Micro Braids

Nicki Minaj’s ultra high ponytail is one of the sexiest micro braids hairstyles on our list, and is the perfect way to dress your braids up for a night on the town.

One of the best things about braids and twists is how they allow for color experimentation without actually damaging or altering your natural hair. These dramatic ombre micro braids are perfectly on trend, and they’re a great way to revamp your look for summer fun or festival season.

Micro braids are great for creating all sorts of updos like this elegant bun. A style like this will have you looking and feeling red carpet ready, but will also look appropriate at work as an everyday style.

A chin-length bob is the perfect way to wear your micro braids in a chic, low-maintenance style. This look is especially flattering on oval shaped faces, while the side shave can help slim round faces.

The skinniest of skinny micro braids will leave you with a luxurious head of flowing hair. Because these braids are so thin, they’ll probably take an entire day to install. The upside is that once they’re in you can do anything with these braids that you’d do with a head full of long, flowing hair.

Put a wavy texture in your micro braids by wrapping them around perm rods and dipping in hot water to set. We like this style for creating softness around the face, and it’s a good way to refresh your look after braids have been in for a few weeks.

Warm shades of blonde help to make this micro braid style dimensional and fun. You can wear them any time of year, but we especially like this look for spring and summer.

This intricate side style is a gorgeous example of how micro braids can be worn on your wedding day. Sweeping braids across the forehead creates a face framing fringe that brings attention to your eyes without obscuring your face in photographs.

Use human hair extensions to get open micro braids with soft, touchable curls. Because you can safely use heat-styling tools on this hair, you’ll have lots of quick styling options for both straight and curly looks.

Skinny micro braids are perfect for creating larger braided looks like these cute three-strand braid pigtails. This simple look is a cute way to dress up an everyday style, and is a good option for securing your braids without pulling on edges.

The reddish tinge in these chestnut brown micro braids is perfectly suited to women with warm undertones in their skin. If you’ve got leftover hair from another style, try throwing in a few golden blonde strands to create some extra warmth.

Brandy’s chic top knot is the perfect style for literally any occasion. Whether you’re heading to the grocery store or out on a date, this look is cute, trendy and easy to throw together.

Gabrielle Union’s ultra long micro braids are one of our favorite protective looks ever. For super long styles that won’t feel heavy or hurt your neck, we recommend sticking with synthetic hair extensions.

The platinum color and curly bob styling give these micro braids a glamorous 1920s vibe. If you’ve got light tan skin like Zoe Kravitz, this pale platinum shade can brighten up your face and bring out your eyes.

Want to try blonde waves for a few weeks? These open micro braids are the perfect canvas to go platinum without touching the color of your natural hair. For the most styling options and least amount of shedding, this is a look where human hair is worth the investment.

Use layered color to create interest in your micro braids style without the hassle of having to blend different colors together within each individual braid.

Want to wear micro braids without the time commitment? There are tons of options for realistic looking micro braids wigs, letting you choose the style for a day without having to plan ahead.

This simple micro braids chignon is elegant perfection for your wedding day or another special occasion. If you’ve got open micro braids, leave some loose tendrils to add softness to the look.

The soft wave and natural sheen of human hair extensions make open micro braids a versatile style that’s easy to wear up or down.

This high ponytail with open micro braids is a fun, flirty style that’s perfect for showing off your love of vintage ’90s style.