28 Braids for Men – The ‘Man Braid’

Dutch Braids for Men with Taper Fade

@ghostfadekillahx

Ideal for thick or fine hair, these Dutch braids give the illusion of thick hair. Just keep it neat and tight for that fresh and casual effect.

Tight Box Braids for Men

@val_can_braid

Of course, guy braids can include buns! Spice up your bun with these tight box braids. Perfect for any hair texture as long as there is some length to it.

Male Braids with Top Knot

@starsbraidsatl

These male braids and twists are one way of rocking the famous man bun. You can start with these edgy twists, then put all those locks into a high knot for a trendy look.

Beaded Braids with Low Fade

@jose.crespo_

Accessorized with beads, these strawberry braids with a low fade are your hip-hop look of the decade. Put it up in a bun or let it down, you’ll still ooze with swag and flavor.

Braided Mohawk for Black Men

@oliviajstyle

Go for extreme braided hair for black men. Pull those twists into the center for a clean look combined with shaved sides to make a bold statement!

Stylish Feed-In Braids

@certifiedbraider1

Men’s braided hair can always look creative and unique! Get thicker braids when you use feed-ins and allow yourself to use cool patterns and shapes to complete your braided hairstyles!

Twist Braids Men Love

@myrebraids

If you’re wanting to own men braids, try these exquisite designs. Keep it naturally black for contrast and make sure to work with pro braiders for the best results.

Undercut with Braids Designs

@taylordddd._

If you’re getting bored with your long hair and undercut, style it with braids and use a unique design. An undercut puts more emphasis on those cool braids so be sure to take advantage of it.

Small Braids in Cornrow Style for Black Guys

@val_can_braid

Get a sleek braided outcome when you choose to have thin and short cornrow hairstyles for men such as this. Work with a pro to get those head-turning neat cornrows for men.

Short Dreads on Guys

@ghostfadekillahx

Men with short hair – we’ve got you covered! If you’re not up for long locks that are maybe harder to manage, try this look by keeping the dreads on top with gold accessories.

Two-Strand Twists

@starsbraidsatl

The timeless two-strand twists are another way to start the locs lifestyle. This look is nothing with that sharp hairline and those angular patterns that add more edge to the whole look.

Braided Dreadlocks with Beard

@artdreadsbraids

Both an eye-catching men’s hairstyle and a powerful statement, these dreadlocks can be done on natural hair with any length using different techniques! Style your dreads any way you want to look impressive.

Short Hair Braids

@oliviajstyle

It’s not easy to get braids for short hair, but it’s not impossible! Opt for such braid styles for men that feature thin twists to accentuate your length and style with simple patterns.

Side Braids for Long Hair

@charlietaylors

These side braids for long hair were created by braider Lewis from the UK, Words like cool, icy, Nordic, and textured braids work well with it.

“This look is suitable for men with shoulder-length hair or longer. It suits most guys, especially those with a good head shape as it’s head-hugging. Men’s braids can be varied to suit different face shapes to be either fuller or looser. I used a primer (Wella Velvet Amplifier) in the hair whilst braiding to smooth the hair and make it easier to braid then secured the look with hair spray (Wella Eimi Super Set) to catch any loose hair,” Lewis explains.

Ponytail Braids with Mid-Fade

@_dustyhair

Take a close look at this cool intricate braided ponytail hairstyle that emphasizes those cleanly shaved sides. With long hair like this, you’ll have so much freedom in creating unique styles.

3 Long Braids Into 1

@upperhandroyaloaks

It’s time to try a long braid style if you’re getting tired of your man bun or straight-back long hair. Play with the versatility that lengthy hair gives you.

Handsome Fishbone Braids

@msyayafresh

If someone mentions fishbone male braids, you might second guess that it could work. But this photo proves them wrong. A fresh answer to when you’re looking for a new powerful style that can hold your hair neatly. Start with small evenly spaced cornrows then finish with those jumbo braids for a cool look.

Braid Bun with Shaved Design

@dynotaughtme

A braided bun with shaved designs is a trendy style. Stylist Dyno of Upland, CA says it can be your go-to style. It’s sleek, sharp, and clean!

