Word for hair braid

‘HAIR BRAID’ is a 9 letter
Phrase
starting with H and ending with D

Crossword answers for HAIR BRAID

Clue	Answer
HAIR BRAID (5)	PLAIT
HAIR BRAID (7)	PIGTAIL

• #1

Is there any difference in braid or plait referring to hairstyle? I am thinking how to translate a sentence into English: My daughter wears braids (or plaits)?

• #2

No, they are synonymous. The difference is that many, many people would never have heard of «plait» because its use has fallen out of favour.

• #3

It depends whether you are translating for an AmE or BrE audience.

«Plaits», I think, would still be more usual than «braids» in BrE.

• #4

It depends whether you are translating for an AmE or BrE audience.

«Plaits», I think, would still be more usual than «braids» in BrE.

Oh definitely, for me anyhow. I wouldn’t be sure what «braids» were — I had a feeling they were similar to «plaits» but wouldn’t have known they were synonymous.

• #5

Funny, I wouldn’t know what a «plait» is — I certainly have never heard the word said, and have only seen it in writing from British sources.

I think most Americans, upon being told that a girl wore her hair in a plait, would think the word that was said was «plate», and would wonder why a girl would put her hair in a dish…

• #6

Is there any difference in braid or plait referring to hairstyle? I am thinking how to translate a sentence into English: My daughter wears braids (or plaits)?

As you see, there is really no difference between them, except the common language Having lived in both places I knew one was BrE and the other was AmE. The surprise to me was how clear cut the different usage is, with speakers of the one never having heard of the word used in the other.

• #7

Funny, I wouldn’t know what a «plait» is — I certainly have never heard the word said, and have only seen it in writing from British sources.

I think most Americans, upon being told that a girl wore her hair in a plait, would think the word that was said was «plate», and would wonder why a girl would put her hair in a dish…

Erm…
it doesn’t sound like «plate»

It rhymes with «flat»…

• #8

Funny, I wouldn’t know what a «plait» is — I certainly have never heard the word said, and have only seen it in writing from British sources.

I think most Americans, upon being told that a girl wore her hair in a plait, would think the word that was said was «plate», and would wonder why a girl would put her hair in a dish…

Yes, funny old world! I wonder if women, or rather I suppose I should just say people, who might think of plaiting their hair might have a clearer idea than me about just what «braids» are. If I had had to guess I would have said they were like plaits but thicker, for some reason. Just for the information of those who may not be sure, «plait» is pronounced to rhyme with «flat».

• #9

I have always understood ‘plaits’ to be English and ‘braids’ to be Celtic or American hairstyles.

Furthermore I’ve always assumed (for no reason that I can lay a finger on) that plaits were worn loose whereas braids were pinned up… Might that have something to do with the difference?

Loob? You should know!

Last edited: Jan 5, 2009

• #10

Braids don’t have to be pinned up, at least in the US. I realize I have never heard anyone even say the word «plait» although I have read it in books. I had no idea it was in wide use in BrE.

• #12

Merriam-Webster on-line shows that as the second pronunciation; the first pronunciation is a homophone of «plate». My old Webster’s New International also shows the word as rhyming with «plate», but indicates that in the British Isles one will hear «plat». As noted, I have never heard the word spoken.

Well this thread is just full of surprises! I would also imagine someone walking around with a plate on her head if I heard it pronounced like that.

• #13

Merriam-Webster is, I reckon,<eek> wrong!

I can’t imagine anyone producing «plait» as «plate»

Let’s see if any foreros do…

• #14

Merriam-Webster is, I reckon,<eek> wrong!

I can’t imagine anyone producing «plait» as «plate»

Let’s see if any foreros do…

All right, I’ll add to the controversy.

I am familiar with «plait», though I usually use «braid». I have heard and used «plait» pronounced to rhyme with «plate». If the context is doing its job properly, it should tell you that «plait» is not a dish.

American Heritage Dictionary, and Dictionary.com both agree with Merriam-Webster.

OK, I’ll go back to my corner now.

• #15

Plaits — pronounced plats.

The model above (WMPG) also knows about braids — as shown in GWB’s third and fifth links — those with braid in their title She would call that braiding, though she would describe it, if asked, as tiny plaits.

(OED notes only plat as the BE pronunciation.)

• #16

Well, here’s one more tick for the ‘plate’ pronunciation. I grew up in Oklahoma, where it is very traditional for the Native American girls and women to braid their hair, but the much older women (likely educated in the government schools of the early twentieth century) often referred to a girl’s hair being ‘in plaits’ or saying that it ‘was plaited’.

I should add that that’s the only place I’ve ever heard the word, and I suspect it’s no longer in use, as none of the younger people used the word.

• #17

Plaits — pronounced plats.

The model above (WMPG) also knows about braids — as shown in GWB’s third and fifth links — those with braid in their title She would call that braiding, though she would describe it, if asked, as tiny plaits.

(OED notes only plat as the BE pronunciation.)

While it might be humorous to walk around with plates on your head, it would be positively painful to have brads in your scalp

• #18

As the old spelling was pleyt or pleit, I suspect that in pronouncing this word to rhyme with plate AE is being, as is common, the more conservative and old-fashioned branch of English.

• #19

It is «plat» in AusE as well (and much more commonly used than «braid».)

EDIT: That is, of course, it’s pronounced «plat», not spelled «plat».

Last edited: Jan 5, 2009

• #20

Plait is the normal word in Singapore, and pronounced the rhyme with flat. I know this because my daughter’s school requires her hair to be plaited — English plaits or French plaits (would Americans talk about ‘English braids’ and ‘French braids’?). (Everyone has to as soon as her hair touches her collar.) We might also occasionally use pigtail informally.

• #21

It’s funny really. Growing up, people who had this hairstyle had «plaits» but in the 90’s my daughter asked to have her hair braided and this was the style

It’s basically the same thing, three stands of hair crossed over each other in turn.

I do believe though that braids has come from the hairstyle worn by women (and men) with african style hair and adopted by women (and men) with european style hair.

There is also a type of bread product that is plaited. It’s called a «plait» and not a «braid».

