18 Cute Bubble Braid Hairstyles You Should Try

Every day isn’t for sleek buns and perfectly done braids. Some days, you just want to go easy with your hairstyling and still look stunning.

Whether you don’t have time to install a complicated hairstyle, woke up with the “casual breeze”, or you want to start styling your hair. You want to pick a hairstyle that checks these boxes:

✅ Doesn’t take time to install

✅ Doesn’t require expert/ professional knowledge

✅ Looks simple and great

✅ Does zero to no damage to your natural hair

✅ Doesn’t require the use of professional tools

Guess what?

We found the perfect hairstyle that checks all the boxes… Bubble Braids.

What Are Bubble Braids?

Bubble braid is a simple braid hairstyle that usually doesn’t require any braiding. This braiding method enables you to style your hair in a protective, braid-like manner using elastic bands. The elastic bands are stylishly arranged throughout the length of the hair.

This hairstyle made it to our top-pick easy-to-do hairstyles because it suits anyone with any hair type (4C natural hair, wigs, hair extensions, etc).

In case you are not sure, here’s a list of the top 18 bubble braids hairstyles.

Top 18 Stunning Bubble Braids Hairstyles You Can Try Now

If you have never tried bubble braids, these bubble braids hairstyles are worth a try. They are pretty, easy to install/take down, and provide great styling options.

Here’s our top 18 picks:

1. Long Ponytail Bubble Braids

You can rarely go wrong wearing a ponytail. Think of a sophisticated event hairstyle, and think of a ponytail. Think of a simple, casual hairstyle, and think of ponytails.

Take your ponytail game to another level by incorporating bubble braids. This is a great way to elevate this hairstyle and showcase your personality. If you are a fun-loving person, adding bubble braids to the ends of your ponytail hairstyle can give it that playful flair that expresses your personality.

Take your ponytail from basic to red carpet standard by adding bubble braids.

2. Bubble Braids on 4C Natural Hair

Are you looking for a protective hairstyle that you can install yourself in minutes?

Say hello to bubble braids.

Bubble braids are a great protective hairstyle choice for girls with kinky curls. That is because it requires low tension, which prevents traction-related hair damage, is easy to install (even if you don’t know how to braid), and it is a brilliant method for dealing with shrinkage.

If you want to enjoy your 4C hair in all of its glory without dealing with frequent styling, a bubble braids hairstyle is a good option. It gives your hair that light, bouncy effect without stress.

3. Fulani Style Bubble Braids with Beaded Tendrils

Bubble braids not only look good on high and low ponytails, but you can also incorporate bubble braids into other hairstyles like the Fulani braids. For this hairstyle, you can create two high ponytails with your bubble braids, add Fulani braids, and accessorize with other elements like beads and a cuff.

This is a big hack to rocking a unique Fulani braids that you can make yourself without doing the full Fulani braids. This hairstyle is unique and cute. Pair it with a nice set of earrings.

4. Messy Double Bubble Braids with Side Bangs

We made bubble braids one of our top pick protective hairstyles because of its versatility. It is not only easy to install, but you can also incorporate it into your go-to hairstyles. Think box braids, cornrows, etc.

If you prefer a more laid-back hairstyle, consider trying a messy double bubble braid with small bangs. This hairstyle is casual, but it gives a carefree kind of beauty that is breathtaking.

5. Beaded Bubble Braids with Beach Curls

If you want bubble braids without missing out on the flowy effect of your loose hair or wigs, try the beaded bubble braids with beach curls. The embedded variety makes this hairstyle interesting (especially if you have 4C hair).

The individual bubble braid serves as a substitute for the three-strand braids or twist as a protective hairstyle. The beads provide tension that helps to keep the hair stretched and prevents shrinkage. Lastly, the individual loose curl gives the entire look a flowy feel.

If you love wearing curly hair, incorporating bubble braids will give the hair more volume.

6. Bubble Braids with High Puff

High puff is one of the go-to hairstyles for natural hair girls. Instead of your regular wash-n’-go high puff hairstyle, you can add bubble braids to make it more interesting.

For example, you can have two or four bubble braids in front of the high puff. Add accessories like cuffs, beads, or fancy elastic bands to add your flair.

7. Mohawk Bubble Braids with Braided Tendrils

Do you love to go outside the box with your hairstyle? This bubble braids hairstyle is a great choice. Putting your bubble braids in a mohawk makes it fancy and gives it that red carpet effect.

