50 Fulani Braids With Beads: The Ultimate Inspo List!

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Fulani Braids with beads

In the various hairstyles one can choose from, Fulani braids with beads have quickly become one of the trendiest and fastest-rising protective styles. 

As a way of beautifying Fulani braids, you can add an array of beads to them to enhance your look and give you some form of variety.

Adding beads is a unique way to add style and personality to your hair, and they’re sure to turn heads wherever you go. We’ve put together 50 beautiful Fulani braid styles adorned with beads you can replicate.

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50 Stunning Fulani Braids With Beads

1. Cornrow Braids with Layers

To upgrade the simplicity of your tribal braids, these beads can be used all around your braids.

1. Cornrow Braids with Layers

2. Freestyle Fulani Braids with Beads

These braids, which are creatively patterned and adorned with beautiful beads, are guaranteed to provide you with a unique look.

2. Freestyle Fulani Braids with Beads
Image Source: @slayedinbraid

3. Sew-in with Beads

Sew-ins with braids are one of the trendiest hairstyles now. After braiding Fulani braids, add the wavy hair by sewing at the back, and adorn it with transparent beads at the tip. This look is both gorgeous and lovely.

3. Sew-in with Beads
Image Source: @braidedbymayahshinat

4. Half Up Fulani Braids with Beads 

Including beads in your Fulani braids helps to showcase your lovely features. This style is also appreciated for its versatility when it comes to the different ways you can style it. 

4. Half Up Fulani Braids with Beads 
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5. Fulani Braids with Permed Hair 

For the girlies who find elegance in simplicity, adorning their natural hair with colourful beads is perfect for keeping it beautiful while still in its natural state. 

5. Fulani Braids with Permed Hair 
Image Source: @braideffect

6. Tribal Braids with Beads

If you’re feeling like giving your tribal pattern braids an extra boost, these lovely beads are the best option for adding a lovely touch to your braids without taking away from the beautiful braid patterns.

6. Tribal Braids with Beads
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7. Shoulder Length Freestyle with Beads

Hop on the look of versatility with these unique Fulani braids adorned with wooden beads. 

7. Shoulder Length Freestyle with Beads
Image Source: @slayedinbraids

8. Short Velvet with Beaded Tips

This stylish hairstyle is perfect for formal events like weddings. The colour of the hair and the crossed part of this cornrow with the white beads also make this stand out. 

8. Short Velvet with Beaded Tips
Image Source: @gladzbraidhouse

9. Star Shaped Cornrow with Beads

Make your hair look distinctive with this star-shaped hairstyle. The top of the head has a beautifully braided star design. It’s incredibly tidy and exact, making you stand out from the crowd.

9. Star Shaped Cornrow with Beads
Image Source: @braidsambassador

10. Short Intricate Braid Design 

If you’re feeling like your short pattern braids are too plain, you can adorn them with these colorful beads to beautify your look and draw out your features.

10. Short Intricate Braid Design 
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11. Triangle Pattern Length Braids 

These large, colourful beads are perfect for beauties who don’t mind more colours. With these beads, you can elevate the simplicity of your braids.

11. Triangle Pattern Length Braids 
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12. Braided Side Bun with Beads

This look blends an elegant ponytail with a beautiful touch of African braids with colourful beads and rings.

12. Braided Side Bun with Beads
Image Source: @hairbykingunyque

13. High Bun Cornrow

The high bun cornrow is one of the trendiest styles, and rocking it will surely make you look elegant and sophisticated.

13. High Bun Cornrow
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14. Multicoloured Tribal Braids with Beads

These beautiful golden beads are the best for matching your golden brown tribal braids, which are sure to draw attention.

14. Multicoloured Tribal Braids with Beads
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15. Two-Coloured Fulani Braids 

For the pink girls who can’t have too much pink, these large pink beads are perfect for complimenting your theme braids.

15. Two-Coloured Fulani Braids 
Image Source: @black_hair_court

16. Flat Patterned Tribal Braids with Beads

Who says little girls can’t slay in style? These pink beads are the best for giving your little girl her pretty little glow.

16. Flat Patterned Tribal Braids with Beads
Image Source: @ctbhairexpressions

17. Swirl Cornrow with Two Side Bangs

Black women of all ages can rock this gorgeous medium-sized pattern cornrow. 