• #22

Wow, what a discussion! My granny was from the south (meaning southern Unites States), and she called them plaits, and pronounced it ‘plate’, but my usually mom called them braids. I thought, as did johndot, that «plates» were pinned up, because that’s how my granny did my hair, and braids were down, because that’s how my mom did them. I never really thought about it in years, but I had the same sort of division in my head. Funny. But yes, in the US, nobody calls them plaits anymore, except really old southern ladies. Braids, if you mean the standard three-strand version, and french braids if you mean the more complex, braided-to-the-head type, and my mom did a thing she called fish-tailing, which had four strands and looked very pretty. Then there is the whole repertoire of designs that my sister learned to do with her biracial daughter’s hair…we call them all braids, but there are cornrows and pixies and box braids and a whole slew of other things that are all known as braids, some of which don’t actually involve any braiding. But I’ve never heard anyone besides my granny say «plait». Of course, I live in the southwest, and I’m more likely to hear «trenza» than anything.

• #23

In summary, the above discussion sounds to me like this (based on what people have reported rather than dictionary entries) —

«Plait» is the usual word in BE, although the younger generation may know «braid». If they do they may not use it as completely synonymous of «plait».
«Braid» is the usual word in AE, although the older generation may use «plait».
«Plait» is pronounce «plate» by those AE speakers who use it and «plat» by everyone else.

• #24

In summary, the above discussion sounds to me like this (based on what people have reported rather than dictionary entries) —

«Plait» is the usual word in BE, although the younger generation may know «braid». If they do they may not use it as completely synonymous of «plait».
«Braid» is the usual word in AE, although the older generation may use «plait».
«Plait» is pronounce «plate» by those AE speakers who use it and «plat» by everyone else.

Nah. Everyone here in england uses ‘plait’ not ‘braid’. I’ve lived in London, up north and now down south and nobody has ever said braid at my school, it’s always plait. I originally thought that a ‘braid’ was when you plaited your hair with those weird colourful strings and beads. I asked my friends and they didn’t really know what a ‘braid’ was, I had to look it up

• #25

It was plaits (plats) when I was young. Also pigtails. Now the youngsters say braids.

• #26

I use ‘pigtails’ specifically for two ponytails, ususally one on each side of the head. If I also braid the pigtails, I would say «two braids» or «braided pigtails».

In my vocabulary, a French braid is the one that starts high on the head and is secured to the head by adding more sections as you move downward. An «English» braid (as someone else called it) would, I suppose, be anything that is not a French braid, but I would just generically call it a braid. In my region (Southwest) we do not use plait at all.

I live in a fairly multi-cultural area, so there are lots of cultural varieties of braids here, but it is mostly all referred to as «braiding». There is a line between braids and dreadlocks (dreads are made by twisting the hair, not braiding it, for coarser/kinkier hair types, and braiding loosely and ratting for finer/smoother hair types), but the smaller, neater dreads are sometimes called braids (mostly by people who aren’t culturally aware, but sometimes within the culture that typically wears them).

• #28

In Australia, we refer to both plaits and braids but distinguish between the two — braids are what others would call a ‘French’ brain where the hair is woven close to the head, and more sections are added as you go. Plaits are what you have when you have three sections woven together without any of it being ‘secured to the head’ as such. Doesn’t make any difference whether the plaits/braids are pinned up or down.

So, in my experience:
Plaited hair
Braided hair

• #29

So Zvonda the answer is straightforward.

If you are speaking to an American audience you should say «braids» or «braided»

If you are speaking to an English, Australian, etc. audience you should say «plaits» (pron. platts) or «plaited» (pron, platted)

Note: I wrote this before seeing khere’s contribution.

Last edited: Oct 23, 2010

• #30

Interesting. I’ve never heard of bunches, and most of that is not how I use pigtails/ponytails/braids. I don’t use plaits at all, but my grandmother did, and apparently she pronounced it funny.

This right here is why languages fascinate me. For every word we have that is mutually understandable, we have five more that are totally unique to our country, region, state, city, or even neighborhood. It always amazes me that people ever understand each other at all.

• #31

To me (BE) plaits and plaiting is of hair. There would be three bunches of hair which would be woven together. If I talked of braiding it would be of strands of wool or cotton which had been decoratively woven together but there would be more than three strands or groups of strands and the end result would be a sort of flat ribbon.

• #32

In the African American community a braid is usually attached to the scalp while a plait is usually loosely hung from the scalp

• #33

I’m from Baltimore Maryland. We used the word plaits (pronounced plats) for «pigtails» — i.e., braided three strand plaits. It’s all very confusing as usage varies from place to place.

Last edited: Mar 21, 2013

• #34

Actually there is a difference.
Plait is pronounced plat like flat.
normally you plait girls hair and braid horses hair.

The difference is that a plait takes 3 sections of hair and plaits them (left to middle, right to middle, left to middle etc).
A braid can take in additional pieces of hair and continue braiding.

Plaits are a simple form, Braids can be more complex.

In american english the term plait has been dropped with the generic braid being used for both simple and complex forms.

Versatility gives an impressive look to the usual hairstyles and braids are one of those versatile styles that have a wide range of options to carry your hairstyle. No matter your hair is rough, silky, wavy, or straight braids suits all type of hair textures and for women across all ages.

There is a delightful appeal of braids that make you look attractive and elegant. Braids are also a protective hairstyle and some of them can be carried for days and weeks. You can be really creative and innovative with your braids to make your hairstyle artistic and unique.

Are you bored of the simple three-strand braid and looking for some astonishing and pleasing braid hairstyles? We have got ample braid hairstyles for you to make your look versatile and pretty.

1. French Braid

A fabulous and classic hairstyle that is very popular among girls for decades. But how many of you are aware that French braids are versatile on their own?

Many of you might not be aware of the different styling options a French braid offers to you. You can create a basic French braid from the crown of the head or a stylish braid starting from the side.

A basic French braid is basically a three-strand plaited braid that includes hair sections addition gradually as you braid.

To achieve a French braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Separate your hair into three sections from the top or side where you want to start the braid.
• Cross a section of hair from the left in between the center and right sections of your hair.
• After each crossover, take a small section of hair outside the plaits from the alternative side.
• Add this small section gradually into your braid to get a beautiful French braid hairstyle.
• Lose the braided plaits to give a natural look to the hairstyle.

French braid suits best on unwashed hair or messy hair. A little wavy hair would be perfect for a French braid hairstyle.

If you have straight hair, do it when you have not washed your hair or have not used any conditioner. Because the alternative half-section plaits you add gradually would give a pleasing look when they are a little messy.

2. Tribal Braid

Tribal braids are a popular hairstyle in Africa as it describes a tradition, culture, and their values. Tribal braids are a very protective hairstyle that you can keep for 8 weeks.

These braids usually follow an intricate pattern that gives a versatile look with a modern chic hairstyle. It is a common hairstyle among African American girls in which all the hair is braided and styled with various accessories.

