Side braids are one of the trendiest hairstyles among African American women. Nowadays, side braid hairstyles are popular in America and other western countries because of their versatility.

Braids can be done in many ways, from box braids and cornrows to ponytails and buns. Let us inspire you with fashionable, innovative styles of women’s side braids for black hair.

To protect your hair from damage, always apply a moisturizer before making braids and don’t tie your braids tightly.

Side Braids for Black Women

These are the five best side braid hairstyles for black hair. We’re sure you’ll find a style you love!

1. Half Cornrows

Feeling spunky and daring? Instead of sporting a full head of cornrow braids, try them on just one side. Your rebellious side will thank you for the mix of natural hair and neat braids.

2. Two Side Braids

When you make your braids thin, you can fit two of them on the side. Let these delicate braids fancy up a cute curly black ponytail for black women.

3. Hairline Side Braid

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To make sure your side braid is the focus of your hairstyle, start it near or at your hairline. This black women’s thick braid leads the way to a low side ponytail.

4. Side Braided Cornrow’s Spiral

Cornrows are a stylish braided hairstyle. When this cornrow is turned into a spiral form on the side of the head, it gives a chic look to women with black hair. This side braided hairstyle looks incredible on long black hair.

In this hairstyle, you do the partition of hair with the help of the side part. Then, all the hairs are converted into braids and swept on the side, while the remaining hair is transformed into spiral side cornrows.

5. Stylish Black Hair Braided To The Side

This side braided hairstyle makes your charming personality a center of attraction among the crowd of people. If you have long black hair, then it is a plus point. You can see in the image below that the hairs are firstly side-parted then converted into several braids that are swept on the side.