Poetic Justice Braids

One of our favorite braid rocker is also everyone’s favorite girl next door R&B singer, Brandy. This look can be accomplished again by either using longer braids and pulling them to a half high ponytail

There is something about extra length that makes every girl feel that much girlier and these extra length braids are no different. To get this look consider buying hair that reaches the bottom of your waist and having your stylist begin braiding up top all the way to the bottom.

Who doesn’t enjoy ombreing their hair? Don’t feel as if braids have to limit that. You obtain this look the same way you ombre your regular hair. You begin adding colors up top and keep doing it until you reach the bottom of the hair.

Green hair may not be for everybody, in fact, green hair may not be good for many people at all but it’s worth embracing when hoping to give something new with your hair a shot. Like with any other dye to your hair it’s important that you make sure you dip each piece of hair evenly into the dye.

Half up and half down is a style that works for many occasions. You can sport it on a night out on the town and also during a casual day at work. This style has a splash of purple with a shaved side and hair tied up into a bun.

These braids gives you a subtle twist by adding in a splash of purple. It still keeps the professionalism while adding in a little bit of excitement. To obtain this look literally dip one braid in dye.

Beads have a way of making your hair pop a little bit more. Yes, those beads you hated as a child can actually be your friend when styling your hair these days. Pick a section of each braid and incorporate a golden bead.

Until recently I had no idea that the poetic justice braids could be worn on your wedding day. This updo is a perfect way to take your braids into a more formal look. All you need to do is take your braids and grab a handful of bobby pins and style as wanted.

This look gives a TLC, 1990s girl group vibe. If you’re looking for a fun #throwbackThursday this could be a great start. All you need to do is pretend as if your hair is straight and part your hair into sections and pin up what you want to pin up and keep hanging everything else.

Designs are one of the main ways stylist are able to differentiate their styles from others. These subtle parts with baby hair make this style stand apart.

This look includes medium sized braids with a red garment wrapped around them. This look can easily been done as long as you have scarf on hand. Perfect for a day of athletic fun.

R&B Singer Cassie inspired a world of women to shave the sides of their hair and this style pays tribute to her by shaving both sides of the head. In order to get this particular hair style you must first have your stylist (or you) shave both sides of your head before adding the hair in.

If you’re looking for a style that is super sassy, try out the half top knot braided bun. We love the silver braids, beads and baby hair she added. This look is stunning!

Pink highlights may not be the most professional look but if you’re okay with pushing the boundaries a bit perhaps this a style that will work for you. For this look all that is necessary is dipping your hair into pink highlight or dye.

Jewelry and beads mixed with your poetic justice braids definitely add extra flair to your look. We love this side swept braids and baby hair!

Two strand twists continue to be popular in the African American hair community. This look gives the illusion of two strand twists. Grab a big portion of your hair and twist it into a two stand twists and this style is quickly completed.

These are the original braids that Janet Jackson wore in the hit movie Poetic Justice. For this look grab your favorite bandana and put your braids into pig tails and you’ll have this look.

Because the natural industry is growing even the braiding industry has taken notice by creating styles that will give you the illusion that you’re natural. To get this style combine red, yellow and brown and twist your hair up. Not only will it give you the appearance of a natural style but it will also give you a pretty sleek updo.

The appearance of a bob hair style. Once you have your box braids braided in cut your hair down to a length that curves into your face creating a bob like style with braids.

Faux afro puffs are one of the coolest ways to switch up your poetic justice braids. Put your hair in two pony tails one on the left side and the other on the right side. Once you have the pigtails then pin both up to the sides of your hair and you have faux afro bow puffs.