Braided hairstyles suit all older women who want to maintain their youthfulness and look modern, cool, or elegant. These styled braids are versatile so that they can be adapted to numerous occasions, moods, personalized styles, or needs. 

Braided Hairstyles for Older Women

Braided hairstyles for older women can be box braids or any other protective knitted hairstyles. You will use these to protect your hair from damage, pollution, and other external factors. Also, French braids can be styled in so many ways, creating a crown around your head or styling some exquisite buns.

Whatever you choose, braids are a good option for any older woman. Below we have prepared some of the cutest examples, so scroll down and discover them.

1. Long Box Braids

Instead of feeding in the braids starting from the roots, add the hair a few inches later. Make sure you gradually add the bulk hair, maintaining your braid’s thickness all the way till the end. 

2. Wedding Dutch Braid

This braid for older women is a gorgeous option for events and occasions when you heed a spotless, flawless hairdo. Start from the top and, using the Dutch braid, create a braided crown. The hairstyle is also called a Halo braid hairdo. 

3. Top Braided Bun

Braids for older women that enrich and extend your main usually consist of feeding in the knits with Jumbo hair. Opt for a color that suits your skin tone and wear your knits rolled into a bun, on top of the head. 

4. Braided Pigtails

A hairstyle with two braided ponytails that fall on each shoulder is childish and will make any older woman look youthful and sweet. Get a pair of straight bangs and wear them spread on the forehead. 

5. One-sided Cornrows

Black women tend to wear their hair knitted into cornrows whenever they want a protective hairstyle. These braids prevent damage and tame coarse hair. In this case, styling the cornrows on one side gives the whole hairstyle a beautiful shape and direction.