Black braided updos are a classic go-to for busy days. African hair can be a challenge to maintain and take care of, but braids cut down styling time and allow natural hair to be styled without heat or damaging products. Braiding your hair doesn’t always have to be the same boring style repeated over and over again. We’ve got ten unique braids for you to try when you want something fresh and new!

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#1: Double Braided Hairstyle for Black Hair

A double braided updo like this one provides all the easiness and reliability of braids with the added fun and excitement of trying out an original style. The two French braids are meant to wrap around your head from one ear to the other like a headband. Gather up the leftover hair and secure it into a low side-bun to finish this look off.

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#2: Black Braided Updo For Twists Or Box Braids

This braided hairstyle can work with any type of hair, but having your locks in Senegalese Twists will provide you with the best outcome. This look is simple to recreate at home—just braid the front section of your hair and tie it back along with the back section. Tuck the stray ends into place and you’re all set for a night on the town!

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#3: Braided Headband Updo

There are plenty of reasons why people don’t like plastic headbands—they can cause headaches, they can damage your hair and they leave that awful dent when they’re in for long enough. Pass! The next time you’re craving a headband for your natural tresses, just try out this cute puff with a crown braid to achieve the same effect.

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#4: Fun Black Braided Updo For Micro Braids

Micro braids can be super fun to style. Try this simple updo at home: pull your hair back as if you were going to tie a ponytail and stop midway through the pull, leaving the hair to form a bun in the elastic. Carefully mold the hair the way you’d like it and be wary of stray ends.