Fulani braids are so beautiful and have become more popular recently. Did you know that these braids come from the Fulani women of Africa? The Fulani people have been around for over 1000 years and they have some serious style. Most of these beautiful hairstyles for women will have a cornrow down the center, a couple of cornrows running down your temple, and sometimes even a braid twisted around the scalp.
You can never go wrong by adding a few beads or hair accessories to complete this look. Another wonderful way to bring this traditional style into 2023 would be to add in a fun color or keep a few strands out and style them curly. Whatever you’re looking for, you will find it here on these 50 attractive Fulani brands for women in 2023.
1. Long Fulani Braids Accent with Curls
First up is this beautiful long-length Fulani style. Here she has about eight Fulani-style braids at the top that lead down to a full curly weave, and it looks incredible.
2. Neat Tight Fulani Braids
Up next is a neat style that keeps all of your braids one width. She has parted her hair down the center and added braids throughout. Finish your braids off with a bead of your choice; here, they went with natural wood color, and it looks beautiful with her black hair.
3. Beaded Ends
Here is another Fulani style that had the whole head braided. The best part about keeping your hair in these wonderful braids is that this style should last a few months and is so easy to take care of.
4. Fulani with Interlace Braids
Interlace braids are another great way to wear this style of braids. Here she has also added a light brown color to her style to create contrast and texture in her big curly hair, which looks so good.
5. Fulani with Knotless Braid
A pattern this beautiful must take some time to do. If you find a hair stylist who can pull this off, you will never want to leave them. She has also added thick black braids down her back, and the two styles blend flawlessly.
6. Fulani Braid with Frontal
Fulani braids are so beautiful when paired with a frontal design. Here they have a unique pattern where the braids go horizontal and vertical for a fresh style. You could always create your unique style to make your hairstyle your own.
7. Tight Curls Fulani Braid Accent
Here is a perfect Fulani style for the summer. She has kept a few braids tight on the top, blending in with these tight curls. This style would be so perfect for summer because they have a two-toned look going on with blonde starting about halfway down the curls, and it looks so cute.
8. Extra Long Fulani Braid
Sometimes you get the urge to go super long with your hairstyle. If this sounds like you, give these extra long Fulani braids a chance. She has the typical style on the top of her hair, and the rest of the braids hang down long and dark for such a lovely look.
9. Cornrow Fulani Braid
Here is a combo of Fulani and cornrow braids. She has kept the Fulani section on the top her natural dark color, but for the cornrows, she has gone with a beautiful light brown hue, and it looks amazing.
10. Cross Over Fulani Braid
Cross-over Fulani style is another way to wear these popular braids. She has a beautiful cross-over pattern on the top of her head that blends flawlessly with her thick and long braids. This would be a stunning hairstyle for women of all ages.
11. Medium Straight Back Fulani Braid
Medium length and straight braids are always going to be in style. Here she has a perfect example of what a Fulani style on the top that leads into a full head of gorgeous cornrows.
12. Small Fine Fulani Braid
If you are working with thin hair, this is the best look to try out. Here she has her thin hair braided small and fine with plenty of braids running down her back. Add in some clear beads or whatever color you want, and you are all set.
13. Half Fulani Braid Coiled Blonde
Half Fulani is another style you can try out. She took her style to the next level by adding in a half Fulani and added a two-toned look to her style. If you give this beautiful hairstyle for women a chance, you will love how you look.
14. Red Fulani Braid Top
Another way to make your new hairstyle stand out is to add a bit of color to your style. Here she has done just that with this fiery red hue. She has kept her style natural with just a few Fulani-styled braids on the top, with the rest of her hair hanging loose and curly.
15. Fulani Braid with Curly Sew-in
Sew-ins will always be around because they allow you to create whatever look you want. Here she has added her sew-in after braiding the top layer of her hair with the Fulani style, which looks so pretty. This style is unique because she parted her hair on the side inside of in the middle like most of these looks.
