What's better than combining the two most popular hairstyles for black women – braids and ponytails – into one look? We've put together a list of the best braided ponytail hairstyles to help you experiment with different techniques and patterns and create truly striking looks. Trust us, each of these styles has the potential to make your look absolutely fabulous!

The appeal of Ghana braids reaches new heights with the addition of delicate upright cornrows. To take this style to the next level, the braider finished the look with a high ponytail and curly ends. We love how the braids are wrapped around the ponytail base too.

These African ponytail braids won our hearts with the heart-shaped patterns braided on the scalp. A low ponytail goes well with the stitch braids, leaving plenty of room for creativity. For a unique touch, go for two face-framing braids and style your baby hair to perfection.

This flashy hairstyle effortlessly combines edginess, femininity and class in one fantastic look. To make the Mohawk twist stand out even more, you can use bobby pins to secure the sides of your hair closer to the scalp, creating a more defined Mohawk shape.