To achieve a Tribal braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Select a creative design you want to use for your tribal braids, such as center parting, backcombing, or geometric patterns.
• Divide your hair into small sections based on the look you want as a small section for thin braids and a bigger section for thick braids.
• Braid your hair till the end of your hair length.
• Style your tribal braid with cuffs, beads, strings, or pearls.

Tribal braids work great for afro hair as it makes the afro hair maintainable. It is great for the girls who want an easy styling and protective hairstyle with a gorgeous look that also handles their fluffy and voluminous hair texture.

You can keep the tribal braids open, tie them in a ponytail or a bun to get different looks on various occasions.

3. Dutch Braid

An appealing hairstyle with attractive looks and is a great option to opt for a special ceremony or party look. A Dutch braid is similar to a French braid only, but it is turned inside out.

Instead of taking and adding the sections above the braid, sections are crossed under the braided plaits. You can also create dual Dutch braids by doing a center parting and creating Dutch braids on both sides.

To achieve a Dutch Braid, follow the below steps:

• Brush your dry or damp hair straight towards the back and split your hair into 3 sections.
• Cross them over the first time like a normal three-strand braid.
• Use your finger or comb and pick a small section of hair apart from the braiding section.
• Add this section to the braid by crossing under the plaited braid.
• Repeat the step on the other side of the braid and gradually keep on adding the sections.

Dutch braid looks great for long and textured hair. You can try out trendy highlights to make the Dutch braid look more gorgeous and pleasing.

You can pull out braided strands a little bit to give a messy look to the hairstyle.

4. Box Braid

A very creative hairstyle that gives a modern and alluring look to the overall personality. Box braids are popular from African culture and include box-shaped or square shape division of hair braided till the hair length. Box braids look very classy and can be kept for weeks as they are low-maintenance hairstyles.

To achieve box braids hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Detangle your hair with a comb after washing and conditioning.
• Divide your hair into square type moderate sections.
• Gather hair from each section and tightly braid towards down.
• Repeat the step for all the box sections.

Box braids are famous among African American girls as it keeps afro hair in balance. You can also use synthetic hair for box braids if you have short hair. Because the box braid looks great when it is thick and voluminous.

You can also make a side a parting and create box sections to get a creative look. Style your box braids with cuffs or beads to get a graceful appeal.

5. Waterfall Braid

A lovely and heavenly braid that gives you a pure, adorable, and fairy look when styled with a light shade of highlights. The waterfall braid is a chic hairstyle with contemporary looks that is a modified version of the French braid.

It is started from one side along with the upper hair and gradually lowers towards the other side of the head styling on the back of your head. The small sections passed through the braid, giving a beautiful cascading effect.

To get a waterfall braid hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Divide the section of your hair into three strands from one side.
• Cross the top section of the strand towards the middle and repeat the same for the bottom section.
• Take a new top section and cross it over the middle and then the bottom over the middle.
• Drop the middle strand and let it blend with the rest of your hair.
• Pick a new section of the same size that becomes your new top section and cross over the middle.
• Cross the bottom strand over this new section and repeat all the steps except first.
• Gradually braiding down, pin up the waterfall braid on the other side.

The waterfall braid looks alluring on silky and smooth hair as all the layers are clearly visible between the braided strands.

For messy and wavy hair, you can try out straightening them and making waterfall braids to get the perfect waterfall look.

6. African Braid

As the name suggests, African braids are the ancient African style of braiding that represents their tradition. African braids are braided to cover all the natural afro hair in braids and act as a very protective style that you can keep up to 12 weeks.

It comes in different variants and styles. You can also use an African braid extension to get African braids.

To achieve an African braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Dry your washed and conditioned hair.
• Section your hair with small strands such as 1×1 inch.
• You get to start with a square shape or can be creative and choose different geometrical designs.
• Create a three-strand braid close to the scalp as much as possible.
• Take another section and repeat the same step for the rest of the hair.

Natural afro hair is thick and voluminous and acts best for African braids. If you have short hair or thin hair, you can opt for extensions.

You can also be creative and stylish using trendy highlights for your African braids. Use a scarf or cloth for your braids while sleeping to make it more durable.

6. Twist Braid

Twist braids are an easier version of normal braids as it uses two-strand section instead of three strands. They give a unique and trendy look and can be kept for up to 2 or 3 months.

Any girl and woman can wear a twist braid hairstyle. Extensions work great for short or thin hair. If you want a protective and easy hairstyle, you can opt for the twist braid.

To get a twist braid hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Get a side parting or center parting as per your style.
• Take a small section of your hair from the front top and divide it into two strands.
• Roll one section over the other and repeat the same for the section by tightly overlapping it.
• Repeat the step for the rest of your hair.
• Style your twist braids with golden coils or ribbons.

Twist Braids look great for all hair textures, lengths, and sizes. For soft and silky hair twist braid gives an alluring and shiny look, whereas, for the heavy wavy hair, it gives a pleasing messy look.

You can choose twist braids considering your lifestyle as it works great if you are not a fitness freak and you can choose braids over twists if you love the gym.

8. Two Braid

Two braids is a very adorable and cute hairstyle preferred by teens and young girls. It can be perfect for a graduation party or a farewell look where you want to cherish your moments of childhood.

It captures all the memories with its charming look and gives you a graceful appeal. Two braids is a simple hairstyle that includes 2 three-strand braids.

To achieve the particular hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Make a center parting for your hair, leaving front flicks.
• Gather all the hair on one side and make a three-strand braid up to ¾ length.
• Secure your single braid with a rubber band.
• Repeat the same process for the other side.
• Style the flicks towards the forehead for a cute look.

Girls with any hair texture having medium to long length hair can wear two braid hairstyles. You can pull out some hair from the top of the braid to make it look more natural and messier.

It looks beautiful on the highlighted ends, too, and you can choose trendy colors to make your look attractive.

9. Marley Twist Braid

A confident, stylish and high chic look can be achieved through Marley twist braid. Marley twist braid uses Marley braid extension that is also known as kinky twists. They look natural and are coarse in texture.

They were named after Bob Marley and were designed to create a dreadlock look. Marley twist gives a protective and beautiful hairstyle that lasts up to 8 weeks.

To create Marley twist braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Divide your natural hair into small sections and secure them, leaving one section open.
• Divide this section into two strands and take some part of the Marley twist extension.
• Fold the extension from the center and place it between two strands of natural hair.
• Twist the extension clockwise with your natural hair to merge it.
• Twist both the sections with each other in the counter-clockwise direction to create a twisted braid.
• Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the rest of your hair.
• You can dip the ends in boiling water to seal it and dab off the water with a towel.