16. Peach Balayage Fulani Braid
Another beautiful cool to wear during the summer would be this peachy hue. She has taken her style to the next level by adding a peach balayage into her braids, which is so stinking cute.
17. Pushed Side Fulani Braid
Accessories with braids pushed over to the side are a match made in heaven. Here she has kept all of her hair dark but added two long hair wraps in the front to create texture in her new style, and look so pretty.
18. Blended Tribal and Fulani Braid
This beautiful lady is wearing a mix of Fulani and tribal braids. She has also left the ends of her braids loose and curly for a more natural look.
19. Jumbo Parted Fulani Braid
You do not always have to go small when looking for a new hairstyle. Here she has added a jumbo Fulani style into the braids on the top of her scalp, but the braids that run down her back are smaller and lighter.
20. Tiny Curls
Tiny curls look so good when you pair them with our featured hairstyle. Here she has a zig-zag part with Fulani-style braids on the top that run down and rest in the front of her hair. For the back layer, she has added tiny curls, and they look so pretty together.
21. Side-Parted Fulani Braid
One of the best ways to ensure your new style stays out of your face is to part your hair on the side before adding in your braids. They have done just that in the photo above here and braided her beautiful black hair down her back, which looks flawless.
22. Define Fulani Braid Curl Ends
What is the point if you do not have defined braids in your style? Here she has perfectly defined braids that run down her back and end with small spiral curls, and it looks amazing. You could wear this style all year long and always be in style.
23. Fulani Goddess Braid
For a straight-up goddess style, try out these Fulani goddess braids. Here she braided her hair in the front horizontally and left the rest with uniform curls; it looks so pretty. This will be a wonderful hairstyle to try out if you are looking for bridal hair.
24. Fulani Box Braid
You could always try out this Fulani and box braid style for a neat and tidy style. She has also added a few beads on the top of her hair, which looks so good.
25. Soft Blonde Fulani Braid
This beautiful lady smiles so big because she knows her hair looks good. In the photo above, she is wearing her braids with a soft blonde hue throughout. This would be a beautiful look to try out during the summer.
26. Four Fulani Braids Accent
Sometimes less is more. And that is true with this next hairstyle because here she has only four braids on the top, and the rest of her hair is left long, big, and curly, and it looks amazing.
27. Peachy Fulani Braid with Beads
If you are looking to add some color to your braided style, why not give this peachy hue a try? She has kept the top section of her hair natural and dark, and the lovely peach color starts about a third of the way down, and it looks so pretty.
28. Stunning Curly Fulani Braid
Here she has the traditional Fulani style going on on the scalp with about eight braids that lay in the front of her style. In the back is where the hair comes to life with stunning small and tight curls.
29. Half Bun Fulani Style
If you are thinking about getting this style but are worried about how heavy these braids will be,, here is a look at changing all of that. Here she has her Fulani style pulled up into a lovely half bun, and the rest of the hair left long and curly.
30. Well Distributed Shiny Fulani Braid
Everyone knows that shiny hair is healthy hair. If you are looking for a healthy hairstyle, you should try these evenly distributed and shiny braids. Ask your hairdresser to part your hair evenly on your scalp and braid the hair down your back. You are going to love the way you look!
31. Brown Roots Medium Braids
Here is a style that has a medium size Fulani style. Here she has divided her hair into even braids on the top and braided them down her back. She also has a big two-toned style going on here with a light brown in the roots and a dark black in the braids, and it looks amazing.
32. Waist Length Fulani Braid with Design
If you need a little extra spice added to your style, you should give these waist-length braids with a design a shot. She has added a cute little heart right above the ear and kept the rest in the Fulani style, and it looks unique and beautiful.
33. Intricate Fulani Braids in Blonde
This beautiful style is best described as an intricate braided style with blonde added in. Here she has an amazing design on the top that blend into the Fulani style. She has also added a bright blonde hue about halfway down her braids, sending this style to the next level.
