If you’ve grown tired of your man bun, but can’t seem to part with the versatility and attention of long hair, it’s time to try braids for men. Whether you go with a full-out fishtail, or edgy cornrows, there’s a style for any man looking to add some texture to his tresses.

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Braids for Men

Today’s men’s braids are not only for guys with shoulder length or long hair. Those who sport the popular long top short sides boys haircuts or the long top undercuts wonder how else they can style their longer tresses up top. Braids are a fresh answer.

#1: Braided High Ponytail

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Ponytail braided hairstyles work well for men who want to show off a fun dye job. Whether you have a faded blonde ombre, or a fun bright hue, this look will allow you to give your color saturated strands their time to shine. Balance the look with a rugged beard.

#2: Zig-Zag Braid for Men

One of the major benefits of braid styles for men is that you are able to experiment with designs. You can get creative with your parting, or you can actually manipulate the braid into the shape of your choice.

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#3: Braided Extensions for Men

Just because you have short hair does not mean that you have to miss out on the man braid trend. You may play with extensions as well. Box braids use thick yaki braiding hair to create bold plaits—combine different colors for a highlight effect.

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#4: Intricate Male Braids

If you want a style with some staying power, it’s best to gravitate towards smaller cornrows instead of chunky French braid styles. The latter will come apart more easily with wear and tear. The second benefit of a smaller pattern is that it can be manipulated into more intricate designs as shown above.

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