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Braids for men

Close to the scalp, loose or paired with a fade? Compare six ideas, looking at the pattern, the sides and the length to find your style.

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Man in profile with cornrows on top and a visible fade at the sides.

Six ways to wear braids

Choose a photo as your starting point. The final look is adapted to your hair and haircut.

Man with straight-back cornrows, seen from a rear three-quarter angle.

Straight-back cornrows

Rows braided close to the scalp, with clear partings between them. Their number and thickness change the pattern; choose a reference that also shows the nape.

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Two Dutch braids on a man, with a centre part and loose braided ends at the nape.

Two Dutch braids

Two scalp braids can look very different depending on their path and parting. Compare a classic finish with an X-shaped crossover or a wavy part.

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Cornrows on a man with zigzag partings, seen from above and behind.

Zigzag partings

Partings change the pattern: angles between rows or a fan shape. A top view helps compare how the scalp-hugging braids run.

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Man in profile with cornrows on top and a visible fade at the sides.

Braids with a fade

Short sides contrast with the braids on top. The fade is part of the haircut: agree on its height as well as the braid pattern.

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Man with short individual box braids around his face and square sections at the roots.

Short box braids

Individual braids hang freely instead of running along the scalp. Decide whether to keep your forehead clear or let a few fall towards your face.

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Man with long box braids gathered into a bun, seen from a rear three-quarter angle.

Braids in a bun

If you want to keep hair away from your face, look at where the bun sits and how much length it needs. Show how you would like the braids both up and down.

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The photo to bring to your appointment

Alongside the braid pattern, agree on these three details.

Your current length

A photo cannot tell you whether your hair can achieve that look. Show how you wear it now and ask what can be adapted without adding extensions.

The sides

Decide whether to keep the sides full, cut them short or add a fade. A side-view photo helps show where the braiding should end.

How the braids finish

Ends at the nape, loose around the face or tied up: show the back as well. It makes a real difference to the finished look.

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Compare techniques or find out how to care for the style you like.

How to choose your braid style Everyday braid care
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