If considering braids for boys then you’re in the right direction. Dyno emphasizes that it’s not only a hairstyle but a lifestyle.

“It changes the way you think and the way you get treated. The maintenance is very low and still washable so that you can stay at your finest. This service is pain-free and will last two weeks. Hair has to reach your eyes to be able to braid and should be a coarse to fine hair texture. Your options are endless,” Dyno explains.

African-American Rock Braids

@yannasbraids

The triangle twists are light and easy, which can be called the Travis Scott braids. The twists are a common style for men but the triangle parts add that new interesting look!

Braider Yanna Cruz of Kansas City, MO created these African-American rock braids.

The best time to receive these triangle box braids or twists, according to Cruz, is while your hair is in its natural state. He explains, “The twist comes out very nice that way. If possible, shape the twists around the face, so that way, there’s fullness portrayed.”

Disconnected Dutch to Fishtail Braids

@divine.hairdos

These are Dutch braids that connect all together, forming a fishtail. Made by California-based stylist Diana Gonzalez, the best thing about it is the unexpected crossings in the middle!

Braid hairstyles for men like this can be rocked in any setting. From work, dinner, to a night out with the boys. Gonzalez suggests, “Just add some pomade on each strand for a clean look and they’ll last for days.”

Braid Beads for Medium-Length Hair

@ivleaguestudios

These braid beads for medium-length hair create a cool-looking style for gents. It’s a men’s braided style that works on natural black kinks the most.

Impressive Zig-Zag Braids

@esthersbraids

These impressive zig-zag braids are a true masterpiece. A braiding style like this will catch everyone’s attention. If you’re considering these zig zag-part braids, know it works better if you got long hair on top.

Bun Braids for Curly Hair

@lena_piccininni

Bun braids for curly hair are a fun way to show off the natural texture. They look so cool on most dudes! To make the man bun pop out, shave the sides, too.

Designed by stylist Lena Piccininni of New Jersey, these bun braids for curly hair feature a bald fade undercut with a braided top knot/bun.

“If you want an undercut, make sure your hair is long enough to push back and/or be able to put in a bun. Thicker or coarse hair on top works best for it to be braided. The hair type could be straight or curly. Both work great with this style. The importance is more of the length and texture,” Piccininni explains.

Viking Braids

@_dustyhair

The inspiration for this trendy braid design is from Ragnar from Vikings, and Pennsylvania-based stylist Dusty McEvoy ended up giving it a new twist. “I loved it because no matter what we did to it – it just all fell together,” says McEvoy.

His #1 tip is to just go for it – all ages, face shapes, and hair types would be perfect. McEvoy points out, “Braids are in and they always will be – just in their own way. I have people who have little hair and I pop one messy braid in there and some hair jewels and it’s a unique twist.”

Men Braids with Fade Hairstyle

@brizy_thebarber

Consider wearing braids with a fade! Pairing up a clean low fade with a sharp braided pattern will highlight your swag.

This haircut is what barber Bri Stewart from Texas calls a bald fade with a half head of braids on top. “What I like about this look is that the texture of this guy’s hair was really good for the fade that I did on him, and the braids were a complete freestyle,” Stewart explains.

Making sure the hair is long enough to grab is Stewart’s advice to gents who want to try men hairstyles like this one. Stewart adds, “My preference is longer than four and a half inches. Also, be prepared for uncomfortable pulling on the scalp and maintaining the look after.”

Cornrows with an Undercut

@gotbraidz__2

This is a popular man bun undercut cornrow design by Trish Furtado, a licensed hair braider from Florida. A mixture of small and big cornrows forming a pattern gives an extraordinary look to the man bun.

These cornrows can be in any shape, style, or size when it comes to hair braids for guys. You just have to be creative and choose a design that shows your personality.

Furtado says, “This braided style is easy to maintain whether you have thick or thin hair. This style looks great for kids and adults.”

Another great feature of this style is that you can manage how much hair you would like to grow out and choose different haircuts on the sides. Furtado adds, “With cornrows, you don’t need to worry about doing your hair every day, but you do need to wrap the braids and keep your scalp greased.”