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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Diamond
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Curly • Coily • Thick
Difficulty: Advanced
Time to style: 90-120 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Fresh flowers • Metallic hair cuffs • Pearl pins
Fulani braids with curls give brides the confidence of wearing a hairstyle that honors heritage while feeling utterly romantic and regal. The intricate cornrow braiding paired with cascading curls creates a stunning contrast that photographs beautifully from every angle, making you feel like the most elegant version of yourself. It's a style that tells a story—one of cultural pride, femininity, and timeless beauty.
Beyond the breathtaking aesthetics, this style is incredibly practical for a long wedding day. The braided foundation keeps everything secure through hours of dancing, hugging, and celebrating, while the curls add movement and softness that work beautifully with veils and floral crowns. You won't spend your reception worrying about flyaways or flattened hair—just pure joy and comfort.
Gold or silver metallic hair cuffs along braids
Delicate pearl pins scattered through curls
Crystal-encrusted hairpins at braid partings
Beaded thread woven into cornrows
Vintage gold chain headpiece draped across braids
White baby's breath tucked into curl sections
Ivory roses or peonies pinned at the nape
Cathedral veil positioned beneath curls for dramatic train
Fingertip veil secured above braided crown
Braid on freshly washed, deep-conditioned hair for grip and shine.
Use mousse on curl sections before setting with flexi-rods overnight.
Seal braids with edge control and light oil for sleek finish.
Mist with strong-hold spray after styling, then again before ceremony.
Prep hair with moisturizing leave-in conditioner and detangle thoroughly, then section hair into quadrants for easier braiding.
Braid 4-6 cornrows along the front and sides following the Fulani pattern, leaving the back and crown sections loose for curls.
Apply curl-defining mousse to loose sections and wrap hair around flexi-rods or perm rods, then sit under a hooded dryer for 45 minutes.
Remove rods carefully, separate curls gently with fingers coated in lightweight oil, and arrange curls to cascade over one shoulder.
Weave metallic cuffs or beads onto braids, pin curls strategically for volume, and finish with holding spray for all-day confidence.
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Absolutely! The braided sections create the illusion of fuller hair, while the curled portions can be set with volumizing products and extensions blended seamlessly for extra body.
Ideally 1-2 days before your wedding day. This gives the braids time to settle naturally and allows you to sleep on the curls for softer, more romantic texture.
Yes! Position the veil beneath the curled section at the crown or above the braided area for stability. Cathedral and fingertip veils work especially beautifully with this style.
It's perfect for outdoor settings! The secure braided foundation withstands wind and humidity, while curls add romantic movement without falling flat or frizzing excessively.
