Knotless Braids with Beads & How to Style Them

Knotless braids with beads are a hot trend right now! In this article learn how to do knotless braids with beads and how to style them. Plus, we included 25+ hairstyle ideas to re-create this look on yourself!

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Supplies You Will Need

Here is a list of supplies you will need to do your knotless braids with beads.

1. Pre-stretched braiding hair to add length to your natural hair.
2. Rattail comb & sectioning clips to part your hair into neat sections.
3. Edge control or gel to help slick down your hair and keep your braids neat.
4. Beads to decorate your braids. Below is a list of where to purchase beads for your braids.
5. Bead looper for loading the beads onto the braids quickly.
6. Elastic bands to secure the end of each braid after putting on the beads.
7. Mini scissors to trim any excess hair.
8. 360 Mirror to help with parting your hair in the back of your head.

Best Beads for Braids

One of the best parts of styling your knotless braids is being able to choose your beads. There are lots of beads to choose from. To make it easier for you, we compiled a list of the best hair beads below. You can click on the on links to find out where to purchase.

Beads for Small to Medium Braids	Beads for Large to Jumbo Braids
African Print Beads Black Blue Clear Clear multi-colored Glow-in-the-dark Gold Cuffs Green Holographic Hot Pink Multi-Colored Neon Green Orange Pink Purple Red Seashells Silver Cuffs Teal White Wooden Beads Yellow	African Print Beads Black Clear Gold Cuffs Gold Mix Holographic Pink Mix Purple Silver Cuffs White Wooden

Here is a video tutorial showing you how to do knotless braids and add the beads to the ends.

How long this style lasts and how to care for your braids.

Knotless box braids will last 6 to 8 weeks when maintained properly. To care for your braids, make sure to wear a silk or satin bonnet at night to reduce frizz and prolong your hairstyle.

This is my favorite bonnet to wear when I have my knotless braids installed. It is designed for protective styles like braids and weaves. If you do not like to sleep with a hair bonnet, then another option is to sleep on a silk pillowcase.

30+ Knotless Braids with Beads Hairstyles

There are a variety of ways that you can style for your knotless braids. Here are some photos to get your creative juices flowing!

Short Knotless Braids with Beads

Short black braids with clear beads.

Shoulder-length braids with wooden beads.

Braided bob with peekaboo platinum blonde highlights.

Pink and black short knotless box braids.

Short knotless box braids with clear beads and styled with a side part.

Short blue and black knotless braids with beads.

Gorgeous shorter length braids with clear beads.

Shoulder length braids with pink beads.

Short braids with wooden beads.

Medium Knotless Box Braids

Waist-length medium knotless braids with beads.

Half and half colored braids.

Auburn braids styled in two ponytails.

Braids styled in a bun.

Pretty pink peekaboo braids.

Medium size braids with wooden tribal beads.

Jumbo Braids

Waist-length blonde braids with blue beads on the ends.

Black jumbo knotless braids with beads.

Long blonde ombre braids with purple beads.

Long jumbo braids with wooden beads.

Large-size blonde braids with pink beads.

Extra large black box braids styled in two ponytails.

Black and red box jumbo box braids with curly hair.

Extra large braids with wooden beads.

Red butt-length box braids with beads.

Long jumbo knotless braids.

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