It’s time for a new protective hairstyle. This time, you’ve chosen French curls as your next hairstyle. However due to the endless styles that are out there, you have come to us to get an inspiration on the exact hairstyle to wear.
That’s why in this post, we have compiled forty french curls hairstyles to choose from. These hairstyles varies in length, color and style, making the selection process easier.
Before we get into hairstyles, we’d first love to answer some frequently asked questions about braids, so that you can get the maximum benefit from your next hairstyle.
What are the benefits of wearing braids?
Braids serve as an excellent protective style, shielding your natural hair from environmental stressors and daily manipulation. Whether you prefer them long, short, colored, or adorned with beads, braids offer endless possibilities. You can switch from a professional updo to a casual evening look in seconds.
- Breakage Prevention: Minimizes the shedding and snapping caused by constant handling.
- Moisture Locking: Keeps hair hydrated for longer periods by reducing surface area exposure.
- Scalp Health: Allows for easy application of growth-stimulating oils and treatments directly to the roots.
- Time-Saving Beauty: Provides a stylish, ready-to-go look while your natural hair rests and grows.
By choosing French curl braids as your go-to protective style, you aren’t just changing your look—you are investing in the long-term health and length of your hair.
What type of braiding hair extensions do I need for my French curl braids?
French curls braids are traditional braids with curly ends. These braiding hair extensions already comes with curly ends, which means that all you have to do is to remove the hair from it’s package, separate the hair into the portion needed for your braids and start braiding!
French curls hair extensions doesn’t need to be curled with rollers, neither do they need to be dipped in hot water. If maintained well enough, you won’t need to worry about frizziness and tangles.
Under each hairstyle recommended in this post, we have included the type of hair to use, so that your hairstyling process will be an easier one.
How many packs of hair bundles do I need?
The number of packs you need will be determined by the thickness and volume of your hair. Most french curls braiding hair extensions comes in a multi-pack bundle with hair lengths varying from 12inches to 30inches or longer.
You should take this into consideration when selecting the hair pack to buy, because the amount of hair in a pack and length of hair extensions will determine the price of the hair pack.
Depending on the style you’re going for, I suggest buying at least two hair packs to ensure that you don’t run out of hair at the salon.
How much do French curls braiding extensions cost?
A quick search online shows that French curls braiding extensions are priced between $10-25 per hair pack, depending on the quantity of hair in a pack, length and color of the hair extensions.
Can I wash my hair while in French curl braids?
Yes, you can wash your hair while it’s in braids. To reduce frizz and tangles, you can put your hair into four sections, and wash each section one at a time. You will use a gentle shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair moisturized.
depending on your lifestyle and routine, you can wash your hair in braids every three weeks or so.
How do I prevent frizz and tangles in my French curl braids?
To prolong the longetivity of your hair, you will need to be diligent with your nighttime routine. This involves wrapping your hair at night with a scarf so that your hair stays in place while you sleep. Protect your hair in the shower with a shower cap and to keep your hair looking fluffy, you can spray your hair with a leave-in conditioner spray.
How much does it cost to get French Curls?
The exact price charged by your hairstylist for French curls will be determined by several factors such as your location, the size of braids, length of braids and whether or not the hair will be included. To give you a range, we found that some Instagram hairstylists are charging between $150-$300 for french curls, as of the time of publishing this post.
