With the rise of braided hairstyles, more and more black women are embracing the beauty and versatility of mixed colour braids. These hairstyles combine traditional African braiding techniques with modern twists, resulting in stunning looks that make heads turn. Whether you’re looking for a bold and vibrant style or a more subtle and elegant look, there are endless options to choose from. From ombre blends to rainbow hues, these 60 cute mixed colour braids hairstyles for black women are sure to inspire your next hair transformation.
Mixed colour/color braids are a great way of breaking the monotony of getting black braids.
For many protective braided hairstyle lovers, black is always the go to color when it’s time to get a new braided hairstyle.
If you, unlike many people, love a good pop of colour in your box braids or a blend of different colours, this article is for you.
We’ll cover how to do different mixed colour blends for braids and popular mixed colour braids combinations for black women.
Mixed colour braids come in different variations.
You can either opt to mix different colours or have different colours braided in different sections.
How to blend mixed colours for braids
Start by deciding how many different colours you want to have in your braids.
This could be anywhere from 2 colours to as many as 5 colours.
Take the braiding hair out of their individual packs and hold them together in one hand.
Take small bits of braiding hair from each individual colour and mix it in with the rest of the hair.
Keep doing this even after you run out of hair in each individual colour and there’s a mix forming.
Make sure you’re occasionally combing through the hair as a whole to avoid tangling the hair.
Do this repeatedly until you’re contented with the end result.
Apply some hair food on the blended mix and comb through the hair again as a whole using a wide tooth comb.
For a detailed visual, refer to the video below.
How to do mixed colour box braids
Depending on whether you’re going for traditional box braids or knotless box braids start with parting clean and stretched hair into your desired parts.
Use shine n jam and a lot of precision in your parting to ensure your braids will look neat and have clean parts.
Should you opt for the knotless braiding method-why shouldn’t you?- start by braiding your natural hair and gradually feed in small bits of braiding hair as is the norm in knotless braids.
To avoid being repetitive, refer to this blog post for a detailed knotless braids tutorial.
As mentioned earlier, you can either opt for a colour blend on your mixed colour braids or individual colours done on different parts on your head.
Lay your edges and apply some mousse on your head after you’re done with your mixed colour braids.
Now that you know how to do mixed colour braids, let’s look at some popular colour blend mixes.
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60 Cute Mixed Colour Braids Hairstyles
Pro tip: Use more of the braiding hair color that you want to be more prominent in the mix or two of each for a balanced look.
Refer to the braid colour numbers highlighted in yellow for direct links to all the individual colours in the mixed colours braids hairstyles below.
1) Ash grey knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 1b/grey for this mix.
@sharonn_i
2) Pink and black knotless mixed colour braids
How beautiful is this pink and black mix?
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3) Black and blonde peekaboo knotless braids
Add a couple of 613 braids in your black braids for a pop of colour.
@ed.riannaa
4) Medium blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 27 and 613 mixed together to get this look.
@jadeandjala
5) Knotless blonde mixed colour braids
Mix 613 and 27 blonde braids to get this look.
@jadeandjala
6) Honey blonde knotless mixed colour braids
The blonde mixed colour blend is clearly a fan favourite.
Mix braids colour number 613 and 27 to get this look.
@jadeandjala
7) Honey blonde mixed colour knotless braids
For this blonde colour blend, used braids colour number 27 and 613.
@jadeandjala
8) Blonde custom ombre mixed colour knotless braids
Ombre braids are traditionally characterised by 2 or more colours on an individual store bought braids.
Custom ombre braids just means two or more colours are added in different places along the length of the braid to give an ombre effect.
For this custom ombre mix, use braids colour number 27 and 613.
@jadeandjala
9) Honey brown mixed colour jumbo knotless braids
Use braids colour 30, 27 and a little bit of 613 for this blend.
@jadeandjala
10) Blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Mix braids colour number 27, 613 and a little bit of 30 for this blend.
@jadeandjala
11) Jumbo knotless mixed colour braids
Mix braids colour braids 900, 27 and 30 in different places.
@b2xway
12) Custom blend knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 30, 613 and orange braids for this blend.
@dolledbyhannah
13) Blonde mixed colour knotless braids
Mix braids colour number 27 and 613 for this blonde mix.
@hairbykingunyque
14) Blonde and brown knotless mixed colour braids
For this brown and blonde mix, use braids colour 613 and 30.
@styledbyfxmous
15) Pink knotless mixed colour braids
Use pink and black braids for this mix.
@pinterest
16) Mixed colour knotless braids with beads
Use braids colour number 27, 30 and 613 for this knotless braids with beads mix.