You can also add any accessory of your choice to the tendrils. You can add cuffs, beads, cowries, etc. Throw on a nice makeup and show up with confidence.

8. Stylish Cornrow Updo with Single Large Bubble Braids

Who said you can’t rock beautiful bubble braids on a cornrow updo?

You absolutely can. You only have to choose a cornrow updo of your choice, tuck in the ends into a small bun, then add a hair extension. Adding hair extensions makes the bubble braids voluminous.

You can use any hair extension of your choice (kinky, curly, wavy hair extensions, etc.)

9. French Bubble Braids

This is one of our favorite bubble braid hairstyles. That is because it is gorgeous, simple, and quick to install. It is just like installing your regular French Braid. The difference is in the ends of the hair.

Instead of having braided ends, you put the ends in bubble braids. Feel free to add accessories of your choice.

10. Half Braids, Half Bubble Braids

This hairstyle is stylish. If you love to wear your box braids, you can incorporate the bubble braids to make it more creative. This hairstyle starts with the box braids, then you leave some loose hair (for the box braids), and then finish the end with box braids.

11. Mini Bubble Braids

This bubble braids hairstyle is a great option if you don’t yet know how to braid your hair. Instead of putting your hair in box braids or twists, you can easily create bubble braids using elastic bands.

This hairstyle is convenient, easy, and beautiful.

12. Bubble Braids With Colored Hair Extensions

Bubble braids look really good on colored hair. You can add colors that suit your skin tone to make the hairstyle pop and look cool. You can also incorporate other hairstyles, like box braids and twists.

13. Fishtail Bubble Braids

If you love wearing careful hairstyles like the fishtail braids, then you can incorporate them into your bubble braids hairstyle. The image above is a great example if you have long hair. You can wear this hairstyle to any event ( formal or informal).

You can accessorize this hairstyle with pearls, a cuff, etc.

14. Boho Bubble Braids

If you love boho braids, then you will love this bubble braids hairstyle. This bubble braids hairstyle incorporates individual bubble braids with loose curly strands. The bubble braids create the overall boho look.

This hairstyle is pretty and works for almost any occasion.

15. Half-Up, Half-Down Bubble Braids

Half-up, half-down bubble braids hairstyle is stylish yet versatile. If you want to wear bubble braids, but don’t want to go all in, try this hairstyle. With this hairstyle, you can put some part of your hair in bubble braids while incorporating other hairstyles.

You can add other hairstyles like braids, curly loose hair, etc. You can also add hair accessories to add more flair to your hairstyle.

16. Bubble Braids with Ribbon Bows

Who doesn’t like the cuteness that bows add to a hairstyle?

If you love bows, then you can add them to your bubble braids. Bows look great on bubble braids hairstyles like low pony and low bubble ponytail, etc. You can add your signature look to this bubble braids hairstyle.

You can add bangs, tendrils, or some box braids for personalization. If you like to keep your hairstyle simple, this is one of your go-to bubble braids hairstyles.

17. Bubble Braids on Short Hair

Bubble braid is so versatile even on short hair, you can do mini bubble braids on your whole head or just do short dutch bubble braids pigtails.

For black girl with short type 4 hair, check the detailed video down below.

18. Bubble Braid Pigtails

Double pigtails Bubble braids are absolutely cute yet easy to achieve; just part your hair down the middle and create the bubble braids close to your scalp, and leave the rest of your hair in pigtails.

Why Anyone Can Wear Bubble Braids

Bubble braids work for almost anyone, regardless of your hair texture, color, style, etc. You can wear it on your natural hair or use hair extensions. Hair extensions like kinky braiding hair extension, Brazilian wool bring out the puffy effect of a bubble braid.

Whether you want an expertly done bubble braid or want to do it yourself, there is an option for you. You just need to follow these simple steps to make a bubble braid on your head:

a. Get basic products like (elastic bands, styling gel, etc.)

b. Part your hair in your desired style

c. Use elastic bands to secure the roots of each braid

d. Create a bubble by making small buns and fluffing them out with your fingers before adding the next elastic band

e. Finish the look with your preferred hair products and accessories. Style as desired.

That’s it! Which bubble braids hairstyle would you try? Let us know in the comments section below.