Marley twist braids are a protective hairstyle and are very flexible. You can tie up Marley twist braid into a bun, ponytail or updo as they are not sew-in extensions and can fold up easily.

It can work great with all hair textures and even for short-length hair.

10. Crown Braid

A super adorable and appealing hairstyle that gives you an engaging and eye-catching look. It is a simple braid made using three strands hair section styled over the top of your head from one side to another, making a crown.

It is a quick and easy hairstyle and gives a classic look.

To achieve a crown braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Grab a small section of your hair, preferably from the left side.
• Create a three-strand braid inside out towards the other side.
• Style and secure the braid towards the right side near the forehead using bobby pins.
• Lose the braid and a small section of hair from the side as a flick to make it natural.

Crown braids work well for any party or occasional look. It suits girls with silky, smooth hair or a little wavy hair. It gives a beautiful look for the girls having light shade hair such as golden, milky white, or light brown.

You can also style the crown braids towards the back from one side to another as a variant of the crown braid. It is perfect for the girls who love dance and it is also a bewitching hairstyle for prom.

11. Triangle Braid

The triangle braid hairstyle is a very creative and unique hairstyle that gives you a trendy and hot look.

They are just a different variant of box braids as the style is given some innovation by parting the sections in a triangle shape and giving a funky and cool look to the overall style.

You can use braid extensions or can try out the hairstyle on your natural long and voluminous hair too.

To create a triangle braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Divide your hair into moderate sections horizontally, starting near the neck.
• With the help of a comb, take a section from the left side, diagonally parting towards the right.
• Create a three-strand braid for the section of hair and secure it.
• Now take another section near this braid and make a diagonal parting creating a triangle.
• Create a three-strand braid for this section and repeat until you reach the right end.
• Repeat steps 2 to 5 gradually taking horizontal sections and moving towards the top.

Triangle braids are very unique and create a star-shaped pattern in the center that looks very pretty. It is a high chic hairstyle that can be combined with two-toned hair color.

You can also give a dark brown shade of highlight to maximize the charm of the hairstyle. Triangle braid hairstyle can last up to six weeks with proper maintenance.

12. Bob Braid

A cute and easy-to-carry hairstyle with adorable and pleasing looks. Bob Braid is a hairstyle in which braids are created for bob-length hair.

It is a perfect hairstyle for summer or the girls who don’t prefer long hair. Bob braids look very trendy and stylish and keep your thick and voluminous hair in place for a long time.

To achieve a bob braid hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Get an asymmetrical bob haircut for a graceful bob braid look.
• Divide your hair with a side parting.
• Take a small chunk of hair in square or box shape and make a thin three-strand braid.
• Repeat the same for the rest of your hair.
• Style the bob braids with coils or beads.

Bob Braids hairstyle is a creative and modern hairstyle for girls who love short or medium-length hair.

It is very popular among African American girls as it keeps their afro hair maintainable, and just with a normal braiding trick and a haircut, they can get a pretty hairstyle with low maintenance.

You can also get an ombre highlight for one side of the bob braid to get an unusual look.

13. Butterfly Braid

A gorgeous and appealing hairstyle that is very protective and also has low maintenance.

Butterfly braid is as lovely as a butterfly and includes a big thick braid in the center section of your head starting from the top near the forehead gradually going down backward till the end of the hair length.

You can carry a butterfly braid in any event, party, or important occasion.

To achieve a butterfly braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Divide your hair into two sections by middle parting your hair. Leave a small triangular part in the center from the front and secure it using a rubber band.
• Start from the left side and take a small curved section and stitch a braid by pulling in more hair gradually till you reach the crown of your head.
• Under this stitch braid, create a tiny cornrow.
• Under this cornrow, repeat the 2nd and 3rd steps till you reach the nape of your neck.
• Repeat the 2nd to 4th step for the ride side of your hair.
• Leave two inches of hair at the front, twist, and push it to the side.
• Braid a thick cornrow braid using all the braids you created from the left and right sides in the middle going downwards.
• For a thicker finish, create a loose feed-in box braid by using the front unbraided hair section.

Butterfly braid hairstyle is a simple hairstyle that uses African braiding techniques. You can be creative with the simple look and make the butterfly braid towards a side for a unique appeal.

You can also use the braid in an updo or a bun and even style it with some beads, coils, rings, etc. It works really great with the afro hair.

You need to stretch your hair to achieve the hairdo and you can use a hair gel for a silky-smooth finish.

14. Mohawk Braid

A cool and stylish hairstyle that looks pretty, adorable, and lovely. For all the special occasions when you want to rock the floor using your charm, carry a Mohawk braid hairstyle as it will give you the ravishing look you desire.

It is an edgy and classic hairstyle that can be carried in various styles. You can be creative and create ponytails, Bantu knots, or buns with a mohawk braid.

To achieve a Mohawk braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Divide your hair into three sections using the c-curvature technique.
• From the middle section, take a few inches of hair from the hairline and secure a simple ponytail.
• Take another section of a few inches from the previous section.
• Split the first section in half and pull the second section of hair through the ponytail.
• Take a little hair from behind the previous section and merge it with the left-out hair apart from the ponytail.
• Now, take this section of hair and pull it through the ponytail.
• Apply an elastic some inches down on the pulled-through hair and repeat the same steps till the nape of the neck.
• Take the hair from both sides and secure them with the middle hair in an elastic band.
• Use the pull-out braid technique all the way to the end of the ponytail.
• Now, pull out the braid on each side to make it lose and fuller.

Pulling the braids out makes the hairdo fuller and creates a mohawk effect on the pull-through braids. It also helps to add texture to the silky hair.

You can carry out the funky and cool hairstyle with your natural hair and get a pleasing and dazzling look.

15. Single Braid

A simple yet elegant hairstyle that gives a carefree and attractive look while managing your hair throughout the day.

A single braid is a very easy hairdo in which a basic French braid is continued till the down end and then secured with an elastic band.

You can be creative with the single braid, and use some stylish band, pull out hair for a messy look, or some hair from the side for a natural look.

To achieve a single braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Comb your hair backward after detangling them nicely.
• Take a large chunk of hair from the top center and divide it into three strands.
• Make two or three rows of a usual braid.
• Each time you crossover the braid, add a small section from the same side you are crossing over.
• Continue the same till the nape of the neck and then create a three-strand normal braid using the left-out hair.

A Single braid is a quick and easy hairstyle for all hair types and hair textures. It secures all your hair into a single braid and creates a beautiful and alluring look with the French hairstyle.