@braidedbyalean
17) Honey brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mixed braids colour number 4, 27, 30 and 613.
@braidedbyalean
18) Honey blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 613, 27 and 30.
@hairbykingunyque
19) Blonde and brown mixed colour braids
Mix 613 braids with colour number 30 braids to get this look.
@styledbyfxmous
20) Medium knotless mixed colour braids
For this mix, braids number 1b, 27, 613 and 33 were used.
@braidedbyalean
21) Custom mixed colour knotless braids
Use braids colour 1b and a mix of 1b and 27 to get this result.
22) Custom ombre mixed colour braids
Mix braids in the colour 1b and 30 half way through the length of the braids to get this result.
23) Custom ombre mixed colour braids
Mix braids in the colour 1b and number 27 throughout the length of the braids at your preferred length.
24) Pink and purple mixed colour braids
Mix neon pink, purple and vintage rose braids to get this result.
@braidedbyalean
25) Brown and blonde mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 27 and 30 to get this result.
@braidedbyalean
26) Ash blonde mixed colour braids
Mixed braids color number 2, 27 and 613 to get this blend.
@braidedbyalean
27) Ash blonde mixed colour knotless braids
Blend braids colour number 4, 27 and 613 for this look.
@braidedbyalean
28) Honey brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix color 27, 30 and 613 for this blend.
@braidedbyalean
29) Honey brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix color 27, 30 and 613 for this blend.
@braidedbyalean
30) Honey brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix color 27, 30 and 613 for this blend.
@braidedbyalean
31) Honey brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix color 27, 30 and 613 for this blend.
@braidedbyalean
32) Bob mixed color knotless braids with beads
Mix color 1b and 27 for this look.
33) Brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix braids color number 4, 27 and 30 for this blend.
@jane_braids
34) Brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix braids color number 4, 27 and 30 for this blend.
@jade_braids
35) Brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix braids color number 4, 27 and 30 for this blend.
@braidedbyalean
36) Brown mixed colour knotless braids with curly ends
Mix braids color number 27, 613 and 30 for this look.
@mirmakeovers
37) Brown mixed color knotless braids
Mix braids color number 1b, 27, 30 and 613 for this mix.
@hairbykingunyque
38) Brown mixed color knotless braids
Mix braids color number 1b, 27, 30 and 613 for this look.
@thebratzpalace_inc
39) Shades of brown mixed colour knotless braids
Mix braids color number 1b, 27, 30 and 613 for this mix.
@hairbykingunyque
40) Honey blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix braids color number 27 and 613 to get this look.
@jadeandjala
41) Honey blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix braids color number 27 and 613 to get this look.
@jadeandjala
42) Honey blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 613, 27 and 30.
@jadeandjala
43) Honey blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 613, 27 and 30.
@jadeandjala
44) Honey blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 613, 27 and 30.
@jadeandjala
45) Brown mixed colour knotless braids.
Mix braids color number 4, 27 and 30 for this chocolate blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
46) Honey blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix braids color number 27 and 613 to get this look.
@jadeandjala
47) Honey blonde knotless mixed colour braids
Use braids colour number 613, 27 and 30.
@houstonbraidstyle
48) Blonde mixed color braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
49) Mixed color French curl knotless braids
Get the 27/613 for this mixed color French curl braids look.
@stylesbysindy
50) Blonde mixed color braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyles
51) Blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
52) Mixed color French curl braids
Get the 27/613 for this mixed color French curl braids look.
@stylesbysindy
53) Long blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
54) Blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
55) Blonde long mixed color knotless braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
56) Long blonde mixed colour knotless braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
57) Blonde mixed color knotless braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
58) Brown mixed colour knotless braids.
Mix braids color number 4, 27 and 30 for this chocolate blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
59) Brown mixed color knotless braids
Mix braids color number 4, 27 and 30 for this chocolate blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
60) Blonde knotless mixed color braids
Mix color 27 and 613 for this blend.
@houstonbraidstyle
Which one of these mixed colour braids hairstyles will you be trying?
In conclusion, the versatility and creativity of mixed color braids allow black women to express themselves and showcase their unique style. From bold and bright hues to subtle and natural tones, there are endless possibilities for creating stunning and eye-catching hairstyles. Whether rocking a chic bob or long flowing locks, these braids have the ability to enhance any look and make a statement. With 60 cute mixed color braids hairstyles to choose from, black women can confidently embrace their individuality and turn heads wherever they go.
