Take Your Braid Game to the Next Level

Okay, I admit: I love braids! And I am pretty sure we all do. Braids is a classic way to style your hair – it never grows old. However, the biggest factor that make braids appealing to all women is the fact that you can wear it many different ways. You can wear it to add a boho vibe to your look, or make your hairstyle look glam. You can even add braids as accents to your hairstyles and make it pop rather than be boring. Indeed, you can have endless opportunities with braids!

But if you are tired of seeing the same styles of braids over and over again, we have got you covered. We’ve curated some of the best braid ideas you can try regardless of your braiding skills.

Half Up with Fishtail Braid

The half-up hairstyle is a favourite with women but you can upgrade this look by adding braided accents to your hair. You can add fishtail braids on the half-up part of your hair, or any types of braids you desire for that matter. It makes the look effortless but still glam. It is also super easy to do that even with novice braiding skills, you can still pull it off.

Braided Hairline

This is a great braiding technique to use if you want to keep hair off of your face. It is also recommended if you have bangs and you want to keep it off of your face. You basically have free rein over what type of braids you wish to do here. It is a great hairstyling idea for those who want to create a chic and feminine hairstyle.

Double Pigtail Braids

Pigtails are a lot of fun. But most women associate pigtails with hairstyles for little girls. But things are about to change! You can add a chic and sultry touch to your hairstyle by braiding your double pigtails. You can go for a clean and sleek braid or messy and undone braids – your call!

Fishtail Bun

Buns are elegant but you can add a quirky accent to your buns and updos by adding a fishtail braid to it. If you want to know how it is done, we’ve found this tutorial on the fishtail braid bun.

Multi Criss-Cross Braids

One braid is good but multiple braids? Even better! Adding more than one type of braid into your hairstyle is definitely taking your braid game to the next level. The best part about this type of braid style is that there are no rules – you make them!

How do you vary up your braiding style? Which of these braiding techniques are you going to try?