34. Crossover Fulani with Top Bun
Cross-over braided styles are so popular in 2023, and women of all ages are wearing them. Here she has her stylish cross-over braids that go about halfway back her scalp, and they meet a top bun. She has also left some braids long and down her back for such a stunning style.
35. Precise Parted Braids
Up next is this precise parted style. Here she has perfectly parted her hair in the Fulani style and braided them back. This is a beautiful and classic style to wear your hair.
36. Jumbo Side Ways Fulani Braid
Up next is another jumbo Fulani style to try out. Adding jumbo braids to your hair will cut down on the number of braids you will have to have braided, and you will look so beautiful as well.
38. Gorgeous Styled Frontal Braids
Here is another popular way to wear your braids. Here they have started the Fulani-looking braids further back on her head, making them smaller and giving a whole new look. She also added small curls for the weave in the back, which looks so beautiful.
39. Tight Fulani Curls
You can never go wrong asking for tight braids. Here she has styled her beautiful hair with about ten tight braids on the top and let the back come to life. This would be a beautiful hairstyle for women of all ages to try out.
40. Violet Ends Fulani Style
If you want to add a bit of color to your style,, here is a subtle but lovely way to do just that. Here she has violet tips and it transforms the whole style. If violet isn’t your jam, you could always pick your favorite color and go from there.
41. Fulani Interlace Braids in Honey Blonde
Honey blonde hair color is always a good idea to wear during the summer. Here she has her braids styled with interlace and loose waves for a fabulous finish.
42. Sleek Black Fulani Braids
Next is this long and sleek braided style. Here she has kept the braids on the top simple and straight with thick and long braids. You could always pull these braids back into a ponytail or high bun and have a whole new vibe.
43. Wavy Roots Fulani Braids
Tired of the same old straight braids? She has styled her pretty Fulani style in the photo above with wavy and thin braids. Give this style a shot if you have thin hair and are looking for a unique new hairstyle for women.
44. Curly Fulani Braids with Highlights
This is a very modern way to wear your Fulani braids. Here she has thick braids on the top that lead into a big and curly weave in the back. She has also added some peekaboo blonde chunks throughout the weave and it adds texture and looks so pretty.
45. Straight Back Fulani Braid
Here is another super sleek hairstyle for women to try out in 2023. Here she has the top section of the hair parted perfectly with straight and even braids. You can wear this hairstyle all year long and always look right on trend.
46. Stylish Fulani Braids
If you are looking for a unique and beautiful design you have found just that here. In the hairstyle above, her braids are twisting in and out of each other creating a beautiful Fulani design. She has kept her hair all one color here and added in a few braids in the back to finish up this style and it looks so good.
47. Sophisticated Fulani Half Bun Top
Sophisticated Fulani styles are perfect to wear to work, out on the town, or anything in between. Here she has kept her braids small and sophisticated, running right into a high bun. Keep the rest of your hair down and long, and you are all set.
48. Patterned Fulani Braids
Here is another unique design for you to try and recreate. Here she has a cross-over vibe with a small heart right about the ear. This would be such a pretty look for women of all ages to try out.
49. Bronze Fulani Braids Ponytail
Here is another jumbo Fulani look to try but here they have also added a beautiful bronze color to her braids. They have pulled the jumbo braids into a high pony and kept the smaller braids long for a lovely new-age Fulani look.
50. Well Scattered Fulani Braids Cornrows
Last but not least is this beautiful combo of Fulani and cornrow braids. They have kept the braids big here and added a lovely light blonde tone throughout, and it looks so stylish.
Conclusion
Now that you have learned a bit about what Fulani braids look like, are you going to follow through and make an appointment? Have you ever tried any of these styles? Please leave a comment and let us know what you thought!
Lorene Kendall
Lorene Kendall is a professional hairdresser who has been around in the industry for quite some time. She has traveled to different countries and cities because of her undeniable passion for styling. Her creativity and eyes for fashion are what make her stand out the most. With her talent, she provides service that will beautifully translate what her clients want into actual art.
