40 Super-Chic Stitch Braids Styles Trending This Year

Stitch braids are among the trendiest braids hairstyles making waves in the fashion world RN. Stitch braids hairstyles are versatile; with unlimited options for length, designs, color, etc. That’s what we need this season, right?

First things first. We need to clarify some definitions and terms before looking into photos. So, here’s everything you need to know about stitch braids hairstyles.

What Are Stitch Braids

The stitch braids technique involves creating fascinating cornrows of different sizes on your natural hair using the ‘stitch in’ braiding method with additional hair. As a result, we get very neat lines and stitch-like partings.

How to Do Stitch Braids

Stitch braiding can be done in two ways – using the rubber-band and no-rubber-band methods. In the rubber band method, the hair is parted into sections and secured with rubber bands before braiding. The second way, i.e. the no-rubber-band method, involves no rubber bands and entails the use of styling gel and fingers to hold the sections in place as your hair is being braided. Here is the tutorial on how to do stitch braids with rubber bands.

How Long Do Stitch Braids Last?

Stitch braids last longer than many other types of braided hairstyles. With proper maintenance, they can last between 4 – 8 weeks.

We have also rounded up some style inspiration to share with you these top 40 super-chic stitch braids styles.

1. Stitch Braids with Color. Are you a lover of colored hair? No problem. You can go for more than a single shade for your stitch braids hairstyle. Can’t possibly blame you as braids with color make for the hottest look.

By Andresa Silva 2. Small Stitch Braids. Stitch braids can be jumbo-size as well as delicate and thin. Each style has its own charm. She ended her stitch braids with curly ends and also made the small stitch braids a lot more magnificent by braiding them in a zigzag pattern.