Hair braiding has been an ageless hairstyle for women cutting across cultures. Different styles of hair braiding prevail ranging from school girl plaits to the more complex micro braiding styles. They are the most popular hair styles for long hair. Hair braiding styles can induce hair breakage but with appropriate skill and technique, complications can be minimized.

Braiding styles are time consuming but they can last for days if treated properly. You have the normal black hair braiding and then the micro black hair braiding. The braided hairstyle can be incorporated into buns, chignons or left loose. You can also dress it up with flowers, jewels, ribbons, beads, pearls and colored strings.

Micro black hair braiding is the modern trend in braiding styles. Though this hair style has a universal popularity it is largely taken up mainly by African-American women. It involves attaching hair fibers or hair weaving. Hair needs extra care after the completion of braiding as it has a tendency to break easily.

Cornrows are one of the healthiest of all micro braiding styles particularly for black hair braiding. They lie flat against the scalp and with proper maintenance can last for about four to six weeks. Other than making a fashion statement, it keeps the wearer cool during warm summers.