20 Gorgeous Fulani Braid Looks to Try ASAP

Fulani braids can be worn as short or as long as you desire. Here, these honey blonde braids show off her stunning features and compliment her brown skin tone.

Depending on the length of your hair, you'll need to add extensions to bring this style to life. Once you're done braiding and pinning your hair up, be sure to add beads and jewels to make it your own. 

Like any braided look, you get to decide how small or large you like them. But, be prepared for an extended salon visit. Though these aren't quite micro, they are small and will add tension to the scalp, so be sure to care for your edges and scalp post-appointment with an aloe or castor oil-based product. 

Gabrielle Union's cascading braids are the quintessential summer protective style. Washing braids can be a bit of challenge, especially when you want to keep the frizz at bay, but Cantu Apple Cider Vinegar Root Rinse makes it easy to cleanse the scalp without disrupting your style. 

Teyonah Parris is the protective style queen, and her back-length Fulani braids are a style out her playbook we should all give a try. 

Mirian Njoh is giving us mermaid vibes, and we are here for it. Adding sea tone colors give these blonde braids a pop of color that screams "Hello, summer!" 

If you're heading to a special event this summer and want to do something different, opt for a half-up, half-down 'do. To recreate the textured look of the hair, add a little mousse and braid the hair into a few big braids overnight. 

All I can envision is Destiny's Child's Say My Name video when I look at Alissa Ashley's braids. The straight back style is a part of pop culture and will forever be iconic.

Here we see a few different hair go-to's happening. First up are the feed-in braids accented with baby hair. I can't say for sure how Romance secured her shells (my guess is hair thread and a needle), but she upped the creative ante with this look, and it's one that would be fun to try. 

This is my first time seeing Fulani braids styled into two ponytails, and I love this look. It's stylish, trendy, and will keep your hair off of your neck when the summer heat hits. 

Side-parted braids offer a beauty opportunity to protect your coils and frame your face. 

Braids don't always need additional extensions, and Jeanette's simple style is one that could be done in the comfort of your own home if you're a seasoned braider.

Gold was the only bead color I'd wear in my teens, so seeing them on Cree gives me a cold cup of nostalgia. Gold beads can be found on Etsy and Amazon with ease. 

We love a good bob, and Ijeoma gives us just that with a shoulder-length cut and a mix for black, gold, and wooden beads for depth. 

Yara Shahidi gives us a curly puff with a beaded-Fulani accent.

We've already seen Teyonah once before on this list, but I couldn't leave this style off. The chunky braids here are ideal for someone who wants the Fulani braided look with a minimal salon time commitment.

Taraji P. Henson's Fulani updo is perfect for the summer heat. But if you suffer from dry scalp or plan to wear this style for an extended period, you may want to talk to your stylist about how to care for your scalp (specifically the crown of the head where the bun sits). 

When Rihanna hit the red carpet, I immediately jotted this down on my list of top five beauty looks of all time. The winged liner and no-makeup makeup brought this look together seamlessly. 

Justine Skye's lime-green embellished braids are perfect for a tropical vacation, but be sure you pack clothes and eyeliner that match! 

Fulani braids are incredibly versatile, and this braided pony confirms that. What makes this look special is the placement of the beads. The black and brown accents make Tynece's melanin pop.