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1) Auburn French Curl Knotless Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #350 French curl braiding hair extensions
2) Wine Color French Curl Braids For Work
What you need to re-create this style: #33 French curl braiding hair extensions
3) Brown French Curl Braids for Summer Vacations
What you need to re-create this style: #0T350 pre stretched French curl ombre braiding hair extensions
4) Copper French Curl Braids for Date Nights
What you need to re-create this style: #350 French curl braiding hair extensions
5) Ombre Honey Blonde French Curl Braids on a Teenager
What you need to re-create this style: #1B/27/613 French curl ombre braiding hair extensions
6) French Curl Braids on a College Student
What you need to re-create this style: #1B French curl braiding hair extensions
7) Regular Sized French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #1B/33/30 French curl ombre braiding hair extensions
8) Chunky Platinum Blonde French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #613 pre stretched French curl braiding hair extensions
9) Short French Curl Braids on a Professional Woman
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/33 French curl ombre braiding hair extensions
10) Layered French Curl Box Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #T4/30 Pre stretched ombre French curl braiding hair extensions
11) Medium Sized Bohemian Auburn French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #350 French curl braiding hair extensions
12) Half-Up Half-Down Deep Burgundy French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #TBUG French curl braiding hair extensions
13) Burgundy French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #1B/BUG French curl braiding hair extensions
14) Ombre Half-Up, Half-Down French Curl Braids Ponytail
What you need to re-create this style: #1b/27/613 French curl ombre braiding hair extensions
15) Feedin Cornrows with Copper French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #B29 French curl braiding hair extensions
16) High-Density Auburn Goddess Knotless French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: color #30 French curl braiding hair extensions
17) Super Curly Blonde French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/613 French curl braiding hair extensions
18) Ombre French Curl Braids Updo
What you need to re-create this style: #1B/33/27 French curl braiding hair extensions
19) Honey Blonde French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: Color #27 French curl braiding hair extensions
20) Auburn French Curl Braids with Voluminous Spiral Ends
What you need to re-create this style: Color #30/33 French curl braiding hair extensions
21) Chocolate Brown French Curl Knotless Braids
What you need to re-create this style: Color #T4/30 French curl braiding hair extensions
22) Honey Blonde Knotless French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #OT1B/27/613 Ombre French curl braiding hair extensions
23) Copper Ombre French Curl Braids with Voluminous Spiral Curls
What you need to re-create this style: #B29 French curl braiding hair extensions
24) Hip Length Knotless French Curl Braids in Jet Black
What you need to re-create this style: #1B French curl braiding hair extensions
25) Light Caramel French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/30 Ombre French curl braiding hair extensions
26) Long Ombre French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #T4/30 French curl braiding hair extensions
27) Hip Length French Curl Box Braids
What you need to re-create this style: Color #2 French curl braiding hair extensions
28) Middle-Part French Curl Cornrows
What you need to re-create this style: Color #T4/30 Ombre French curl braiding hair extensions
29) Mixed Blonde and Brown Knotless Medium Sized French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/33 French curl braiding hair extensions
30) Mixed Chocolate Brown and Honey Blonde French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/33 ombre French curl braiding hair extensions
31) Ombre French Curl Goddess Braids with Cornrows
What you need to re-create this style: #1b/27/613 Ombre French curl braiding hair extensions
32) Purple French Curl Knotless Braids on Short Hair
What you need to re-create this style: purple french curl braiding hair extensions
33) Waist Length Rose Gold French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #MP2 French curl braiding hair extensions
34) Short Bob-Length Bohemian French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #350, #613, 1B, and P27/33 French curl braiding hair extensions
35) Shoulder-Length Boho French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/33 French curl braiding hair extensions
36) Shoulder-Length French Curl Braids with Front Cornrows
What you need to re-create this style: Color #2 French curl braiding hair extensions
37) Shoulder-Length Knotless French Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #1b French curl braiding hair extensions
38) Voluminous French Curl Fulani Cornrows
What you need to re-create this style: #P27/33 French curl braiding hair extensions
39) Side-Swept French Curl Braids with Blonde Barrel Curls
What you need to re-create this style: #B29 French curl braiding hair extensions
40) Fulani French Curl Cornrows Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #T30 French curl braiding hair extensions
41) Mohawk French Curls Cornrows with Platinum Hair
What you need to re-create this style: #27/613 French curl braiding hair extensions
42) Space Bun French Curl Braids with Shoulder-Length Spiral Curls
What you need to re-create this style: #1b French curl braiding hair extensions
43) Waist Length Swirl Feed-In French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #T30 French curl braiding hair extensions
44) Vibrant Pink and Copper Mix French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #350 and MP2 French curl braid hair extensions
45) Vibrant Pink Knotless French Curl Braids
What you need to re-create this style: #MP2 French curl braiding hair extensions
Which of these hairstyles will you be trying next? Have you gotten French curl braids done before? What tips and recommendations would you give to someone trying French curl braids for the first time? We’d love to read your feedback on our IG page @coilsandglory.