middle part braids

Stand Out this Spring and Summer with Middle Part Tribal Braids

How will you wear middle-part tribal braids this summer?

Are you looking to get the perfect protective look to kick off your summer? Then you should check out Middle-Part Tribal Braids – looks that have been inspired by the different braiding patterns and techniques of different West African tribes. Check out our style guide below to see which tribal braid style suits you best!

Get the Look: Middle Part Tribal Braids

1. Long Middle-Part Tribal Braids with Beads 

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Elevate your braids with beads. Photo by Gina Tigere.

Beads aren’t just for young kids; you can dress them for your everyday adult life as well! If you are not comfortable with wearing beads all over your hair, use them as accents at the front of your hair for an elevated middle-part tribal braids look.  

2. Half & Half Middle-Part Tribal Braids 

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Half Middle-part tribal braids are a great way to dress up your look, Photo by Eyoel Kahssay.

Looking to dress up your middle part tribal braids? Then try this half braided, half crocheted hairstyle. Maintain a long-lasting look no matter the occasion with a lightweight hairspray such as Suave Professionals’ Natural Hold Non-Aerosol Hairspray

3. Long Jumbo Tribal Braids 

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Jumbo tribal braids are time efficient to install. Photo by Jabari Timothy

If you’re not looking to spend too much time in the salon chair, then jumbo middle part tribal braids are the way to go! Enhance your jumbo braids this summer by wearing them long. One thing to know about Jumbo braids is that they tend to last a shorter time. However, you can lengthen the time of the look with SheaMoisture’s Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Shine Spray.

4. Two-Toned Middle-Part Tribal Braids  

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Contrast your braids with two tones- Photo by Muhammadtaha Ibrahim Ma’aji

Another beautiful way to wear middle part tribal braids is to wear a two-toned hair look that is split by the middle part. On one side of your mane, wear your natural hair color, and then on the other side, wear a bolder color or a color you’ve always wanted to try to create a beautiful contrast. Who knows? This may inspire you to fully delve into wearing the bolder hair color you’ve been on the fence about for so long. 

5. Ultra-Thin Tribal Braids

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For a sleek, long lasting middle part tribal braid look, try thinner braids – Photo by Gideon Hezekiah

Want a longer-lasting and low-maintenance tribal braids look? Try thin middle part tribal braids. Although they take longer to install, they will be worthwhile! To prevent frizz and damage as time goes on with these thin braids, use SheaMoisture Papaya & Neroli All Day Frizz Control Styling Gel, which can help keep your look fresh and sleek for days to come.

Which middle part tribal braids look will you be trying to kick off your summer? Show us your look by tagging us @AllThingsHairUs. Also, for more summer natural hair inspo, subscribe to our newsletter below.  

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