There are so many different ways you can rock black braided hair. Yarn braids are a particularly stunning idea of a hairstyle that focuses on the distinct texture that is obviously artificial, but in a way in tune with your kinks.

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Yarn Braids – Color and Style Ideas

You can opt for a one color ‘do, or try every shade of the rainbow. And you can choose from waist-skimming twists/braids, short and sweet styles and everything in between. If you want a bit of extra pizzazz, you can add some beads or a couple of wraps or…. Ok, see for yourself below.

#1: Two-Tone Twists with Beads

Chocolate and black make a lovely color couple that’s not too flashy, but as long as it complements your skin tone it’s all that matters. Want some small accents? Shiny beads scattered throughout the braids near the roots will illuminate your face bringing out the eyes, especially if you also add some shiny earrings.

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#2: Long Braids with Blue and Pink Yarn

Would you get a load of how striking these yarn braids are? The pink, turquoise, and yellow mélange woven throughout her mane is magnificent. One-color yarn box braids are still fabulous, but you can never go wrong with a colorful look.

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#3: Long Black Yarn Twists

Now that is a beautiful head of thick twists. Being centre-parted, twists of this length would make your face rounder, but an asymmetrical, side-parted styling like this is, on the contrary, slimming and chic.

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#4: Blue and White Yarn Hairstyle

There are countless color options you can try with yarn. This blue and white combination is very refreshing. If you prefer a longer style, but don’t want it to come out too bulky, opt for layered braids.

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#5: Blonde Ponytail with Yarn

When you’re scrolling through images of yarn braids, you will probably come across a lot of pics of African locks. But yarn wraps like these can also be done on Caucasian hair and on relaxed black hair. You just get a different look with thinner braids.