You can carry a single braid hairstyle on days when you are tired and are looking for a quick and lovely hairstyle.

16. Layer Braid

A modish and popular hairstyle among young girls and teens. It creates a very beautiful look and can be carried for several weeks with low maintenance.

A layer braid is a hairdo in which various layers of feed-in braids are achieved underneath the top layer of the braids.

To achieve a layer braid hairdo, follow below steps:

• With a tailed comb, divide your hair in the horizontal section starting from the nape of the neck.
• Gather a small sub-section and braid the hair with an extension or braiding hair.
• Repeat the step for the whole section and repeat the steps until the center of your head.
• Center part of your top hair and divide it into multiple layered sections on each side.
• Starting from the left side down repeat steps 2nd and 3rd till the crown of the head.
• Repeat the process for the right side to finish the layer braiding look.

It is a very unique look as different layers of braids are underneath the main layer and give a very protective hairstyle for your natural afro hair.

It is one of the common hairdos among African American girls. You can use colored extensions for a funky and trendy look.

17. Feeder Braid

Feeder braids are very artistic and stylish, and they offer many styles where you can put your imagination and get a favorable hairstyle.

Feeder braids last up to one week and are a very protective hairstyle for your natural hair.

The hairdo suits a casual look when created with a simple feeder braid and can be a great option for occasions when given a creative style.

To achieve a feeder braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Get feed-in braid extension and separate them into two sections in which should be ¼ inch thick and the section a bit thicker.
• Part your hair using a rattail comb into multiple even rows, and you can be creative if you want some unique design.
• Take some section from the edge and divide into 3 sub-sections.
• Cornrow the section for about three or four stitches and then add the smaller section of your extension.
• Fold the smaller section in half and combine it with your natural hair and continue to cornrow.
• Braid three to four stitches with this section and add the bigger section of your extension.
• Keep adding the extension to make your feeder braid thicker gradually going down.
• For in-between hair, you can create thin braids or curved braids as per your choice.

African American girls usually prefer a feeder braid hairstyle as it gives them a nice pleasing hairstyle with thick looks.

As it is a creative hairstyle, girls like it to get some unique and extraordinary looks. For the textures and smooth appeal, you can use hair gel for your afro hair.

18. Rope Twist Braid

As the name suggests, a rope twist braid is twisting your hair sections similar to a rope. It looks like a very complicated hairstyle but is very easy to do.

You can keep it for several days with proper care. Rope twist braid hairstyle gives you a lovely and charming look with fewer efforts.

To achieve a rope twist braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Backcomb all your hair and start dividing the hair into horizontal sections starting from the nape of the neck.
• For each section, create small sub-sections and divide them into two strands.
• Overlap one section over the other and repeat till the end in an anticlockwise direction.
• Repeat the 2nd and 3rd steps for all the horizontal sections till you complete braiding the crown of your head.

Rope twist braids are not tightly braided to your scalp and hence are very flexible. You can gather some sections of rope twist braid and tie them into a half updo or can create a ponytail for a change.

It suits African American girls having medium to long length hair. The hairdo looks very charming and is achieved with fewer efforts.

19. Fishbone Braid

A lovely and charming hairdo inspired by black braided design. Often people get to think that a fishbone braid is the same as a “fishtail braid”.

It is similar to some extent, but the Fishbone braid is not that tightly and finely plaited as a fishtail braid. Fishbone braid is kept a little loose and often paired with an updo or a loose and long ponytail.

To achieve the Fishbone braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Gather all your hair loosely in a ponytail.
• Divide the ponytail hair into two equal sections.
• Take a small strand from the left hair section from the leftmost end and merge it with the right section.
• Take a small strand from the right section from the rightmost end and merge it with the left section.
• Repeat steps 3rd and 4th for the rest of the ponytail and secure it with an elastic band.
• Pull out some strands from the braid and from the top to make it edgy and messy.

Fishbone braid can be really creative, and you can try out updo, ponytail, French fishbone, crown fishbone, dual fishbone pigtails with this technique.

Pull out some strands to make it lose and messy just like a fishbone. The style is super cute and charming and gives you a gorgeous look.

20. Yarn Braid

Another cool and protective hairstyle that gives you a trendy hairdo for up to five weeks. A yarn braid is a braid that uses yarn instead of braiding hair.

It allows you to try out some trendy and stylish hairstyles without affecting your hair. You can style your yarn braids with cool hair accessories.

To achieve a yarn braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Based on the desired length, get a strand of yarn and cut six pieces of yarn strands of the same length.
• Get a section of your hair after parting and loop three strands of yarn around the section.
• Make three parts for braiding where one should be your hair, and the other two parts should be three yarn strands each.
• While braiding, when you run out of your hair, you can take one strand, each from two parts of yarns.
• Continue braiding till your preferred length and make a slipknot at the ends.
• You can burn the ends for a perfect finish.

Yard braids let you be stylish while protecting your natural hair from chemicals, heat, and other harmful elements. Black women majorly prefer them. Yarn braids are created from yarns and have very low maintenance.

You can try out different color yarns for your braids. Style your yarn braids with coils, colored strings, and beads for a delightful appeal.

21. Pigtail Braid

Pigtail braids are twin braids done on both the side with a center parting and can include many variations of the hairdo. You can create the twin braids like French braids or Dutch braids or can simply create three-strand braids.

Pigtail word is given to the braided hairstyle because it resembles twisted tobacco leaves that originally resembled the pig’s curly tail.

To achieve a pigtail braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Create a center parting and divide your hair into two sections.
• Gather the hair from one side and start braiding a three-strand braid from a little above the center of the head.
• Secure the braid with an elastic band near the nape of the neck.
• Roll over a small strand over the elastic to get a special look.
• Repeat 2nd to 4th step for the other side.
• Pull out the braids a little for a natural appeal.

Pigtail braids work great for all types of hair. Young girls and teens are very fond of pigtail hairstyles.

You can carry the hairdo to reunion parties, farewells, or graduation party days to cherish your childhood moments as it is an adorable and cute hairstyle.

22. Iverson Braid

Iverson’s braid is inspired by a famous basketball player named Allen Iverson, as it was a usual signature hairstyle for the player.

The braid hairstyle is quite popular among African American girls even after Allen Iverson got retired in 2013 from professional basketball. The idea is to be creative with the cornrows and uniquely style them.

