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Home » Braids » 50 Stunning Knotless Braids Chic and Trendy in 2022

50 Stunning Knotless Braids Chic and Trendy in 2022

May 18, 2022 By Stefka Popa Leave a Comment

Knotless braids are considered a protective hairstyle and an iconic fashion style. Knotless Braid Hairstyles were invented in 2014 and got worldwide fame soon after when A-lister celebrities like Tessa Thompson, Zoë Kravitz, Zendaya, and Marsai Martin rocked the biggest events with knotless braids. Therefore to save your time, we have gathered the 50 Stunning Knotless Braids that look traditional and the modern style that is chic and elegant.   

1. Knotless Braids in a Natural Hair

Knotless Braids in a Natural Hair - A woman wearing a pink hooded jacket
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A knotless box braid is a great way to have a natural hairstyle that can be gathered in a ponytail braid. Adding beads to the ends of braids, seal them perfectly to make them last longer. 

2. Chunky Blue Braids

Chunky Blue Knotless Braids - A woman inside a salon
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Vibrating blue and black braids in the middle part style and box braids style at the back of the head are chic and high-fashion. 

3. Small Knotless Braids

Small Knotless Braids - A woman with facemask wearing a denim jacket
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Bigger braids look fashionable, but smaller ones look classic. The longer length makes it gorgeous for any occasion. 

4. Braids with Bun

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The small, longer box braids in a big top-knot bun look excellent. It gives a high-rated fashionable look. 

5. Knotless Braids with Curly at the End

Knotless Braids with Curly at the End - A woman wearing a pink jacket
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Box braids with a few inches of curly hair at the ends look attractive. It also gives you a party and a sporty vibe.

6. Small Braids with Color Blend

Small Knotless Braids with Color Blend - A woman wearing a faded black longsleeve
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The addition of blonde hair extensions to the brown hair creates an amazing color blend effect. 

7. Knotless Braids with Beads

Knotless Braids with Beads - A woman with eyeglasses wearing a black facemask and black sweater
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Thin braids with chunky beads at the ends of braids create a combination of tradition and fashion. It looks super cute on everyone. 

8. Long Soft Locs Braids

Long Soft Locs Knotless Braid - A woman wearing a peach shirt
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This soft long knotless braids hairstyle for long hair reminds us of Met Gala 2022 Venus Williams’s dazzling look. It gives an iconic and seamless look. 

9. Medium Knotless Braids with Blonde

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Dark auburn medium braids look great inside sweeping style. A braid in front of the hair gives the hairstyle a beautiful tribal look.

10. Crispy Clean Part in Braids

Crispy Clean Part in a Knotless Braids - A woman wearing a faded black sweater
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Super clean and crispy equals parts and partition lines give a woman a super manageable look. You can confidently attend formal and official meetings in this hairstyle. 

11. Small Knotless Braid with Red and White Color

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Ah! Who can forget J-Hope’s red hair? This hair color has the same vibes. The addition of white hair extensions at the nape makes a great contrast even when tying braids or keeping it flowy. 

12. Small Soft Knotless Locs

Small Soft Locs Knotless Braid - A woman wearing a eyeglasses and black facemask
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Thick bohemian (boho) locs on braids are just a glamorous hairstyle. It is perfectly suitable for everyone to make hair grow while protecting them.  

13. Neat and Sleek Knotless Braids

Neat and Sleek Knotless Braid - A woman with KN95 facemask wearing a purple cape
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Big box braids hairstyle with soft pinkish-purple hair at the ends looks amazing. Few braids sweeping to the left and few sweeping to the right make it look like a new trendy style. 

14. Large Knotless Braid Hairstyles

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Few chunky braids with a large box base look trendy and high fashion. It perfectly suits young girls. 

15. Short Braids with Beads

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Short knotless braids in half-up half-down hairstyles look brilliant. The beads at the end of the braid look ultra-modern. 

