It looks polished and sophisticated.
Use hairspray and bobby pins to keep everything in place.
8. Half-Up Braids
Half-up braids give you the best of both worlds: hair out of your face but still down.
You can do two small braids framing your face and tie them back, or a single braid across the back of your head.
It’s a versatile style that works for many occasions.
Adding waves to the loose hair makes it look extra pretty.
Secure the braids with clear elastics.
7. Side Braid
A side braid has an effortless, romantic charm.
It’s usually a French or Dutch braid started at the side of your head and brought over your shoulder.
It’s great for showing off your hair’s length and framing your face.
It feels relaxed but still put-together.
Gently loosen the braid to add volume and softness.
6. Waterfall Braid
The waterfall braid is simply magical.
It looks like strands of hair are cascading down through the braid.
You create it by dropping one section of hair and picking up a new one as you braid horizontally.
It’s perfect for a romantic or whimsical look.
Practice makes perfect to get the strands to flow nicely.
5. Bubble Braids
Bubble braids are playful and super trendy right now.
They aren’t technically braids, but they give a similar effect.
You create them by tying off sections of a ponytail with elastics and then gently pulling the sections (“bubbles”) apart.
They are quick and easy to do.
Add fun accessories like colorful elastics or clips.
4. Pull-Through Braid
The pull-through braid gives you incredible volume.
It’s made using elastics to create a series of mini ponytails that are then pulled through each other.
It looks like a braid but doesn’t require actual braiding skills.
It’s perfect for fine hair that needs a boost.
Gently tug on the loops to make the braid look fuller.
3. Zigzag Braids
Zigzag braids are all about creating cool patterns on your scalp.
Instead of braiding in straight lines, you section your hair in a zigzag shape and cornrow along those lines.
This is a more advanced technique but the results are so unique and eye-catching.
Clean sections are key for this style.
Use a tail comb for precision.
2. Braided Headband
A braided headband is a stylish and practical way to keep hair out of your face.
You take a section of hair from behind your ear, braid it (usually a three-strand or fishtail), and then bring it up and over your head like a headband.
It’s a lovely, subtle detail.
Secure the ends with bobby pins hidden under your hair.
1. Goddess Braids
Goddess braids are essentially thicker, chunkier cornrows.
They are created by adding braiding hair to your own hair as you cornrow, making the braids larger and more dramatic.
