21 Tribal Braids Designs for Baddies to Try in 2024

What are Tribal Braids

Tribal braids are braiding designs originating from West African cultures such as the Fulani People. 

The most common tribal braid pattern mimics the cornrow styles in different colors and designs and is accessorized with beads, rings, and rubber bands. Tribal braids typically last at least three weeks. 

Today, there are various tribal braids designs, such as Tribal braids with heart designs, tribal braids with mixed colors, and Goddess Tribal Braids.  

If you are a baddie, here are 22 Tribal Braids Design Inspo to try today. 

Tribal Braids Different Designs

Tribal braids with heart designs

Heart designs on tribal braids are very popular among Gen Z. There are many ways to incorporate heart-shaped Cornrow style designs and acquire a fun and baddie-like look. 

Here is a video by Braids by Laresha on how to achieve Heart designs on tribal braids

Criss Cross Tribal Braids

Crisscross tribal braids with designs are typically acquired through either mixing crisscross designs with small cornrows or crisscrossing only on the front part of the hair. Either way, crisscross designs are trendy and perfect for a casual or party look.

Here is a video by Braids by Chinia on how to achieve Criss Cross Tribal Braids

Tribal Braid With Beads

One of the best ways designs to accessorize tribal braids is by using beads. You can use different types of beads, including chunky beads. Personally, I prefer the chunky beads since they bring out that traditional African hairstyle looks on braids.  

Tribal braid middle part

Tribal braids’ middle parts are a classic traced back to the 80s and 90s. They are still popular today, and most common tribal braids’ middle parts are small in size. They also bring out a sophisticated look and baddie at the same time.

Combination of Braids Designs Tribal hairstyles

The combination of designs of braids on tribal hairstyles is another popular trend. The style is suitable for people who love creativity and cannot shy away from experimenting with different designs. 

Tribal Braid with Curls

Tribal Braids with Curl is one of my favorite hairstyles today. You can decide to go simple and have simple hairstyles on the front part and incorporate box braids or Knotless braids at the back with curls. 

Tribal Braids Side Part

The tribal Braids side part is simple to acquire but a very fun hairstyle that can be worn anywhere, including at a party. You can decide to choose ginger braids to spice the hairstyle.

Goddess Tribal Braid

The goddess tribal braids look is usually acquired through accessorizing the braids with different accessories such as beads, sea shells pins, strings, and rings. Also, for a perfect goddess look, make sure the hair is puffy and big. Plait big cornrows on the front with curly braids at the back. 

9. Tribal Braid with Knotless in the Back

Tribal Braids with Knotless at the back are typically acquired by plaiting the front part of the hair with various cornrow designs, including heart shapes and crisscrosss. Then at the back, you plait Knotless braids. 

Tribal Braid with Sew in

Tribal Braids can also incorporate sew-in. 

I would recommend this effortless style because not only does it take a shorter time to install, but it is also stylish.

Tribal Braid Ponytail

Tribal braids with ponytail designs are an easy go-to style that is suitable for any occasion. You can experiment with different designs of cornrows and then tie a pony. 

3 Layer Tribal Braid

A 3 layer tribal braid is a creative style to style your hair. It incorporates three layered sections of cornrows, plaited in different designs. The style gives a baddie look because it is bold and creative. 

Bantu Knots Tribal Braid Design

Bantu knots are traditional African hairstyles that are still stylish today. You can acquire the Bantu knots tribal braids by making Bantu knots on the ends of the front plaited cornrows. Check the image for visual representation. 

Tribal Braid with Mixed Colors

Mixing colors on tribal braids is also a great way to achieve a baddie look. You can choose a mixture of black, blonde, and black, or go ombre. 

Ginger Color Tribal Braid

Ginger color is currently common in many hairstyles among young people. I would recommend ginger color tribal braids because they will make you look stylish and bold. 

Blonde Color

Blonde color tribal braids are a classic that keeps on surfacing in hair trends. You can never go wrong with blonde hairstyles when styled the right way. 

Purple Color

Purple color designs with tribal braids are the most common way to try something new that will transform your look. You can either choose bold, light purple shades or purple ombre shades. I guarantee if you try this hairstyle, you will not be disappointed. 

Half Up Half Down

Half-up, half-down hairstyles trace way back to the 90s. They are a great hairstyle combo that surfaced today and brings out a stylish baddie look. The trick is to have a firm half-up tie that is noticeable and accentuates your facial features. 

Rubberband Tribal braids

Rubberband tribal braids hairstyle can be acquired by making small rubber band designs mixed with cornrows on the front part and box braids on the back. The hairstyle is sleek, creative, and stylish. 

Tribal Braid with Rings Accessories

Accessorizing tribal braids with rings is common and designs have been trending for a long. The trick to this hairstyle is to accessorize hair rings at random places of the cornrows and braids

One-Sided

One-sided Tribal braids look is achieved through plaiting cornrows on either side of the hair. You Should try this creative hairstyle and jazz up your look.