9 Best Braid Ponytail Hairstyles for Black Hair

For ages, African women have been wearing their hair in ponytails and braids.  They were primarily regarded as a sign of tribe, wealth, and position.  These days, though, they are more of a means for Black women to confidently accept the texture of their natural hair.  They can literally style thanks to braided ponytails, which provide a stylish and protective approach to battle the heat.

 We'll look at many braid ponytail hairstyles in this post that you can attempt on your black hair.  Additionally, we will highlight certain black hair care techniques.

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Best Braid Ponytail Hairstyles for Black Hair Braids and ponytails have never been out of trend, and the same goes for their combination. You can elegantly uplift the game of your braid by tying it into a ponytail and adding some embellishments. Sounds interesting?

Let’s explore some of such hairstyle ideas that you can rock in 2025!

1. Textured Bubble Ponytail

If you are after chic hairstyles, then a bubble ponytail is for you! It gives the illusion of a braid while adding texture to your hair.

All you need to do is to tie your hair into a high ponytail. Consider add yaki hair extensions if you have short hair. Now, take multiple rubber bands and tie them every few inches throughout the length of your ponytail. Once done, carefully pull out hair strands to add volume to each section and give it a bubble-like appearance.

For a more playful style, you can repeat the same process on the front hair strands and leave them to fall freely around your face for face-shaping effects.

2. Butt-Length Braid Ponytail

Where are Beyonce fans? You know that butt-length braids are Beyonce's thing, so why not style them in your way?

Simply tie up your hair into a high ponytail and use french braid or dutch braid technique you know to braid the entire hair length. You can add human hair extensions to reach butt length.

For a playful touch, add colorful extensions or embellishments, like hair clips, throughout the ponytail. You may style your baby hair on the front for that touch of sophistication.

3. Half-Up Braided Ponytail

If you prefer minimalism and elegant hairstyles, we recommend going with half-up braided ponytails. Not only are these simple to style, but they are also faster to make.

To make this hairstyle, separate the top hair section, i.e., from one ear to another, and tie it with an elastic band. Braid this half ponytail into a fishtail braid and tie up the ends. Consider to get a straight wig to get the same look if your hair is not long enough.

It’s a romantic hairstyle, ideal for dates or whenever you need a break from protective, strand-pulling braids. To control frizz on the lower hair section, you can use anti-frizz sprays.

4. Double Dutch Braid Pigtails with Curls

This hairstyle is for those trying to mix and match braids and ponytails to blend texture and style in the most iconic way possible. Where the Double Dutch braids keep the hair out of your face, the half-up ponytail ensures that much-needed dimension and movement to your entire look.

To style these braids, section the top half of your hair and make two Dutch Braids, working from the front towards the crown. Once you reach above the shoulder, secure your braid into a ponytail and let the rest of the hair fall freely. Alternatively, you may add curls or bubble braids for a more chic look.

5. Side-Parted Ponytail Braid

If you want to highlight your features with a more pulled-back look, style a side-parted ponytail braid.

The best part about this hairstyle is that it could have various variations. Like, you can do the side part with a side braid ponytail. The braiding technique can also be your choice.

So, decide, based on your look, whether a sleek, simple 3-strand braid will do or you need to go with a more sophisticated fishtail, Dutch Braid, or other techniques. When tired, you can switch your long-length braided ponytail into a sleek bun with just a few bobby pins or a catcher. Trust me, the side part with a low braided bun will look awesome.

6. Rope Twist Pigtails

Who says ponytail braid hairstyles don’t offer a youthful and stylish look? Try out rope twist pigtails and experience the versatility and youthfulness of these hairstyles yourself.

All you need to do is divide your hair into two sections and make a ponytail for each. Once done, create a rope twist on each section by twisting two hair strands around each other. Tie the ends to ensure the twists don’t open up.

7. Four Butterfly Braids

It’s one of the best bold hairstyles for special occasions when you want to style a showstopper look. The best part? It's a protective hairstyle, so you can keep it for longer with minimal touchups while remaining worry-free about your hair health.

To make these braids, divide your hair into four equal parts and braid each section using your desired braiding technique. You may add some extensions to achieve long braids. Once all the sections are braided, gently pull apart a small section of each braid, giving off a butterfly-like appearance. This will ensure a fuller and more textured look.

8. Criss-cross Ponytail Braids

As evident by the name, it's an intricate protective hairstyle that demands loads of time, but efforts are worth it.

Make several sections in your hair and use the criss-cross braiding technique, either on a few sections or all of them, depending on how you want the results to be. Tie all braids from the upper section into a ponytail and make a lifted bun from it. Use bobby pins to secure the bun. Alternatively, you can leave the ponytail to embrace a half-up appearance. The possibilities are endless, indeed.

9. Colorful Braided Ponytail

Want to play with colorful extensions? Use them to spice up your braided ponytails.

Simply gather your extensions and tie your hair into a high ponytail. Now, take small sections from your ponytail and braid them when adding colorful extensions on your way toward the ends. Once you have braided all the ponytail sections, you will have a bundle of colorful braids falling off your shoulder. This hairstyle is ideal for festivals when playing with colors is the key to staying in the game. For a more polished look, you can use ombre effect extensions.