Every Drake Braid Style + What To Tell Your Braider
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
This guide is reviewed and refreshed to stay up to date.
Hey brothers, Drake braids are one of the hottest hairstyles out for Black men.
Today, I’ll cover every Drake braid style and tell you exactly what to ask for so your braider can recreate the same look.
Drake’s History of Braid Styles
1. Curved Side Braids (Mid Taper)
Clean curved braids flowing to the side, leaving space for a mid taper.
How to Ask Your Braider for This Drake Braid Look
Ask your braider for Curved side braids.
Show them this picture as well 📸
2. Stitch Braids with Curved Parts (Low Taper)
Stitch braids with curved parts, leave the sides for a low taper
How to Ask Your Braider for This Drake Braid Look
Ask your braider for stitch braids, and leave out the side for a low taper.
Show them this picture as well 📸
3. Simple Straight-Back Cornrows + Bun (Low Taper)
Basic braids straight back with a knot/bun at the back, low taper on the sides.
How to Ask Your Braider for This Drake Braid Look
Ask your braider for Straight-back cornrows with a back bun, low taper on the sides.
Show them this picture as well 📸
4. Swirled Stitch Cornrows (Low Taper)
Curved swirl-style braids with stitch detailing and a low taper.
How to Ask Your Braider for This Drake Braid Look
Ask Your Braider For Swirled stitch braids, leave the sides for a low taper.
Show them this picture as well 📸
5. Oval Pattern Curved Stitch Braids (Low Taper)
Layered curved braids forming a centered oval pattern on top.
How to Ask Your Braider for This Drake Braid Look
Ask Your Braider For Curved stitch braids with an oval center pattern, low taper.
Show them this picture as well 📸
Drake Braid’s FAQ for Black men
How Do I Get The Drake Braids Look
Ask your braider for cornrows, then choose from one of these styles.
- Curved Side Braids (Mid Taper)
- Stitch Braids with Curved Parts (Low Taper)
- Straight-Back Cornrows + Bun (Low Taper)
- Swirled Stitch Cornrows (Low Taper)
- Oval Pattern Curved Stitch Braids (Low Taper)
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