Coi Leray is well known for her love for bold knotless braids with curly ends. The American rapper likes to keep her hairstyles simple, but beautiful. Aside from knotless braids, Leray also likes to make curly afro and ponytails. You don’t necessarily have to have the same facial structure as hers to make her hairstyles. With a good hairdresser, you can make any of Coi Leray braids and hairstyles.
Leray is an American singer and rapper best known for her songs No More Parties, Blick Blick, and also for her album “Trendsetter.” She is the daughter of Ray Benzino, a rapper, record producer, and television personality and she has worked with big names in the industry, including Nicky Minaj, Trippie Redd, and Lil Durk.
Coi Leray’s Hairstyles
If you like braids, curly afro, and ponytail hairstyles then Coi Leray is the perfect celebrity to influence how you style your hair. She usually keeps her hairstyles simple, but beautiful. Here are some of her best braids and hairstyles.
Coi Leray’s Box Braids
Bantu Knots
Bantu knots are made by parting the hair into different sections, then braiding each section into bold braids, before wrapping the braids into mini knots. One of the benefits of Bantu Knots is that it requires low maintenance. However, you don’t want to carry the style for too long as it can result in hair loss, especially at the edges.
You can rock this hairstyle for a photoshoot with makeup and for everyday events and activities. This hairstyle speaks volumes of culture, but with creativity, just like Coi Leray, you can give it a modern look.
Short Twisting
If you want a simple Coi Leray-inspired hairstyle that does not necessarily require hair extension, then a short twist should be on your list. To make this hairstyle, all you have to do is neatly divide the hair into sections, twist each section, then lay your edges.
This hairstyle is so simple that you may not want to rock it to classy events or to your workplace. However, for casual outings with your friends, this is a perfect hairstyle. You can give the style a better look by adding beads and cowries.
Coi Leray’s Braids With Beads
All Back With Curly End or Cornrows with Curly End
All back with curly end seems to be one of Coi Leray’s favorite protective hairstyles after jumbo knotless braids. And it is one of the simplest but elegant hairstyles you can consider making.
If you are someone who follows hairstyle trends but has never made all back with attachment or hair extensions, then you should consider this particular Coi Leray all back style. Not to worry, whether you have a round, diamond, oval, heart, or rectangular face, it fits – you just need a good hairdresser.
For this style, you will need attachment, edge control, rat tail comb, and perm rods. After making the cornrows, use the perm rods and hot water to create the curl at the end, then lay your edges with edge control.
Coi Leray’s Braids With Curly Ends
Jumbo Knotless Braids
Coi Leray’s signature Jumbo Knotless braids – Twisted braids with a curly end is probably one of her favorite hairstyles. It is currently trending for girls in Africa and the African American community. To make this hairstyle, you will need hair attachment, edge control, rubber bands, perm rods, hot water, rat tail comb, and shine in Jam.
With everything available, you can now part the hair into different sections, depending on the number of braids you want, then apply the shine in Jam to each part to give it a neat look. Using the attachment, make the knotless braids to your desired length
After that, use the rubber band to tie the end, leaving a bit of loose hair or extension. Tie the hair at the end using perm rods, then dip it into hot water to create the curly end. Dry the hair using a towel and apply hair mousse to braids, then lay your edges using edge control.
You can make this hair yourself, or with the help of a hairdresser. While Coi Leray prefers to make her jumbo knotless braids slightly above bra length, you can make yours shorter or even longer. You can style this hair with beads or into a ponytail and high buns. The fun fact is, irrespective of your face shape, you can rock this hairstyle.
Coi Leray’s Ponytail Hairstyles
Coi Leray is also a lover of ponytails and there are a good number of beautiful ponytail hairstyles that Coi Leray can inspire you to make.
Bunches
Bunches is another name for twin ponytails and Coi Leray’s twin ponytails are just so beautiful that you would consider making the hairstyle yourself. To do so, you will need a hair extension. The best part is that you can make this hairstyle yourself. Just neatly divide the hair into two equal halves then pack it into a high bun and attach the hair extension. If you are not very careful with doing it, you may not like the outcome.
This hair fits any lady, however, it may look better on ladies with rectangular and round faces. For a more mature and formal look, you should consider a single ponytail.
High Bun
To make a high bun, all you need to do is pack your hair up and fold the tip into a bun. You can do this with your natural hair or with a hair extension. This hairstyle is perfect for both formal and informal occasions. If you have a formal job and wish to get a lot of appraisal for your hairstyle, then a high bun will be a good idea.
You don’t have to make the hairstyle to be exactly like Coi Leray’s own. You can make your hair look smoother using hair gel. This hairstyle is perfect for all face types.
Short And Curly Pony
The short and curly pony hairstyle requires that you use curly hair extension. This hairstyle is very simple to make as all it requires is that you pack your hair up and attach the curly pony to the tip.
You can rock this hairstyle for practically any event or occasion as it is elegant and very comfortable. This hairstyle may not look good on ladies with rectangular faces. Also, you don’t want to carry it for too long to avoid loss of hair.
Ponytail Fringe
Ponytail fringe is very similar to every other ponytail and has the same method of making. However, you should know that it may not be as comfortable as your regular ponytail as a result of the fringe.
This hairstyle may not look so good on ladies with the oval face shape, however, this will depend on the type of fringe and how well it is attached. You can seek the help of your hairdresser to know the best type of fringe that will look good on your face. This hairstyle is great for formal events.
