Introduction
There are times you just don’t want hair all over your face or shoulders, but still want to wear a pretty hairstyle. These moments are perfect for braided buns. They let you look fancy without sacrificing comfort, allowing you to wear creative braids that reflect your personality while keeping the ends tucked in for a polished finish. Whether in summer, winter, or all year round, braided bun styles are practical, stylish, and versatile, elegant enough for special occasions like weddings and easy to tone down for casual gatherings.
If you’ve been looking for stunning braided bun hairstyles for black hair, we’ve gathered 35 amazing styles for your next look. These braided buns prove that a simply wrapped and tucked-away hairstyle can still be eye-catching and glamorous, making the time spent in the salon chair completely worth it. Before we explore these 35 braided bun hairstyles, let’s take a look at the benefits of braided buns for black hair.
Benefits of Braided Buns for Black Hair
While researching, we discovered some trendy, gorgeous braided bun hairstyles that offer you beauty without stress and many other benefits. Yet, be it classic braided buns or modernized styles, these looks come with plenty of advantages.
Some of those benefits include:
1. Versatility
One major benefit of the braided bun hairstyles is that they offer versatility. These styles are perfect for casual and formal events. You can wear them in various ways and dress them up or down, depending on the occasion.
The braided bun hairstyles for black hair work with different hair textures, making them suitable for everyone. You can choose to go for a low bun or a high bun style. Whatever you like.
2. Comfort
Another benefit of these hairstyles is that they hold your hair neatly in one place and reduce irritation in hot weather. This means you can stay cool throughout the day without the need to restyle your hair for comfort.
3. Protection
Tucking away the ends of your hair helps prevent breakage, dryness, damage from harsh weather, friction, and daily manipulation. You can be confident that your hair will remain strong and protected throughout the weeks or months you keep the style.
4. Hair Growth
With your hair braided and protected, it is less likely to break or be affected by the environment. This leads to growth and better hair health.
That means there’s a higher chance that your hair will grow more and retain its length.
5. Moisture Retention
Just as we mentioned, braided bun hairstyles keep the ends of your hair tucked away. This reduces your hair’s exposure to environmental factors that cause dryness. And by protecting your hair, it retains the oils and creams you apply, keeping it hydrated.
Top 35 Braided Bun Hairstyles for Black Hair
Here are 35 braided bun hairstyles we’ve selected for your black hair:
1. Low Braided Bun with Side Part
On top of our list is the low braided bun with a side part. This look protects your hair perfectly and gathers it into a low bun. It’s a style that’s been in town for a long time and still appears chic.
So, get your hair extensions and braid this bun style.
All you have to do is create the side part first, then divide your hair into sections before braiding. You can put your hair together and roll the ends to form your cute bun.
2. Braided Bun with Side Bow
This is one of the chicest braided bun hairstyles for black hair that’s been trending. The adorable bow by the side of the style adds the extra flair needed. It made the style not just unique but eye-catching. So, go for this perfect braided bun hairstyle for a glamorous look.
What’s more, you can loosen the stitched side bow if you feel like switching things up. Leave it to flow to achieve side bangs.
3. Feed-in Cornrows Low Bun
If you’ve ever thought braided bun hairstyles for black hair are limited to a few basic styles, the feed-in cornrows low bun is here to prove you wrong. This hairstyle adds the hair extension little by little till it gets thicker and longer. This technique helps to reduce the tension on your head, and we love how the bigger braids are done to give the feed-in cornrows an upgrade.
4. High Braided Bun
Have you always wanted a simple braided bun hairstyle? Check out the high braided bun style. It is a classic look that remains fabulous even after all these years. Simply get your hair extension pack, a cream, a wide-tooth comb, and a rattail comb to get started.
Divide your hair into four parts: two sections at the back and two at the front. This is an easy way to correctly split the sections without making mistakes. Now, section one of the parts from the back into smaller sections with your rattail comb. Braid each with your hair extensions and move to the next. Once you are done with all four parts, gather your hair and put it in a bun.
5. Straight Braided Low Bun
Do you know you can go for a bun style even with your all-back cornrows? It’s pretty simple. All you have to do is get your hair extensions and braid your natural hair.
Like in the image above, you can go for stitch braids. Once you’re done with the cornrows, use a hair tie to hold the ends together, then roll your bun. If you don’t want to use a hair tie, you can sew the bun with a needle and thread.
6. Braided Bun with Swirled Cornrows and Swooped Edges
Another must-try braided bun on our list is the swirled cornrows paired with swooped edges. Level up your braided bun style by going for something out of the ordinary. For your bun, instead of braiding with the three-strand method, you can twist a good amount of hair extension, and voila, it already looks so good.
Can we talk about the detailing of the swooped edges? It is top-notch, making the style even fancier.
However, when you want to style, we wouldn’t recommend that you recreate this look by yourself. Make sure to visit the salon with the style inspo to avoid a look that falls flat.
