14 Dreadlock Braids For Women

Braids are an important part of hairstyles. Dreadlock braids are the most iconic hairstyles for natural hair. Because locs are trendy hairstyles to modern beautiful black women.

Dreadlock braids were originated in India in ancient times with the name of Jata. These braiding hairstyles were used by the religious saints and Hindu religious Aghoris. Later on, these braiding hairstyles were spread out all over the world and the African American people adopted them as their own.

This hairstyle fits best for African people because of the resemblance of the hair pattern and textures. This wild hairstyle is generally used by youngsters and artists to have their professional and stylish look. So in this article, we will guide you to the best designs of dreadlocks braiding hairstyles to make you choose the right one for you according to your face shape and hair patterns.

Beads & Dreadlock

Our first focus is the beads. Beads are a tribal accessory of hairstyle used by the African and African American tribal. These beads are now trendy and symbol of smartness. At the same time beads can be a great source of glittering beauty to women. In this section, we are trying to show the effects of beads on the different designs of dreadlock braids.

Braided Dread Style Updo and Ponytail

Now our topic is blonde color, ponytails, updo, and dreadlocks. The pictures you see here are the example of dreadlocks braiding hairstyles with blonde braids and ponytail. Here, the lovely braids are used to make wonderful ponytails for you. You can try this too as your next hairdo.

Dreadlocks Undercut

This hairdo is mainly the Mohawk hairstyle. Here the sides of the head are faded or completely shaved away. The rest of the part of the head is covered with lovely dreadlock braids which can enchant anyone at any place. Do not forget the effect of the ponytails too. The ponytails are made of the braids directed from the braided part of the head.

Shoulder Touch Dreadlock Braids

Dreadlocks braids can be used as bob haircuts too. These braids are flexible enough to allow you to make a shoulder-touch bob-inspired hairstyle. The thickly braided bob hairstyle will make anyone bound to fall in love with this hairstyle. The braids just touch the shoulder for which it is named as shoulder touch dreadlock braids.

Braided Dreadlocks Bun

Almost 92% of African women love the bun hairstyle most as their favorite hairstyle. Most of the time, the buns are made of straight hair and some irregular braids. But dreadlocks can be a great substitute for the bun elements. Look at the picture and try to realize the effect of dreadlocks braids bun. From my point of view, this braided bun is more gorgeous and stunning than any other braiding hairstyle. Moreover, you can use multicolored braids to make beautiful buns.

Highlighted Short Dreadlocks Braids

In this stage, we will highlight the highlights of dreadlocks braiding hairstyle.  In most cases, the braids are highlighted with blonde and red colors. Here we will show you the highlighted braiding hairstyle with dreadlocks braids for example. The highlights may be light or deep but if you use these highlighted braids, you will surely rock the party.

Lovely Lengthy

Now it’s time to talk about the length of the braids. Many African American women love long hairstyles. And for them, the dreadlocks braiding hairstyle is the best fit. No other braiding hairstyle can give you this beauty and effect rather than the dreadlocks braids. If you wear this one you will have the whole world of beauty to rule.

Gray Bun Braided Dread Styles for Females

Well, this one is a little bit different and interesting. The dreadlocks braids are colored gray here and a beautiful bun have been created with the help of them. Moreover, there is a huge giant braid has been made with the dreadlocks braids beneath the bun as an extension. Splendid, isn’t it?

Natural Colored Braided Topknot

Now come for a simple and hassle-free braiding dreads hairstyle. Here the braids are divided into two major parts. One part is used to make a topknot on the top of the head and the rest of the braids are let hang freely by the backside of the head. The busy women this day, use this hairstyle most for its hassle-free and low maintenance nature.

Curly Locs Braids Blonde Color

Are you missing curly braiding hairstyles? No worries, we have come with the curly dreadlocks braids for you. You will get both braids and curls with dreadlocks braids at the same time. So, to get an angelic look, this hairstyle is highly recommended by our new natural hairstyles team.

One Side Braids Dreadlocks:

Previously we have discussed the undercut hairstyles with the dreadlocks braids. Here is another side shaved hairstyle which is not a Mohawk-inspired hairstyle but one side shaved another braid still one of the most popular hairstyles used by the African people for any party, tour, or social gathering.

Braided Two Side Knots

Knots may be a great choice for you if you love braids. Look at the picture and try to consider the hairstyle the girl has made for herself. It is so simple and perfect. Her head is decorated with two lovely knots with the help of the lovely dreadlocks braids.

Dreadlocks Bun for Wedding

Are you going to be a beautiful bride in the next few days? Then you must try these dreadlocks braided buns for wedding ceremony. Trust me you will rock with this hairstyle and everyone on the occasion will be astounded by your beauty.

Dreadlocks Updo

We have reached the last design of this topic and it is updo. This hairstyle is suitable for the summer season. Updo with dreadlocks hair is considered as the best updo hairstyle black women used by many of the modern hairstyles.