17. Swirl Cornrow with Two Side Bangs
Image Source: @nigerianbraidgang

18. Tribal Cornrow with Beads

This style is gorgeous and simple to wear. The braids are long, thin, tidy, and sleek, with some beads. This style certainly exudes effortless beauty. It’s ideal for every occasion. 

18. Tribal Cornrow with Beads
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19. Two-Sided High Bun Cornrow

These beads are pretty for your classy high bun braids and bring out your distinctive features.

19. Two-Sided High Bun Cornrow
Image Source: @presh_hairpire

20. Unique Patterned Cornrow with High Ponytail

This elaborate pattern of braids held up in a weave in a ponytail, correlated with some traditional brown beads, is the perfect hairdo to rock for any occasion.

20. Unique Patterned Cornrow with High Ponytail
Image Source: @zumbahairbeauty

21. Zig Zag Tribal Braids

Thinking that complicated looks don’t need anything extra? These zig-zag tribal braids with brown beads are proof that a little bit extra is just what you need to complete your look.

21. Zig Zag Tribal Braids
Image Source: @marcus_blair

22. Crisscross Fulani Braids

With a touch of cute beads, your tribal braids can go from simple to classy in a second.

22. Crisscross Fulani Braids
Image Source: @debrahhair

23. Low Cornrow Ponytail 

If you really trust the skills of your hair stylist, leave her to showcase her artistry on your hair; that is what freestyle braids are all about. This style is a combination of different designs. 

23. Low Cornrow Ponytail 
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24. Scalp Braids with Bangs 

Are accessories your thing? Then definitely try this style. The style is Fulani-inspired, with beads on all ends of the braids, including the front. It does take some boldness to rock this look, so make sure you have just that. 

24. Scalp Braids with Bangs 
Image Source: @black_hair_court

25. Fulani with Two Short Bangs

These beads are a combination of large-sized coloured beads and transparent small-sized beads. You can also achieve a traditional look with these beaded tribal braids.

25. Fulani with Two Short Bangs
Image Source: @debrahhair

26. Medium Fulani Braids

The medium Fulani braiding with beads is an excellent option if you’re looking for a trendy and elegant hairstyle that has the ability to be both protective and flexible.

26. Medium Fulani Braids
Image Source: @silverhairgh

27. Bra Strap Length Braids

These white and silver beads are perfect for adding more volume and variety to your braids without taking attention away from the intricate designs.

27. Bra Strap Length Braids
Image Source: @kimmy_braidedme

28. Two-Bun Fulani Braids

We have this cute and lovely double bun hairdo you can add to your list. This is ideal for women who seek a cute and trendy hairstyle. Hair braided with wool, beads, and silver accessories were used to achieve this style.

28. Two-Bun Fulani Braids
Image Source: @curlycoilytresses

29. Knotless with Beads

You can attain a similar stunning look by combining your beautiful cornrow short knotless with small silver beads. 

29. Knotless with Beads
Image Source: @the.hairtherapist

30. Short Freestyle Braids

Who says Fulani braids with beads are for women alone? Men can rock these styles too. These designs with golden wooden braids at the tip will look great on any guy who wants to rock Fulani braids.

30. Short Freestyle Braids
Image Source: @slayedinbraids

31. Stitch Braids with Beads

Do you admire beaded hairstyles yet don’t feel comfortable with your hair over-cluttered with too many braids? Then give the 8 stitch style a try. This is a simple stitch cornrow adorned with beautiful and not-too-catchy beads. 

31. Stitch Braids with Beads
Image Source: @kailovestyle

32. Full Beaded Bob Braids

Dare to be bold with your braids? Try going for these all-around beautiful braids adorned with small transparent silver beads for a classy and elegant style. This style is sure to turn heads in your direction. 

32. Full Beaded Bob Braids
Image Source: @black_hair_court

33. Half Knotless Braids 

Black and proud? These braids, decorated with brown, white, and silver braids, are sure to announce that you’re black, brown, and beautiful.

33. Half Knotless Braids 
Image Source: @blackgirlhairguide

34. Multiple Accessorised Braids

You can imitate this style, or you can add unique beads, cords, and cuffs in various colours to make them more distinctive.