7. Braided Bun with Bangs
Bangs suit everyone. You can choose a bang style you want and incorporate it into your braided bun. This will be a cool way to add an extra flair to your look (if that’s what you want).
From curtains to wispy bangs, there are quite a number of them you can blend into your braids, and they always hit!
8. Stitch Braids with Jumbo Sculpted Bun
If you want to avoid daily styling and still want to look elegant, go for the stitch braids with a jumbo sculptured bun. It features beautifully made cornrows, a sculptured bun, and tendrils to frame the face.
The spiky strands from the bun also need to be mentioned. They are a cherry to top the look. So, take a break from daily styling and manipulation and go for this braided bun for black hair.
9. Love Braided High Bun
As we’ve said, the braided bun is extremely versatile. Take a chance to achieve a shape or any detail with your braids. You can showcase your personality through your choice.
While the love braided bun is an excellent option, you can go for whatever other shapes you like.
Get your braids done and roll them to form your bun. This is a simple, yet fascinating way to put your stamp on the look.
10. Half-Up Braided Bun
No one’s immune to the charm of the half-up, half-down style. Well, you don’t have to be when you can actually slay a half-up braided bun look.
It’s one of those hairstyles that simply stands out no matter the place. They are elegant, fun, and youthful. So, why not leave out the back side of your hair and roll your bun with the top section? It is the perfect combination of two unique styles.
11. Curvy Braided Bun
This is a simple, classy, easy-to-achieve braided bun style. The curvy braided bun is an epic version that features angled braids meeting at the crown of your head. The cornrows are braided neatly using the stitch technique, with only a few sections, creating a jumbo braid effect.
We will advise you to make use of a lot of hair extensions. However, start with smaller strands before gradually increasing them. That way, your cornrows and bun maintain the perfect size without becoming too heavy.
12. Lemonade Braids Bun
These braids are characterized by their pattern. We love the idea of a lemonade braided bun anytime. The little details added to the back braids make it phenomenal. And you can wear them for a long time without worrying about getting your hair done soon.
So, shop for your hair extensions and style the lemonade braids bun.
13. High Braided Bun with Accessories
Another way to express your creativity with braided bun hairstyles is to add accessories to your look. Don’t just settle for only the braids when you can add a show-stopping detail. We love the gold ring accessories on braid styles. They make them extremely stylish in an instant and offer a polished finish. So, what do you say? Will you be adding some nice accessories for your high braided bun?
14. Low Curly Bun
If you can make it curly, why not? The low curly bun style grabs everyone’s attention without a doubt, as it's impossible not to fall in love with curly tresses.
It’s genius to add some strands to the front part of the hair while wrapping the ends of the cornrows into a low bun.
This makes the style mesmerizing and elegant. But what’s most incredible about the style is the fact that it fits for any occasion.
15. Flat Twist Braided Bun
Have you ever considered a flat twisted braided bun style? This is for our natural hair ladies. You don't need hair extensions. Just part your hair into sections (you can divide it any way you want), then flat twist your hair.
Take two strands of hair and cross, add a bit more hair from your scalp to the strand at the bottom, and cross it over the strand at the top. Continue this technique till you’re done with it.
16. Double Braided Buns
The two big braided bun transforms the regular braided bun hairstyle into a statement. Nothing about this look screams normal. It is playful, outstanding, and bold. Just look: from the stitch element added to the single braids included in the bun, everything makes the style impeccable. You would have to agree with us that there is so much to love about this look.
17. Cornrows with Top Bun
The cornrows with a top bun have to be one of our top picks on this list. First, the simple, neat, high cornrows are a chef's kiss, not to mention the curly bun attached to the ends of the hair that gives it the extra magic.
This style is one of those looks you can wear to any event. While it won’t be bad for a wedding event, it will still look amazing for work. What do you think?
18. Voluminous Braided Bun
We were looking for something out of the ordinary to add to our braided bun hairstyle list for black hair, and that’s when we came across this voluminous style. Perfect to bring in the extras and pops, the voluminous braided bun ensures you are the center of attention. It brings not just style to the table, but protection and versatility. A statement look that gives you charming, yet bold vibes.
19. Two Cornrow Braids with a Bun
This style resembles a halo braid. However, instead of going round, the hair is sectioned into two, and the braids meet at the back. They are pretty quick to create and can last for weeks with proper care.
It is a bun style you can recreate when you have a little time to style. Plus, they are functional and beautiful.
20. Cornrows with Top Bun and Layered Side Bangs
For a protective style that’s trendy and captivating, try the cornrows with top bun and layered side bangs. Reinvent the braided bun style for a fashionable Gen Z look. The style takes the classic bun and infuses it with braids for something creative.
Definitely added to our must-try list.
21. Braided Bun with Faux Locs
It can be locs, too. Twists your faux locs to give you a bun style. You can make it more fun by leaving a few curly strands out or accentuating it with accessories. It is a simple bun look that’s perfect for all occasions and quite easy to maintain.
