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50 Fantastic Knotless Braids Styles for Braid Lovers Out There

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Serena Piper

Knotless braids are very trendy right now and popular among women with curly and wavy hair of all ages. They’re not only effortlessly chic, but also adaptable, attractive, and protective for your hair, causing less harm than other types of braids.

So, what are they? These are braids with extensions that are knots-free. The roots are smooth and flat. The knotless braid method begins with your natural hair and progressively adds hair or extensions to the braid as you go, creating strain on the scalp and lowering the risk of hair breaking. The braids are done using synthetic hair, most often with square-shaped partings. This post goes through different ways to style such braids without knots at the roots in detail.

1. Bohemian Braids. These boho braids will deliver you a perfect bohemian vibe. To take it to the next level, add beads and/or rings.

Knotless braids are very trendy right now and popular among women with curly and wavy hair of all ages. They’re not only effortlessly chic, but also adaptable, attractive, and protective for your hair, causing less harm than other types of braids.

So, what are they? These are braids with extensions that are knots-free. The roots are smooth and flat. The knotless braid method begins with your natural hair and progressively adds hair or extensions to the braid as you go, creating strain on the scalp and lowering the risk of hair breaking. The braids are done using synthetic hair, most often with square-shaped partings. This post goes through different ways to style such braids without knots at the roots in detail.

1. Bohemian Braids. These boho braids will deliver you a perfect bohemian vibe. To take it to the next level, add beads and/or rings.

2. Red and Black Braids. While many braids hairstyles play with textures, you can take it a step further and add a vibrant color combination, such as a matte black with a metallic reddish brown.

3. Brown Braids. The golden-brown color can appear dramatic and bold when added to black hair. This hairstyle also benefits from the gelled hairline.

4. Jumbo Triangle Box Braids. Jumbo triangle braids take less time and are quite unusual compared to traditional square-parted braids. The result is this stunning look.

Stunning Braids with Knotless Triangle Parting
By Nara

5. Medium Braids with Curs. Goddess braids with bouncy ringlets left at the ends and loose curls added to the roots look no less chic in their midi version than extra-long braids.

6. Braided Half Up Space Buns. One of the things we love about braids styles is their flexibility, which makes it easy to transform them into fancy updos and half-ups.

7. Braids with Curls. No-knots braids with loose curls have lately been brought into the braiding industry. Ladies especially enjoy them in shoulder-length hairstyles!

8. Long Bohemian Braids. Feel the free-spirited gypsy vibes gained by box braids when they come in a super-long length and with effortless curls.

9. Blonde Braids Without Knots. We bet you wouldn’t mind sitting in a salon chair for a few extra hours to arrive at a dramatic top knot hairstyle full of small yet lengthy blonde braids.

10. Half Braids Half Curls. The stunning braids with curls in between stand out from the usual braids of this type and give a thicker look.

11. Smooth Box Braids. Even if you are not a perfectionist, you can’t but adore the endless rows of these smooth and even box braids with extremely precise partings.

12. Center-Parted Braids with Beads. This cute hairstyle with face-framing braids is simple in the upper part and spiced up with crystal beads and sunny highlights on the bottom.

13. High Messy Updo. By pairing mid-length braids with messy curls, you will have no problem creating a lavish high bun boasting a touchable texture and romantic flyaways.

14. Braids with Yellow Blonde. Those looking for inspirational images of braids with flair should take note of this stunning mixture of textures and colors, delivering an ultra-cool boho look.

15. Metallic Brown Box Braids. A huge bun tied on the crown is a great way to gain attention, but this girl plays a winning game by choosing bronze extensions and adding plenty of sheen to the extraordinary size.

16. Box Braids with Curls. There are dozens of ways to couple braids with curls for a customized hairstyle, and you can get a more laid-back feel just by swapping smooth springy ringlets for relaxed tips.

17. Heart-Shaped Braids. Here is a truly creative approach to braided hairstyles since it plays not only with the size but also with parting and color, adding a heart-shaped design and alternating black and brown sections.

18. Large Braids. Sometimes, it’s enough to go for XXL partings and tiny details like corkscrew curls at the ends and bridge them with clean and neat plaiting to steal the whole show.

19. Braids with Accessories. These mid-sized cornrows do an excellent job of creating texture and volume around the crown, and the sets of beads on the ends bring bounce to the formula.

20. Jumbo Braids. Large braids are for daring girls only, as they make a statement on their own, but you can soften the look with loops of hair creatively inserted throughout the length.

21. Braids with Color. Actually, you don’t need a head of rainbow colors to spice up your fresh style, and these golden blonde braids sitting only on the sides do the job perfectly.

22. Medium Braids Without Knots. These pencil-size braids won’t require as much time for installation as larger dimensions, but they are wide enough to showcase the texture.

