to send to your stylist to try next. Sure, you can wear protective styles any other time of the year, but because of the summer heat, most curlies like to tuck their hair away when doing outdoor activities, like traveling, swimming and laying on the beach. Photo: summer is right around the corner and that means it’s time to show off your best protective styles.