22. Freestyle Cornrow Bun
For women who want to do something more intricate and creative with their braided bun, we present the freestyle cornrows bun. This style has free braids that are curled at the front of the face and rounded braids to form the bun at the crown of the head. It is an iconic braid bun to wear, whether you have long or short hair.
23. Middle Part Braided Low Bun
Though it is simple, it can be stylish at the same time. The middle-part braided low bun gives you a fresh look while staying true to the classic bun style.
To achieve this, part your hair in the middle till you reach the crown of your head, then divide each side into different small sections. Braid from the middle to the back of your head, and gather your braids together once you are done.
This can be a simple style to rock if you have long hair. You won’t need to use hair extensions.
24. Box Braid Bun with a Side Swoop
Don't want a simple bun style with your box braids? Well, swoop part of the braids to the side and add them to the rest of your braids at the back, before wrapping everything for the bun. You can enhance the look with any accessories of your choice for special occasions or a day at the beach.
This is one of the most stunning ways you can style your box braids and achieve a bun.
25. Zigzag Braided Bun
We promised spicy bun styles from the beginning; another one is the zigzag braided bun. The highlights of the look are the S-looking lines, the small braid, and the big braids at the sides.
If you have full hair, flaunt this braided bun hairstyle for black hair. It is not a likely look anyone would go for when they decide to wear a bun, that makes it unique. Achieve a voluminous zigzag look for a special touch to your bun.
26. Braided Bun with Undercut
Are you looking for an edgy braided bun hairstyle for black hair? We recommend this with an undercut. Shave the sides and back of your head, then braid the top part for a daring look. The look marries the braid style and cut to give a dashing appearance.
27. Cornrows with an Afro Bun
Afro bun hairstyles always work! You can count on them to achieve a captivating look. If you love simple hairstyles that still make a statement, this should be your choice.
Section your hair into two parts. Braid each side till you reach the back of your head and secure them with a hair tie. Make sure to brush the back of your head well before keeping the hair in place. Now, attach your afro bun to your hair. You're done!
28. Creative Swirl Pattern Cornrow with Low Bun
The intricate designs in cornrows are among the most exciting things about braids. They capture the skill of the braider and show the beauty of culture. You are always free to go with any pattern of your choice when braiding your hair for the bun style.
Just like in the image above, the swirl pattern will level up your entire braid bun look.
29. Stitch Braids into Two Curly Boho Buns
Experiment with two braided buns. While the first thought would be to create two different sections at the crown of your head, here’s a twist that makes it indeed unique: placing the buns at the back of your head.
Do not be tempted to separate them. Braid your cornrows to the back and create the buns with some braids.
30. Braided Bun with a Scarf
Scarves can be an amplifier. Against your black hair, they can add color to your look and create a stronger statement. So, go ahead and use a scarf to achieve the desired effect. Don’t hold back.
You can weave it, then attach it to your bun or wrap it around your head before making the bun.
31. Side-Swept Stitch Braided Updo with a High Rosette Bun
A rosette bun anyday speaks class and gorgeousness. This style might need a professional hand because of the sections created. That way, it comes out beautiful.
But if you’re styling this yourself, start by creating the section that separates the braids from the sleek side before doing anything else. Though it’s a technical style to achieve, it looks good.
32. Flat Twist with High Afro Bun
Go for a flat twist with a high afro bun for a style you won't forget. We bet a few people will stop you to ask how you achieved this style. It’s a fantastic look for events or summer days; lightweight, low-maintenance, and elegant.
Keep things simple with this look and enjoy a style that emphasizes your afro texture.
33. Braided Bun with Micro Twists
The braided bun with micro twists is a versatile, protective, and romantic style. While creating the twists can take a whole day or more, depending on your hair length, the bun can be done in less than 10 minutes.
Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Hold with a hair tie, then braid the twists before wrapping them to create the bun. Easy!
34. Sleek Base with a Braided Bun
If you’re short on time, go for a sleek base with a braided bun for an ethereal look. This is an effortless style you can create easily and be on your way.
To achieve this look, make sure to wash your hair first, then blow-dry afterwards.
The blow drying helps to make your hair lie flat.
Now, comb very well and put your hair into a ponytail. Attach your bun to your hair and lay your edges.
35. Braided Side Bun
Last but not least, this braided bun hairstyle for black hair is inspired by the ever-gorgeous Chloe Bailey. Chloe went for a tall braided bun style that became the center of attention the minute she stepped on the red carpet.
To style it: put your hair into a ponytail, then braid it. Now form your high bun and pin it in place. While it might look easy, perfecting the bun takes time.
Conclusion
Braided bun hairstyles are the real deal. They offer you all that gorgeousness without requiring a strenuous daily routine.
These styles can last for weeks or months, and all you need to do is apply a moisturizer once in a while, brush your edges if needed, and wear a satin or silk bonnet to bed.
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