To achieve the Iverson braid fishbone hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Create a triangular-shaped parting for your hair towards the center of your head.
• Start with one of the sections and create a middle parting in between the main triangular section.
• For each of the sides of the section, create cornrows parallelly.
• With the hair in the middle and hair from both sides, cornrows create a three-strand braid till the center and secure it with an elastic band.
• Repeat steps 2nd to 4th for each of the triangular sections.
• Gather all the free hair from braids and secure them in a ponytail.

Iverson braids hairstyle suits on afro hair. You can also use extension for the braids if you have less volume of hair. The style works best on medium-length hair as it will be very time-consuming for long hair length.

You can be creative with the Iverson braid and try out different and unique designs for cornrows and create a bun, updo, or ponytail to make the hairdo easily manageable.

23. Jumbo Braid

Jumbo braids are usually made using a bigger section of hair and it takes less time to style your hair and the huge parts give a beautiful appeal.

Jumbo braids can last up to 12 weeks and make your high-volume afro hair easily manageable.

Jumbo braid is a versatile hairstyle and you have a lot of choices for the thicker braids as you can try out a combination of trendy colors and geometrical shapes.

To achieve the Jumbo braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Get a favorite shape in which you want to braid and a trendy colored extension.
• Divide your hair into small sections, such as triangular or square shapes.
• Take one big strand of extension and divide it into three sections.
• Braid your hair by making three subsections of each section and braid along with the extension hair.
• Make sure to use a thicker section of braiding hair to create a jumbo braid hairstyle.

This is an easy way to get a fashionable hairstyle using jumbo braids to use a weave as it gives your braid volume and trendy color. An eye-catching and unique shade is always a great choice for the jumbo box braids hairstyle.

It is a protective hairstyle that allows you to try out different hairstyles and actually protect your natural hair from daily wear and tear giving a charming look.

24. Rope Braid

A ravishing hairstyle that gives you a quick and easy party look in less time and less effort. The rope braid uses two strands instead of a three-strand braid.

It is a very versatile style that you can try out with different hairstyles like a side ponytail, pigtail, crown braid, or French braid.

A bit of creativity, combined with the easy rope technique, will give you a perfect hairstyle in no time.

To achieve a French rope braid hairdo, follow below steps:

• To create a French rope braid, detangle all your hair and do a side parting.
• Leave 1-inch hair from the crown of your head and take a small section.
• Divide the section into two parts and twist the strands.
• Take a small section from the front and add it to the strands while crossing over.
• Repeat the same till neck length.
• With the left-out strands crossover and create a twisted rope braid till the end.

The rope braid is very simple, but it looks very delicate and complicated and makes the hairstyle look more astonishing.

The rope braid is so versatile that girls with any hair length and hair texture can try out the hairdo for a pretty and amazing appeal.

25. Cornrow Braid

Cornrow braid or canerows braid is a braiding style in Africa in which hair is braided very close to the scalp. Cornrows are created with an underhand move with an upward motion to create raised rows.

The style gives a very sleek and carefree look because it is so braided so close to the scalp that the hairdo can be kept for a long time with low maintenance.

To created Cornrow braided ponytail, follow below steps:

• Using a rattail comb part your hair into triangular sections towards the center.
• Take the first section and divide the hair into three sub-sections, i.e. a left section, center section, and the right section.
• Create the first braid by moving one side section on the top of the center section and replace it with the center.
• Move the opposite side section over to the section in the center and switch the center section with that side.
• Add a ½ inch section of hair with each braid stitch from the alternative side from the row till you reach the required length of cornrow braid.
• Repeat the steps for all the main sections to the center and continue a normal three-strand braid for the rest of your hair.

Cornrow braiding hairstyle is mainly used by African American girls to get a protective hairstyle that has low maintenance.

The braiding style protects the natural hair from heat, growing out, and damage that can be used with other braiding techniques.

It looks very beautiful and stylish and can be created in different patterns and sizes to make the volume short or huge.

26. Lemon Braid

A very refreshing and cool hairstyle that is inspired by Beyoncé’s album that came in 2016 is named “Lemonade.” In that album, she wore side cornrow braid hairstyles very frequently with different variations.

The hairdo includes a side cornrow braiding style, a whole of feed-in braids, and laid edges combined to create a charming and unique hairstyle.

To achieve a lemon braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Create a side parting for your hair, or you can create parts based on the design you prefer.
• Start the braiding section from the center towards the front for one side by taking a few strands and creating cornrows.
• Create the other side cornrows starting from the front towards the back.
• Style your cornrows with cuffs or beads to enhance the look.

Lemonade braids look very pretty with intrinsic design patterns. However, you can create some unique patterns combined with different braiding styles and braiding hair for lemon braids.

Use some bold and vibrant colors such as Cherry or deep red color to make the hairdo alluring and sweet.

27. Mermaid Braid

A very stylish and impressive look is achieved through the adorable mermaid braid hairstyle that gives you an attractive, pleasing look with minimum effort.

It might look complicated to you, but it is just a 5 minutes hairdo that gives you unbelievable results.

Mermaid braid helps your hair to be maintained and gives you a carefree look, especially for summer outings.

To achieve a mermaid braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Take a small section of your hair from the top center and secure it into a half ponytail with an elastic band.
• Create a simple three-strand braid from this ponytail hair and secure it with a band at the bottom.
• From one of the sides, take a small section of hair twist it many times to give a rolling effect and pass it through the braided ponytail.
• Repeat the same step on the other side of the hair and pass through the braided ponytail.
• Repeat step 3rd and 4th till you finish all the hair till the nape of the neck.
• Roll the free hair on the braided ponytail and pass it through the ponytail elastic.
• Lastly, pull and pinch some hair out from the braided ponytail to give a natural effect.

Mermaid hairstyle looks super cute on medium to long length hair. The wavy texture of the hair enhances the glow of the mermaid braid. It is a great hairstyle for a wedding appearance or prom.

If you have brunette hair or a similar dual hair shade, a mermaid braid will give an amazing appeal to the hairdo.

28. Elsa Braid

If you are looking for a charming and adorable princess-looking hairstyle, nothing can be better than Elsa braid. It gives you the feel of a real-life princess with a simple French braid variation.

You can wear Elsa braid on beach parties or summer outings as it keeps your hair intact in a braided ponytail and allows you to have a carefree day with some glamorous and fairy looks.

To achieve the Elsa braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Gather all your hair towards the back and a little tilted towards one side.
• Start the braid from the center of your head with a regular French braid.
• Continue the French braid till you run out of hair from the sides.
• Make sure you gradually braid towards the side.
• Continue the braid till the tail and secure it with a rubber band.
• Pull out a little hair from the braid to make it loose and voluminous.

