You're in the right place, because we'll show you 21 example braided hairstyles for natural hair without weave.
Protective styles for natural hair braids like the one above are ideal for wedding and bridal party styles. And look...
These braided bun updos make attractive and low-maintenance protective hairstyles for natural hair growth without weave.
The protective styles for natural hair braids that bundle up on top are great for winter school days for little girls.
The above natural protecive style was silk pressed with a high-quality flat iron first, then neatly braided into this wrapping crown halo bun updo that is made for a princess and perfect as a wedding hairstyle.
Doesn't she look like the princess of Zamunda? Ha!
It's elegant and gorgeous all while protecting her ends from damage.
This is a cute and clean kids protective style for natural hair, this is a style for longer hair though.
You'll have to find another option if you're looking for little Black girl natural hairstyles with short hair.
This braided mohawk look is one of the unique protective styles for natural hair braids that you rarely see in person.
Why not? I don't know...
Good thing though, it's a perfect style for you to show some some personality and not have a bunch of women wearing the same hairstyle.
Protective styles for natural hair braids like this require very long hair, can also be done with long extension hair if you choose.
These cornrows for natural hair growth are amazing and homegirl's edges are laid to the fullest, and although she has a softer grade of hair than 4c natural, this could definitely be worn on type 4 hair too!
This updo with twisted layered bangs makes a neat and trendy winter protective style for 4C hair.
These double crown braids are PURE PRINCESS STATUS! Princess crown bridal styles are also perfect for vacation cruise and special outings.
This has been mistakenly termed a "cornrow wedding style", it's not though. They look amazing for walking down the aisle.
She is doing a great job of protecting her medium length hair in braids.
This box braid style with extension weave hair makes good protective hairstyles for short hair because it covers your ends, keep your hair protected from the harsh climates and gives your hair a chance to grow while protected.
I hope you enjoy and even try these quick braiding styles, some of these are designed to serve as protective hairstyles for transitioning hair and protective hairstyles for natural hair growth.