Braids are the quintessential summer hairstyle, offering a perfect blend of style and convenience. Short braids, in particular, are ideal for a lightweight, low-maintenance look that keeps your hair off your back and neck.
“The summer is all about fun and easy styles, and short braids embody that perfectly,” says Theola Carbon, a Brooklyn-based braider. “They’re not only stylish but also more affordable, allowing you to change up your look frequently. With less hair to manage, they’re cooler and easier to maintain, making them perfect for the warmer months.”
Here are 22 inspiring short braided looks for a stylish summer:
Caramel Knotless Boho Bob: This style adds a fuller appearance and dimension to knotless braids, making it a popular choice for the season.
Koroba Braids: Featuring rolled and sewn ends, these braids offer a gorgeous spiraled look, perfect for a unique style.
Beaded Fulani: A sleek pattern at the crown cascading into box braids with heavily beaded ends creates a stunning look.
Knotted Ends: Delicately knotted ends on a box-braid bob, some adorned with cowrie shells, add interest and dimension.
Mixed Beaded Ends: A classic bob-length braid style, decorated with various bead colors and designs at the ends.
Short French Curls: Long and dramatic or chopped for a romantic lob, French curls are a stunning choice.
Spiral Lob: Tightly coiled ends create a cute and clean look for this lob style.
Boho Space Buns: Space buns add a dose of whimsy to this fun boho look.
Chin-Length Boho Bob: Get lots of volume with a short crop in this chin-length boho bob.
Metallic Ends: Large box braids with metal cuffs at the end give a regal look.
Spiraled Lob: A lob styled with spiraled ends and green metallic cuffs for added spark.
Clear Beaded Ends: Subtle clear beads add visual weight to ends without being overpowering.
Boho Reverse Lob: Longer braids in the front and shorter ones in the back, with tightly spiraled ends.
Cornrow Pigtails: Two pigtails at the base of the skull add volume and fun to this cornrow style.
Two-Toned Beaded Lob: Primarily dark brown braids with bright blonde accents and a collection of clear plastic and light-brown wooden beads.
Boho Twist Fulani: Fulani twisted look with loose boho tendrils for volume and tight spiraled ends.
Natural Hair: Braided style using natural strands for a shorter cut appearance.
Beaded Bangs: Each braid features a trio of jumbo dark, light, and medium wooden beads.
Boho Lob with Highlights: Caramel highlights add dimension and color to this boho lob.
Ombré Lob: Ends fade from dark brown to a cool-toned caramel for a pop of color.
Simple Twists: Medium-large twists for a full and simple look.
Angled Boho Bob: An asymmetrical angled bob adds a cute and edgy twist to your braids.
These short braided looks offer a chic and effortless way to style your hair for the summer, keeping you cool and stylish throughout the season.