Inspired by traditional West African Fulani braiding, this protective half-up style features a central cornrow braided toward the forehead, flanked by side cornrows braided backward, and face-framing side braids that hang along the cheeks.

The ends of the front braids are adorned with wooden beads, cowrie shells, or faux pearls, while the back half remains a lush, loose coily mane.

+-------------------------------------------------------------+
|              FULANI BRAIDS HALF-UP WITH BEADS               |
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|   +-----------------------------------------------------+   |
|   | CENTRAL FRONT CORNROW & SIDE BACKWARD CORNROWS      |   |
|   |  * Face-Framing Side Hanging Braids with Beads      |   |
|   |  * Cowrie Shells & Faux Pearl Accents               |   |
|   +-----------------------------------------------------+   |
|   | CASCADING EXPANSIVE AFRO COILS                      |   |
|   +-----------------------------------------------------+   |
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Step-by-Step Styling Guide

  1. Part Fulani Pattern: Create a central part for a middle cornrow moving forward, with side cornrows braided backward toward the crown.
  2. Leave Side Braids: Braid one or two thin accent cornrows on each side that hang downward beside the ears.
  3. Bead Braid Ends: Thread wooden beads or faux pearls onto the ends of the hanging side braids using a bead loader.
  4. Hydrate Back Coils: Finger-style loose back coils with curling jelly to define the natural pattern.