23. Goddess Braids. Braids in the goddess style are most beautiful when worn with braided in highlighted curly strands. These curls give off a romantic and fun vibe.

24. Bob Braids. Everyone loves braided bobs for their sassy look and bouncy feel, but you can opt for a more artistic lob-length version volumized with numerous curls.

25. Braids in Ponytail. This hairstyle doesn’t look overwhelmed with details, placing the main focus on the lush high ponytail and adding just a bit of spice with a zigzag pattern between the cornrows.

26. Braids with Curly Ends. Corkscrew ringlets on the tips, some asymmetry on the top, and golden splashes throughout the braids — isn’t it that playful look you are searching for?

27. Long Black Braids. Since this type of braids put less tension on the roots, you can follow this girl’s lead and opt for longer strands you couldn’t afford before.

28. Ombre Braids. Whether your hair is braided or not, ombre is a win-win option. The ideal ombre color gradation is when darker roots contrast with lighter or brighter ends.

29. Braids with Cuffs. The shorter braids produce a lovely ‘lob’ look that flatters different face shapes. Short braids are much lighter than long braids, making this a charming and comfortable braided hairstyle.

Charming Curly Hairstyle with Knotless Braids
By Tori

30. Square-Parted Braids. You will hardly find another set of box braids with such a sheen as radiated by this exceptionally accurate plaiting that melts yellow and rose gold into an amazing hairstyle.

31. Center-Parted Braids. This girl rocks her lengthy no-frills braids sharply parted in the middle to create perfect symmetry and accentuate the balanced shape of her oval face.

32. Side-Parted Braids. This picture proves that without bulges of hair stemming from the scalp, braided styles look seamless and natural – both parted in the middle and swept to one side.

33. Braids with Tapered Ends. Apart from requiring less time for installation, more massive braids deliver bolder looks thanks to their 3D feel and extended partings you can toy with.

34. No-Frills Massive Braids. If you prefer a classic appearance of box braids without any intricate plays with sectioning, you can still upgrade your hairstyle by feeding in more extension hair and expanding the size of the braids.

35. Braids with Triangle Parts. Speaking of whimsical parting: this style gives us a nice example of thinking outside the box (literally!), let alone the boho vibes it acquires with loose spirals attached to the braids.

36. Black and Brown Braids. Braids without knots easily accommodate hair extensions of different shades and even allow you to play with color effects to land a truly unique look.

37. Braids with Golden Insertions. In fact, a smaller braid size equals more strands sitting on a head and, as a result, more chances to add subtle color accents and customize your style.

38. Solid-Color Small Braids. Since these braids are quite narrow and absolutely knot-free, they are more flexible in styling, allowing you to create DIY half-ups, ponytails, or updos without much effort.

39. Braids in a High Bun. Braids with loose ends look mesmerizing when worn down, but this style shows what a rich texture you can get if pinning them up and letting the tips fall around.

40. Amber Braids. This girl has banked on the color-plus-length combination and set her honey-tinted braids free to hug the face and then cascade down.

41. Short Braids. Although these braids are really tiny and only shoulder-length, they look no less fabulous because of the brightness received with golden highlights and the bounce gained with those fun tight curls.

42. Comb Over Braids. Having tight braids generously interspersed with loose spirals, this mid-length gypsy style radiates texture and volume maximized with the whole mass of strands pulled to one side.

43. Ultra-Long Braids. There is nothing wrong with going to extremes and getting the most out of your braided hairstyle — larger sections, thicker braids, and an ultra-long length fading away toward the ends.

44. Small Box Braids. Go for small to medium braids not only when you want your style to seem fuller but also if you worry about moisturizing your scalp, as smaller sections provide better access to the roots.

45. High Contrast Jumbo Braids. These large braids are sure to steal the spotlight for their size alone, but the bright yellow extensions make it really impossible to miss the style.

46. Platinum Blonde Braids. Besides an absolutely amazing mix of blonde shades, this style incorporates the hottest French curls trend and plays up the size difference between petite braids and big locks.

47. Waist-Length Square Braids. You can never go wrong with square no-knots braids and their wonderful aesthetic.

48. Braided Blonde Bun. Here is another option for blending warm and cool tone blondes in one braided style stunningly dramatized with the strands wrapped into a voluminous high bun.

49. Medium Braids in a Bun. A braided bun is a traditional hairstyle that can be worn in many ways. It’s perfect for a formal occasion, a dinner date, or even to dress up your casual look.

50. Small Golden Blonde Braids. With not a knot visible at the roots, these petite braids easily accommodate the blonde pieces, and the whole look is turned into a stream of gold.

These braids are beautiful, natural-looking and they show your free spirit and creativity. They protect the hair and give it a more authentic look, making them perfect for those who want to promote hair growth instead of damage.