Disney’s Frozen Elsa is quite popular among teens and kids, but it looks beautiful on young girls and women too. It suits girls with medium to long length hair.

When you want to remember your childhood and need a back-to-school hairstyle, you can surely opt for this wonderful princess hairstyle.

29. Red Braid

As the name suggests, red braid makes use of red braiding hair to create the hairstyle you want to achieve. You can use all your imaginations to create the braids using the red braiding hair extensions.

You can style those braids in an updo, ponytail, bun, or just keep them free. It is a very trendy and vibrant color that catches anyone’s attention even from a far place.

To achieve the red braid Updo Bun hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Get a dark shade of red braiding hair extensions.
• Take a small section of the braiding hair and sew in your natural hair.
• Create the braid until the end of the braiding hair extension.
• Repeat the process till you cover all of your hair.
• Gather all the red braid and make a loose bun on the top center of your head and secure them using bobby pins.

Red braids are usually popular hairstyles among African American girls. Black women usually like to try out some or other creative and unique hairstyles for braids.

Red braids allow them to get versatile hairstyle options without affecting their natural hair. You can keep red braids for a long time and try out various hairstyles with the braiding hair.

30. EZ Braid

EZ Braid is stylish pre-stretched braiding hair that is made using antibacterial fiber. The fiber makes the braiding hair itch-free. You do not even need to dip the braiding hair into Vinegar.

EZ braid allows you to try out various hairstyles using the braiding hair without any skin irritation. The braiding hair is long-lasting, and you can keep your hairstyle for several weeks using EZ hair.

To achieve the EZ braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Create a side parting for your hair.
• Take one pack of EZ braiding hair and divide it into three sections.
• Take a small section of your natural hair starting from the hairline and braid them by combining EZ braiding hair.
• Repeat the steps for the other side till you finish braiding all your hair.

You can keep your EZ braids free and sometimes can secure them in a ponytail or a bun for a changed look. EZ braids are very protective hairstyles and are itch-free braiding hair.

EZ braiding hair is created using sweat-resistant Spectra fiber to keep your EZ braids fresh and alive all the time, giving you a lovely and dazzling appeal.

31. Crochet Braid

Latch hook braids or Crochet braids are created using synthetic hair extensions looped with your natural hair to give you endless styling options with synthetic crochet hair.

They look super cool when left freely. You can buy them in packs as per the volume and the hair length required.

It is an easy way to get a modish hairstyle using Crochet braids is to use a weave as it will protect your hair from any damage or breakage.

To achieve Crochet Braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Braid all your hair into cornrows towards the back.
• Use a crochet needle or bobby pin to add the crochet hair bit by bit.
• With a closed latch, slide the needle under one cornrow.
• Open the latch when passed from the cornrow, hook the hair into the needle and close the latch.
• You must have a loop on one side of the cornrow and “tails” on its other side.
• Fold your tails over the cornrow to put them through the loop and twist it with your fingers.
• Put the tails through the loop again and then pull to secure and tighten the hair.
• Repeat steps 2nd to 7th till you cover all your head.

Clean your natural hair properly and dry before using Crochet braids. You can use a weave to protect your afro hair from any damage.

Make sure to moisturize your hair before installing Crochet braiding hair. You can try out different braiding patterns to use Crochet to get a voluminous and fluffy look.

Tuck the ends of the cornrows in a backward crown pattern using bobby pins and let your Crochet braid wave freely.

32. Goddess Braid

Goddess Braids are a high chic and trendy hairstyle. They give you a very glamorous and sensual appeal.

Goddess braids are more like oversized cornrows styled with different patterns styled with some amazing hair accessories. You can merge Goddess braid style with butterfly braid, Fulani braid, or cornrow hairstyle.

To create a Goddess braid ponytail hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Using a rattail comb, part your hair into thick triangular sections towards the center.
• Take one by one each section and braid a cornrow making it thicker gradually towards the bottom.
• Repeat the step for the rest of your hair.
• Gather all your Goddess braids towards the center and secure them in a high ponytail.
• Use golden cuffs to style your goddess braids and braided ponytail.

You can use your natural hair or braiding hair to create goddess braids. They are usually a litter thicker than cornrows and are raised gradually.

Goddess braid hairstyle is a very versatile hairstyle that can work from 1 week to 6 weeks. It is a great styling option for American African girls who love braiding their hair.

Goddess braids give you a delightful, elegant, and versatile option to get a trendy hairstyle with a culture-filled history.

33. Ghana Braid

A very stylish and detailed hairstyle that gives you amazing looks with less effort. Ghana braids are a very versatile option to try out.

They are the form of twists and braiding styles popular in Africa and are majorly trendy among African American girls.

You can try out different shades of braiding hair and style your braids with colored coils or beads to enhance the graceful look.

To achieve the Ghana braid Chignon hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Backcomb all your hair and moisturize them well.
• Divide them into different sections starting from the crown of your head to the nape of your neck.
• Take one section and intertwine the braiding hair part into your natural hair.
• Create a gradually thicker cornrow for the strand till the end of the braiding hair section.
• Repeat the step for all the rows till you complete braiding all your hair.
• Gather all your braids and secure them into a low chignon bun with an elastic band.

Ghana Braid usually makes use of extension to be thicker and larger than the traditional cornrows. Ghana braids give a glamorous appeal for black women when they are tied in a half updo.

If you have really thick and voluminous afro hair, you can skip the extension part. Ghana braids are a classic protective hairstyle whose roots appear in sculptures carved back in 500 BC.

The ancient culture of Africa is still alive and trendy with Ghana braids.

34. Big Braid

Big braids are a ravishing hairstyle for the girls who do not like the braiding styles that take a lot of effort and time. As you should have a lot of patience and time to get those micro braids completed for all of your head.

Big Braids are a mix of Jumbo box braids and bob braid that gives you a quick and easy braiding hairstyle with low maintenance.

To achieve a big braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Get a middle parting for your medium-length bob hair.
• Start from one side and take a moderate section from the front.
• Create a three-strand jumbo box braid and secure it with an elastic band.
• Repeat the step for both sides till you finish braiding all your hair.
• Style them with colored cuffs and beads.

Big braids need to be maintained while sleeping with just a scarf wore at night. Double layered big braids look very adorable and pleasing with naturally thick and shiny hair.

You can use a leave-in conditioner spray for your braids to keep them hydrated for a long time. You can style your big braid with golden cuffs, colored coils, or trendy hair extensions to make them big and funky.

