40 Braided and Loc Hairstyles for Sims 4 Released in 2026

Braids and locs need to be judged from every angle: the parting, edge work, volume, length, and relationship to the shoulders all matter. This 2026 texture review gathers 40 distinct hairstyle releases after removing accessory-only files and reused sources.

Every entry belongs to TSR’s hairstyle taxonomy, explicitly documents braids, cornrows, locs, or dreadlocks in its title or source description, and carries a verified 2026 date with a unique preview.

Shorter shapes, updos, and defined parting

Begin with the hairline and scalp pattern, then inspect the silhouette in profile.

1. Laveau Hairstyle by Anto

Laveau Hairstyle by Anto uses a loc silhouette. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-10-03.

2. Kamari Hairstyle by Anto

Kamari Hairstyle by Anto uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-09-28.

3. Side Braided Hair by Yinyn

Side Braided Hair by Yinyn uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-08-26.

4. Sorel Hair v3 for Toddlers by qicc

Sorel Hair v3 for Toddlers by qicc uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-08-26.

5. Braided Half-Up by Yinyn

Braided Half-Up by Yinyn uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-08-18.

6. Natasha Hairstyle by Anto

Natasha Hairstyle by Anto uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-08-01.

7. Imani Hair – Child version by Lewbertsn00tles

Imani Hair – Child version by Lewbertsn00tles uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-08-01.

8. Tanya Hairstyle by Anto

Tanya Hairstyle by Anto uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-05-27.

9. Onika Hairstyle by Anto

Onika Hairstyle by Anto uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-05-26.

10. simstrouble_ToddlerHair_JaylinV1 by simstrouble

simstrouble_ToddlerHair_JaylinV1 by simstrouble uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-05-16.

11. Etta Braided Buns Hairstyle by Leah_Lillith

Etta Braided Buns Hairstyle by Leah_Lillith uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-04-27.

12. Jamelia Hairstyle by Anto

Jamelia Hairstyle by Anto uses a loc silhouette. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-04-27.

13. Jordan Hairstyle by Anto

Jordan Hairstyle by Anto uses a loc silhouette. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-04-26.

14. Nkosazana Hair by GoAmazons

Nkosazana Hair by GoAmazons uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-04-24.

Ponytails, gathered braids, and medium lengths

Check gathered styles around the crown, ears, and accessory slots.

15. CAMO – Canelle F-Locs by VentaStudio

CAMO – Canelle F-Locs by VentaStudio uses a loc silhouette. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-04-19.

16. sclub_ts4_hair_ 020426 by S-Club

sclub_ts4_hair_ 020426 by S-Club uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-04-13.

17. (Lewbertsn00tles) Serena Hair V3 (Infant) by Lewbertsn00tles

(Lewbertsn00tles) Serena Hair V3 (Infant) by Lewbertsn00tles uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-04-12.

18. sclub_ts4_hair_ 030426 by S-Club

sclub_ts4_hair_ 030426 by S-Club uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-04-07.

19. EvieQ – Gamer Girl Short Love by btaylor19

EvieQ – Gamer Girl Short Love by btaylor19 uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-03-30.

20. EvieQ – Gamer Girl Mohawk by btaylor19

EvieQ – Gamer Girl Mohawk by btaylor19 uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-03-30.

21. EvieQ – Gamer Girl Braid by btaylor19

EvieQ – Gamer Girl Braid by btaylor19 uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-03-30.

22. WINGS-NL0310-Long hair with a single braid by wingssims

WINGS-NL0310-Long hair with a single braid by wingssims uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-03-24.

23. sclub_ts4_hair_ 080326 by S-Club

sclub_ts4_hair_ 080326 by S-Club uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-03-22.

24. sclub_ts4_hair_ 060326 by S-Club

sclub_ts4_hair_ 060326 by S-Club uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-03-17.

25. sclub_ts4_hair_ 050326 by S-Club

sclub_ts4_hair_ 050326 by S-Club uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-03-15.

26. Anastasia Hair (Tea Time) by Lewbertsn00tles

Anastasia Hair (Tea Time) by Lewbertsn00tles uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-03-08.

27. Marjorie (Tea Time Atelier) by GoAmazons

Marjorie (Tea Time Atelier) by GoAmazons uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-03-06.

Long braids, loc volume, and clothing compatibility

Finish with longer meshes and test their contact with shoulders, backs, and collars.

28. Aurum – Dorothy Double Braided Hairtysle by Aurum

Aurum – Dorothy Double Braided Hairtysle by Aurum uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-02-26.

29. Joelle Hairstyle (Back) by Anto

Joelle Hairstyle (Back) by Anto uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-02-25.

30. Aurum – Veronica Braided Pigtails Hairtysle by Aurum

Aurum – Veronica Braided Pigtails Hairtysle by Aurum uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-02-23.

31. WINGS-NL0215-Long curly hair with a small braid by wingssims

WINGS-NL0215-Long curly hair with a small braid by wingssims uses a braided construction. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-02-23.

32. Joelle Hairstyle (Front) by Anto

Joelle Hairstyle (Front) by Anto uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-02-22.

33. CAMO – Eurydice F-Locs by VentaStudio

CAMO – Eurydice F-Locs by VentaStudio uses a loc silhouette. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-02-22.

34. Rose Hair (Tea Time Atelier) by GoAmazons

Rose Hair (Tea Time Atelier) by GoAmazons uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-02-22.

35. Ayanda Hairstyle – Toddler Conversion by simstrouble

Ayanda Hairstyle – Toddler Conversion by simstrouble uses a loc silhouette. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-02-16.

36. Melanie Hair by qicc

Melanie Hair by qicc uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-01-31.

37. Adina Long Side Braid Hairstyle by Leah_Lillith

Adina Long Side Braid Hairstyle by Leah_Lillith uses a braided construction. Inspect the parting and hairline on more than one head preset. The creator page is dated 2026-01-26.

38. Dixie Hair – Toddler version by Lewbertsn00tles

Dixie Hair – Toddler version by Lewbertsn00tles uses a braided construction. Rotate to the back to check braid spacing and shoulder clearance. The creator page is dated 2026-01-25.

39. CAMO – Liz F-Locs by VentaStudio

CAMO – Liz F-Locs by VentaStudio uses a loc silhouette. Test hats, earrings, and high collars before saving the look. The creator page is dated 2026-01-18.

40. simstrouble_ToddlerHair_LilliasV3 by simstrouble

simstrouble_ToddlerHair_LilliasV3 by simstrouble uses a braided construction. Watch walking and seated animations for contact with clothing. The creator page is dated 2026-01-06.

Rotate before choosing a swatch

Start with shape and construction under neutral light. Once the parting, volume, and movement work for the Sim, compare swatches and accessories without hiding the details that made the hairstyle successful.