Why would you miss out on such an incredible opportunity to celebrate your natural features?
Braids have been in fashion in different forms across cultures for ages, and there’s a reason—they look uniquely gorgeous.
Nothing quite turns the head like a complex braid flowing into other knots and braids. And that’s where these plaits just start to be mesmerizing.
You can build off curly or natural hair, incorporate clips, and weave in highlights or colors that twist through to enhance the woven intricacies. With certain types, you can even create patterns and designs both on the scalp itself and by knotting up smaller braids into larger designs.
If you’re just thinking of basic allover styles, you may be missing out on the larger ideas to accompany them.
Yes, initially the tying up must happen for a multi-braided hairstyle, which already means choices and decisions, but then there’s endless ways to style those already completed locks too.
Mini braids pulled into low buns look classy as can be. Micro braids can be woven into a larger, loose fishtail. You can cornrow the sides and leave the top section open for styling, be it long or short.
Honestly, the world is your oyster when it comes to braids. Larger versions look amazing with thick hair because it has volume, tiny braids can be used for other styles, or you can fix up half and let the other half stay loose for any variation you feel from day to day.
Don’t just think of braids hanging down, think of the endless ways to play with them, like in our examples below for women.