17. Mohawk Braided Ponytail with Shaved Sides
For Black women who love edgy, daring, and bold aesthetics, the Mohawk Braided Ponytail with Shaved or Tapered Sides is the ultimate power move. This fierce style focuses all the braided texture down the central strip of the head—running from the forehead straight back to the crown—while the sides are either closely cropped, shaved with decorative hair designs, or slicked back extremely flat to mimic a hawk silhouette.
The central braids are often woven thick and elevated using stitch or Dutch braiding techniques to emphasize height and drama. Gathering these center braids into a sleek, sky-high ponytail creates a striking, rebellious profile that commands room-clearing confidence. It highlights your facial architecture, neck, and shoulders flawlessly, making it a dream style for bold makeup looks and statement jewelry.