Check out the best black boys braids and some easy braids hairstyles for black boys including micro braids, box braids and braids with undercuts.

Braids have been a super popular style that has become popular world over. Allen Iverson, the basketballer was one of the most famous people to sport a braid and to make it popular. His hairstyle is actually called the Allen Iverson Braids.

Braids or braiding has been a very popular history and it originated in Africa around 5000 years back. Now it’s a hairstyle that is very popular among the black community and its one of the stylish hairstyles out there.

Braids suit young black boys pretty well and it’s a super-smart hairstyle for them. Today we cover the best Black Boys Braids.

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Braid Hairstyles For Black Boys 2022

#1 – Allen Iversen Braids for black boys

Named after the famous basketballer, the Allen Iversen braids are the one sported by the player. They are characterized by a design that has been partitioned.

When you look at it from the top you can see the design. It’s similar to a pattern that is curved.

#2 – Afro Black boy braids

The second, super popular style is the Afro braids. When you take the traditional afro and make braids out of it, then it becomes Afro braids. The thing is, Afro Braids is a concept and not a singular style. Under this concept, you can have numerous styles.

#3 – Bun with Braids for guys

Bun with braids is a good style to go with. It’s basically your normal classic braids that are extended and then made into a bun at the end. This is a very unique hairstyle and requires a bit of hair growth.

This is characterized by a braiding bunch of hair and then stretching it out to the end to make a bun out of it.

#4 – Fade with Braids for guys

This is mixing the old-school braid style with the modern day fade cut. A fade is basically a cut on the sides and the back of the head that gets shorter and shorter gradually.

Whereas the top is bunched together and a braid is created. This is a super popular braid style in 2019.

#5 – Cool Pattern Braids for black boys

A designed braid is basically a patterned braid. It can be a zigzag or circles or straight back. There are various styles that you can use for designing a braid. Here are some popular designer braid styles :

• Criss Cross Braids
• Jagged Braids
• Cross Braids

The style of the braid is dependent on the skillsets of your barber.

#6 – Long Braids for black Boys

Long braids are when you grow your hair long and braid them together. These are some of the most stylish hairstyles out there for boys. Long Braids are also called cornrows.

These are basically braided hair from the top that is grown long and the hair behind the head is also braided.

#7 – Box Braids for black Boys

The most classic black boys braids are the Box Braids. Box braids are when you create box designs on top of the head. Each box has one braid coming out. This is one of the most popular box braid styles going around.

# 8 – Horizontal “Step” Braids

This is one of the trendiest braided hairstyles for boys. It looks adorable on baby boys as it frames their face well. It exudes a certain sense of style. The bun works with single or double braids. You can mix them up and see which one suits the face cut better. Make sure to go easy on the tightness. It can get uncomfortable if too tight.

#8 – Boy’s Cornrow Braids

Cornrows are by far the most popular of them braids. It takes confidence to rock this look. It looks especially cute on children. Boys look stylish and cool with cornrows as part of their braids. Make sure to part your hair well for the cornrows so it’s not too much.

#10 – Braids With Middle Parting Hairstyle

As you can see, this is quite different from the other braided hairstyles that we normally see. This is very simple to master and can be attained at home. We suggest you try this for special occasions as it oozes style and a lot of class.

#11 – Criss Cross Braids For Black Boys

Criss Cross braids are a very easy and convenient hairstyle to pull off if you have medium length or long hair. It does not require much time and it also has a very aesthetic.

Besides its uniqueness the side braids for black boys are in trend right now. You can use hair wax or a hair gel to keep the hair intact.

#12 – Cornrows and single braids for black boys

Adding cornrows to braids is a signature style for ethnic hair. Although you need to go to a salon for it, we promise you that it will be worth it. Depending on the hair volume you can match the cornrows on the hair. A single braid can be more ideal if you have medium length hair.

#13 – Fish Bone Black Boys Braids

This is one of our favorite kinds of braid as it looks more thick and decorative. This can also stay for as long as you’d want. Since the braids are more secure, you can depend on its durability.

#14 – Back crown black boy braids

#15 – Dutch Style Black boy braids