50 Trendy Ideas of Lemonade Braids

The term “lemonade braids” was coined in 2016, when Beyoncé released her famous visual album. On its cover, she was wearing her plaits to the back, and this style quickly became a staple among her fans. If you like it you can rock them with extensions or without any.

This article will show you plenty of images and inspire you to create your unique style.

1. Asymmetrical Plaited Bob with Highlights. Short-to-medium size bob is light and comfortable. After washing, it dries in a minute. It’s also a good option for the kids who get their locks plaited for the first time.

2. Burgundy Plaits with Side Cornrows. Ladies in their 40’s like classy and refined shades of burgundy. Check the photo below – this burgundy is bright but not provocative.

3. Black Asymmetrical Bob Idea. For those who like shorter yet showy plaits. Your coif will preserve a clear geometrical shape and will always remain structured.

4. Black Wrap-Around Ponytail. There is so much going on with these feed-in plaits. First, you have cornrows, then, you have a touch of color, and finally, everything gets into a high ponytail with a wrap around its base.

5. Long Upswept Plaits in a Bun. What a cute and easy updo! Plaits in a bun will keep its perfect shape all day long.

6. Cornrows with Zig-Zag Parting. These medium-size plaits are spaced closely and adorned with a fancy diagonal parting that breaks up the cornrow monotony nicely.

7. Shiny Chunky and Micro Goddess Plaits. Play with sizes and alternate tight chunky cornrows with micro plaits filling the gaps between the rows.

8. Half-Up Cornrows and Ombre Plaits. Long plaits allow you to experiment with multi-colored extensions. To accentuate the contrast, add some twist — for example, try extensions with ombre coloring.

9. Beyoncé Plaits. Among all the plaited styles, this one will make you look the most like the singer. A perfect way to express your admiration to her!

10. Cute Curvy Plaits. This example of cornrows is rather ornamental and traditional than crazy. What makes the style pop is the curvy design of the plaits on top balanced out by a low wrap-around ponytail.

11. Asymmetrical Cornrow Plaits. Plaits to the side are ideal for showcasing stylish earrings. To produce a more flirtatious impression, you might try to do it with curly ends and add some accessories.

12. Jumbo Size. The term “jumbo” is used for big thick plaits. If the shade of the extensions fully matches your natural color, people might believe your natural locks are that thick.

13. Skinny Plaits. Small plaits create a neat, elegant, and somewhat fragile impression. This coif proves that you don’t need long extensions to be gorgeous.

14. Simple Cascading Effect. With black plaited styles being all the rage, this one is quite simple. However, it’s a perfect choice when you want to try something new, cute, and comfortable.

15. Two-Tone Plaits. If you don’t have thick locks, small plaits are ideal for you. They start a little thicker at the top and cascade down, getting smaller as they go.

16. Black Cornrows with Color. If you want to create a stir and look cute, consider adding pops of color to your plaits. This style uses a bold shade in the back and keeps it rolling down to the side.

17. Statement Plaits in a Big Bun. Ponytail plaits are cool and hot, but you can also roll them up into a bun. Get creative and alternate your favorite updos for your favorite type of plaits!

18. True Beyonce Style. These Beyonce plaits look stunning, and they may make you fall in love with feed-in cornrows once and for all. As they come around the head, they fall to the side, making it a classic style every woman can rock.

19. Bohemian Stitch Plaits. The bohemian stitch cornrows are amazing, and you don’t need to add any frills to them. The intricate, asymmetrical design of the partings is an eye-catcher for sure!

20. Hanging with the Tribe. These cornrows feature a cute tribal design. Since the plaits have free-hanging ends, you can diversify your looks and never be bored with your updos.

21. Upswept Cornrows and Ponytail Plaits. Most cornrow styles are inspiring. This one looks pretty basic, however, it’s flawless, and once you see it, you’ll probably think, “That’s it!”

22. Not Your Mother’s Cornrows. These plaits to the side have a blonde touch to some of the pieces. If you like to dress your hair up, add cuffs, string, or whatever feels appropriate.

23. Simple Elegant Beyonce Plaits. These flowy long plaits are just gorgeous. The styling is simple and looks good with a casual outfit or an evening gown.

24. Cornrows with Vibrant Extensions. Feel like a star as you step out with your orangey-red style done in cornrows or Beyonce plaits. Check the funky contrast between the bright extensions and delicate waves of baby hairs.