34. Multiple Accessorised Braids
Image Source: @ghanaianhairstyles

35. Mixed-Coloured Tribal Braids 

You can add simple beads to add more variety and flavor to your beautiful, short Fulani braids.

35. Mixed-Coloured Tribal Braids 
Image Source: @justbraidsinfo

36. Small-Sized Braids with Wooden Beads

You can attain a minimal yet classic look with these soul braids.

36. Small-Sized Braids with Wooden Beads
Image Source: @ophelia_7

37. Fulani Braids with Curls

You think your curls are enough, and you don’t want to go overboard? These silver studded beads are perfect for elevating your classy braids while still managing to keep them simple.

37. Fulani Braids with Curls
Image Source: @raaybraids

38. Deep Middle Parts with High Knot

The highlight of this style is the middle parting with a high bun. This style brings out the African in you and can last for four to five weeks.

38. Deep Middle Parts with High Knot
Image Source: @zumbahairbeauty

39. Swirl Parting Cornrow with High Ponytail 

Make the most of your extra-long braids by changing up your parting style. Use swirls instead of straight portions, and finish with a full-beaded fringe.

39. Swirl Parting Cornrow with High Ponytail 
Image Source: @zumbahairbeauty

40. Side Ways Freestyle Braids

There’s no such thing as too stylish. Adorning your freestyle pattern braids with colourfully sectioned beads can take your style another notch. 

40. Side Ways Freestyle Braids
Image Source: @black_hair_court

41. Side Layered Braids

Looking to enhance the simplicity of your braids? These white transparent beads are perfect for giving you a simple yet elegant style.

41. Side Layered Braids
Image Source: @slayedinbraids

42. Stylish Medium Fulani Braids

This is a simple style, however, the beads provide a captivating charm, making this style the most popular braid style. 

42. Stylish Medium Fulani Braids
Image Source: @eve_hair_braids

43. Triangle Pattern Stitch Braids

These custom transparent bubble beads are perfect for complimenting your perfect triangular pattern stitch braids. 

43. Triangle Pattern Stitch Braids
Image Source: @eve_hair_braids

44. Cornrow Beaded Braids

Fulani braids always look good with extensions. You can choose to blend your preferred colours for your braids. For a unique touch, adorn the cornrows with beads and other details.

44. Cornrow Beaded Braids
Image Source: @braidsdamay

45. All Back Cornrow

Beads can make even the simplest hairstyle look unique and spectacular. If you’re worried your braids look too simple, just add some colourful beads to make you look gorgeous. 

45. All Back Cornrow
Image Source: @aysha.sow

46. One Side Design Braids 

You can try this simple style with the unique design on the side if following trends is not your style. Add some ravishing beads to compliment your look. 

46. One Side Design Braids 
Image Source: @black_hair_braids

47. Large Stitch Braids

This is a simple but attractive way to add beads to your braids to light them up. 

47. Large Stitch Braids
Image Source: @voazin_atelier

48. Tribal Braids with Beads

Here’s another one who adores beads! The lengthy braids are covered in numerous varieties of beads. As you can see, your hair will look bolder and more distinctive the more beads you apply. 

48. Tribal Braids with Beads
Image Source: @bellanaijabeauty

49. Tribal Braids with Natural Hair

If you’re obsessed with nature and always want to show it, you can rock this elegant style. The front is braided in the Fulani style, and the natural hair is wrapped in a bun. Here, the wooden beads were used at the tip, but you can use them anywhere. 

49. Tribal Braids with Natural Hair
Image Source: @hairnbeautymuse

50. Long Tribal Braids with Beautiful Beads

Fulani braids usually add extensions to attain the appropriate length and thickness. You can rock this style with any color or beads.

50. Long Tribal Braids with Beautiful Beads
Image Source: @krownhairstyles

Now It’s Your Turn

Fulani braids adorned with stunning beads are a sophisticated hairstyle that matches a unique blend of braids and beautiful beads that give the braids a fresh air of color and variety. 

Whether you’re seeking a chic protective hairstyle or you just want to enjoy the beauty of the Fulani culture, feel free to choose any of these options and share pictures of you in the comments.

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