16. Jumbo Braids with Natural Hair

Jumbo Knotless Braid with Natural Hair - A woman wearing a blue longsleeve
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Jumbo braids with flat, clean bases look amazingly pretty. In addition, the braid’s base will not be stiff, allowing you to move hair freely. 

17. Mid Back in a Large Knotless Braid Hairstyles

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Long and chunky braids hairstyles reaching the mid-back create a tip-top look, helping you set a fashion statement. It suits best with part wear too. 

18. Waist Length Box Braid Hairstyles

Knotless Box Braid Waist Length - A woman wearing a white hooded jacket
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Middle part box braids that gradually get thinner create a vintage look. You can wear it with formal and traditional dresses. 

19. Medium Box Braids with Ombre Color

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Box braids with blue ombre color braids are eye-catching. Tying a few braids at the back from both sides makes it classic. 

20. Medium Large Knotless Braid Hairstyles

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Large thick braids of medium length look good. Styling it in a side-swept style will be a modern take on it. 

21. Natural Knotless with Beads

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Creating knotless braids on little girls in palm ponytail hairstyle for black hair makes beads on braid ends even prettier.

22. Long and Large Braids

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Long and large knotless braid hairstyles without any beads or accessories look traditional, and the wide partition base makes them ultra-.modern. 

23. Medium Knotless Braids with Blonde and Curly at the End

Medium Knotless Braids with Blonde and Curly at the End - A woman wearing a white shirt
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Blonde braids that are curly at the ends look elegant if the blonde color starts from the scalp, like in the picture. You can freely spread braids on your shoulders for a flattering appearance. 

24. Braids with Beads and Hair Jewelry

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Ribbons and beads in half-up and half-down hairstyles, especially on kids. Gather knotless braid hairstyles to create a top knot and tie ribbon. Then add 7 to 8 pink floral beads to the ends of each braid. 

25. Jumbo Square Knotless Box Braids

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Knotless box braid hairstyles with a clean and crisp base make the child look tidy and pretty. The manageable hairstyle allows them to do intelligent activities without worrying about hair. 

26. Large Boho Braids

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Boho braids, the 1940’s hairstyle that evolves with time, are gorgeous. The few free hairs with each braid give an amazing glamorous look. 

27. Small Polished Knotless Braids

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Knotless braid hairstyles with the extension of lush golden-brown shade give braids a glittery, polished, and enhanced look. This look is extra classy. 

28. Small Butt Length Knotless

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Thin braids that reach the waist look super elegant. The addition of a few golden and red auburn hair color braids makes this hairstyle unique and interesting.

29. Ponytail Braids

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Knotless ponytail braids always win hearts. But if styled with heavy concealed braids at the base of the ponytail updo, it makes anyone stand out without even trying. 

30. Extra-Long and Medium Box Braids

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Medium-sized extra-long braids are a classy fashion trend. However, when these are placed in front of the shoulders, it covers the sides of the face making it appear slimmer. 

31. Long Big Box Braids

Long Big Box Knotless Braids - A woman with eyeglasses wearing a white denim jacket
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Long and chunky box braids will look so fashionable. It can even warm up the nerdy woman’s look.

32. Medium Braids with Blue Beads

Medium Knotless Braids with Blue Beads - A woman wearing a blue hooded jacket
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Navy blue braids at the nape of the neck with numerous black braids look shiny. The aqua shade beads at the ends of each braid look gorgeous. 

33. Short Knotless Braid with Hair Accessories

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Knotless braid hairstyles in a bob hairstyle offer you a royal and high-fashion look. The hair accessories and orange braids make it more iconic. 

34. Medium Triangle Box Braids

Medium Triangle Knotless Box Braids- A woman wearing a black nike longsleeve
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Knotless braid hairstyles with a zig-zag middle part create triangle base box braids. It looks chic and gorgeous for parties too. 