25. Jumbo Cornrows with Undone Ends. These plaits with curls start as larger cornrows that wrap around the head and open up to luxurious waves flowing down the side.

26. Side-Parted Burgundy Half-Up. The tribal style isn’t intricate, but it still shows what she’s made of. Plus, the plaits start with a side part and run backwards, so you can pull them up into a high ponytail or wear them freely hanging if you want.

27. Dark Maroon Plaits. Note that these medium cornrows aren’t evenly spaced. The design looks like stitches, and they’re grouped haphazardly to run around the head and cascade to the side.

28. Chic Plaits with Accessories. These side cornrows start at the top of the head and race all the way around so that the style looks very dynamic, although the plaits are quite thick. A few cuffs are added, and a piece of string is woven through to add some sparkle.

29. Cornrows with Perfect Spacing. This classic cornrow style features cornrows that are evenly spaced and curve gracefully for a sophisticated updo look.

30. Neat Protective Style. Some women don’t like their scalp showing and prefer not to have a middle part in plaited hairdos. Dense Beyonce’s plaits make an ideal option in this case.

31. Asymmetrical Fulani Style. This woman shows off a fancy cornrow style with plaits coming in different sizes and directions. Most of them flow to the right, but she’s got a few on the opposite side to add uniqueness to the style.

32. Highlighted Jumbo Cornrows with Cuffs. These jumbo plaits are ideal for heads with thick locks. Weave in highlights and dress it up with a few cuffs.

33. Teeny Tiny Plaits. If you’ve got time, why not try tiny side-parted plaits. They start small and stay relatively small, even at the widest point.

34. Pointy Asymmetrical Cornrows. The next medium plaits are eye-catching yet not flashy. You’ll definitely show your good taste with them.

35. Blonde Plaits with Dark Roots. You might not claim these to be big plaits, but they are a bit bigger than some of the other styles, with a parting that grows from parallel cornrows and goes outwards in a circle.

36. Angled Plaits with Blonde Ends. This is a powerful style, featuring kinky highlighted plaits. They go all over the place and pool together into a low ponytail on the right side.

37. Brown and Blonde Head-Wrapping Style. When you want a few colored plaits, this is the style to choose. A few blonde pieces are inserted to make a statement.

38. Citric Cornrows. Those who prefer bold looks are sure to appreciate this style. The color is impressive, and everyone is going to see you coming.

39. Kick It Freestyle Plaits. These large plaits start quite small, though they get bigger as they move around the head. It’s amazing how different the same style can look on different ladies!

40. Shiny Lemon Plaits. These smaller plaits mainly start on one side of the head, but there are a few that begin from the opposite side. It creates an amazing flow.

41. The Bigger the Better Side Plaits. With these large cornrows, you won’t stay in the shadow. They move to the side of the head so that the ends hang over the shoulder.

42. Cornrows to a Swirly Knot. Dare to be different with these cornrows. They’re designed to create a swirl effect all around the head that you may enhance with a high bun.

43. Beaded Glory Plaits. These chunky plaits with beads run in the opposite directions with a single piece hanging straight down. Beads are added at the bottom for extra flair.

44. Feed-In Protective Cornrows. From the top, you can see that each plait starts in a different point. Some curve up, others across and down, and there’s one that separates the two sections.

45. Goddess Plaits with Curls. These goddess-style plaits feature cornrows, freely hanging pieces, and curls. In the end, there are cute baby hairs styled in waves to liven up the party even more.

46. Multidirectional Plaits with Bright Ends. Ask your master to add your favorite color to your plaits. Your style will look gorgeous undone, in a bun of any type, and in a low ponytail.

47. ‘To the Left, To the Left’ Hairdo. With this style, the tight cornrow plaits are kept small. Everything moves to the left to hang over the shoulder.

48. Fancy Cornrow Design. These goddess plaits blend a variety of styles. The design is intricate, the details are small, and the partings are gorgeous.

49. Very Long Plaits. ‘Perfection in every turn’ could be used to describe these amazing plaits. They are sharp, fast, and tight.

50. Angled Blonde Jumbo Cornrows. The intricate angled parting of the cornrows and a perfect blonde shade are what make these a beautiful style. A great idea on how to enjoy a new hair color in a harmless way.

Hopefully, these pictures have given you enough inspiration, and now you are ready to wear your fancy plaits! Feel free either to choose one of the styles offered in the article or to create your own one-of-a-kind look!