35. Braids with Reverse Ombre

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Ombre actual shade appears at the bottom. But this hair color idea that appears ombre above is unique. It even makes older women look younger. 

36. Goddess Square Braids with Beads

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Traditional knotless braid hairstyles with square bases are super classic. However, the beads and half-up hairstyle make it even more modern. 

37. Small Knotless with Heart Shaped Braid

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Small knotless braid hairstyles with a heart shape on the side give it a cute vibe. Also, the blonde extensions in braids make it look A1. 

38. Back Length Braids

Back Length Braided Hairstyles - A woman with facemask wearing a tie dye shirt
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All back knotless braids gradually become slender, and the cleanly made triangle and box shape base add an impressive look to it. 

39. Peek-A-Blue Box Braids

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If you want to follow a chic trend while looking traditional, ask your stylist for a few blue braids at the nape of the neck. 

40. Small Triangle Knotless Braid with Ombre

Small Triangle Braided Hairstyles with Ombre - A woman wearing a orange duster
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Triangle base burgundy color knotless braids look fancy. The curls at the ends of braids make it stylish for any occasion. 

41. Feed-in Braids

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Feed-in knotless braids with wavy, zig-zag, and cross-over intricate patterns make any appearance high-fashion. However, the laid edges make it appear neater. 

42. Combed-Over Braids

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Braids that are fully side swept to the other is a creative idea to look unique. 

43. Knotless Bob Braids with Beads

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Bob length pink and black braids look excellent. The pink and white beads in ponytail style that look like bangs are highly admirable. 

44. Blonde Knotless Braids with Dark Roots

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Blonde braids with Egyptian style and modern beads at the ends look interesting and rare. 

45. Medium Knotless Braids with Natural Hair

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The middle part is medium knotless and looks gorgeous when the scalp shows through the base. It is perfect for white women and those who have thin hair and oval face. 

46. Heart and Triangle Knotless Braids

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Triangle base criss-cross braids are such an interesting hairstyle. Also, the side heart with blue-black braids looks enchanting. 

47. Red and Black Knotless Braid with Baby Hair

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This hairstyle is so chic and loud. The black and red hair ratio is 6:4 and the criss-cross of braids, laid baby hair, and the curls at the ends of braids make this hairstyle irresistible. 

48. Small Knotless Braid with Pink Highlights

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Easy-on-eye criss-cross patterns with pink and black braids make your little girl look like a princess. 

49. Tribal and Knotless Braid with Ponytail

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Tribal braids with a straight braid in the center of intricate braids pattern these braids traditional ones. 

50. Small Knotless with Micro Locs Braid

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The thinnest braids in the Bantu knot style are the ultimate flattering style. In addition, the brown hair in knots makes knots more eye-catching. 

Knotless Braids FAQs

How Long Do Knotless Braids Last?

Commonly, knotless braids last three months. However, how long knotless braids will last depends on hair type, thickness and length of braids, and your caring strategy. 

Are Knotless Braids Better?

Among other protective and braided hairstyles, knotless braids put less tension on the scalp and hair follicles, so it is truly better.

Why Do Women Like To Have Knotless Braids?

As the knotless braids do not have a stiff (hard) base, they offer styling versatility without any pain. And also, it allows hair to grow healthily. 

Difference Between Knotless And Box Braids?

For box braids, extensions are tightly secured closer to the scalp to make braids. While the knotless braids start with natural hair and extensions, hair is added to the braids after a few strands intertwine. 

Conclusion

You must have selected to go to your stylist to show your fav style and get it done. But you must know keeping the knotless braids frizz-free, moisturized, and clean is the only way to rock the braids during the installation period.

Some great tips are: clarify braids regularly too. Don’t overdo the style, and stay gentle. Protect them at night as well by wearing a silk bonnet. Also, make sure the beads are not heavy. Applying mousse on hair keeps the hairstyle fresh for longer. If you have simple classic knotless braids and want to seal the ends, then dip braids in hot water.

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