35. Micro Braid

Micro braid is a very sassy and sensual hairstyle preferred by African American girls as it is a detailed and stylish version of a normal three-strand braid.

Micro braids look very classy and modish and are perfect for any occasion or daily wear. You can also try out different hairstyles with your micro braids.

As in summers, you can tie them in a bun or ponytail, and in cool weather, you can just let them free.

To achieve micro braids hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• With a tailed comb, divide your hair in the horizontal section starting from the nape of the neck.
• Gather just half an inch of section and braid the hair very neatly and calmly.
• Repeat the step for the whole section and repeat the steps until you reach the center of your head.
• Make a side part for your top hair and divide it into multiple layered sections on each side.
• Starting from the left side down repeat steps 2nd and 3rd till the crown of the head.
• Repeat the process for the right side to finish the micro braid look.

Micro braid takes a lot of time as each of your braids should be neat and clean with details visible, but they are worth the time and the effort it takes.

Micro braids look very alluring and ravishing and are eye-catching on any of the occasions.

Although mostly black women keep micro braids as they love braiding hairstyles, micro braid hairdo suits all girls with any hair texture having medium to long length hair.

36. Plait Braid

A normal three-strand braid styled in a French hairstyle is not known as a plaited braid. In the plait braid hairstyle, the braiding starts from the crown of your head, and with each stitch, a small section is added as a plait to the existing braid.

It is a very attractive hairstyle that can be created very quickly and with less effort. Plait Braid is a classy hairstyle that you can carry as your daily casual looks for college or office

. It is a very common hairdo that can be achieved very quickly.

To achieve a plait braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Backcomb all your hair with a thick comb and divide the hair in C-curvature style with three partings.
• Take the middle section of the hair and start creating a three-strand braid.
• After one or two braid stitches, add a plait from one of the free hair of the same side while crossover.
• Repeat the step till you reach the nape of your neck and then braid the rest of the hair with a simple three-strand braid hairstyle.
• Roll over the braid and secure it with the help of bobby pins near the nape of your neck.

You can also keep the plaited braid free by securing it with an elastic band at the bottom. Plait braid is very graceful and lovely and is also a carefree hairstyle that you can carry for the whole day long.

You can also make the braid loose and fluffy by pulling out a few strands from the braid. If you are carrying the hairdo for special occasions, just take out a flick from the front to enhance the glamorous appeal.

37. Individual Braid

Individual braid hairstyle is the most loved and pleasing hairstyles among African American girls.

Individual braids are very dramatic and soulful, and they have a very creative and beautiful experience that anyone would surely love to try out the amazing individual braid hairstyle.

It is a very protective hairstyle and is a fresh hairstyle to try out.

To achieve an Individual braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Start the hairstyle by backcombing all your hair.
• From the bottom, make a horizontal section of moderate length till the crown of your head.
• For each section, create individual micro braids using the simple three-strand braiding technique.
• Continue doing the braids for the rest of the hair till you complete the crown part of your head.
• Gather the braids and secure them in a high ponytail for a carefree hairstyle.

Individual hairstyle suits mostly on afro hair combined with some good quality braiding hair to increase the volume and length of the hairdo.

You can wear the hairstyle in any weather, and it will protect your natural hair when used extensions. The long and micro braids give a unique and delightful look to your overall personality.

38. Tree Braid

A very unique and modish hairstyle that is very popular among African American girls. Tree braid is also known as invisible braids as practically the braids are not visible.

Hair extensions are used over the small and tight braids to hide the braids and make your hair look thicker and fuller. Tree braids are a protective hairstyle that lasts from 4 weeks to 6 weeks.

To create a tree braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Take a small section of your hair close to the ear from one side that should be ½ inch wide.
• Take a normal cornrow size piece from the front of the section.
• Place the center of one bunch of hair extensions against your head in front of the hair section you are working on.
• Braid the natural hair section with the extension piece and combine them to make three equal pieces.
• Pull one of the sections of the extension out of the braid and away from the line of the braid.
• Do one more braiding stitch without adding another piece of extension.
• Add another extension piece into your hair underneath the braid for the next braid stitch.
• Continue the same process, i.e. add a piece of extension in one cycle and take out a piece in the next cycle.
• Using the two outer sections secure the braid with a knot and avoid tying the knot until you reach the end of your natural hair.

Only the ends of the extension are visible in tree braid making the small cornrows invisible. Tree braids can be created on any type of hair, such as straight or wavy hair.

Once you reach halfway of the braid, create a knot to prevent the braid from unraveling, and it will create a very pretty and unique hairstyle that you can carry with low maintenance for a long time.

39. Senegalese Twist Braid

Senegalese Twist braid brings up as a very smooth gesture because of the shiny feature of the hair. Mostly silky braiding hair (Kanekalon) or Yaki braiding hair (Tokyokalon) are used for Senegalese Twists.

The hairdo is quite simple and easy to do. The Senegalese twist braids might take up to 6 hours, but they can last for 2 to three months.

To achieve Senegalese Twist braid, follow below steps:

• Make a center parting or side parting as per your desired look.
• Use a comb to divide your hair into four quadrants horizontal sections.
• Take a small sub-section from one of the sections and split it into two parts.
• For each quadrant, twist the smaller part of the section to the right to make a coil.
• Use your synthetic hair extension and lay its center over the two sections.
• Wrap the coiled strands around each other along with the extension and keep twisting till you reach the bottom.
• Repeat the steps for the rest of your hair.

Senegalese twist braid is a popular and trendy hairstyle for afro-textured hair. To achieve the hairdo, your hair length must be a minimum of 1.9 cm and it works well with natural afro hair.

But, you need synthetic hair extension to get a Senegalese twist braid hairstyle.

The twisted hair protects your natural hair from any damage caused by heat and daily styling and also gives you a modish and pleasing look.

40. Nigerian Braid

If you are looking for some ancient queen hairstyle that represents African tradition and culture and also gives you a protective and charming hairstyle, Nigerian braids are a great option for you to opt for.

The creativity and the style in Nigerian braids are awe-inspiring and you can use these braids in various styling options like bun, updo or ponytail.

For Nigerian mini twist braids, you can use pre-looped or Crochet interlocking extensions.

To achieve Nigerian braid hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Braid all your natural hair into cornrows.
• Use a crochet needle or bobby pin to add the interlocking crochet hair.
• With a closed latch, slide the needle under one cornrow.
• Open the latch when passed from the cornrow, hook the hair into the needle and close the latch.
• You must have a loop on one side of the cornrow and “tails” on its other side.
• Fold the tails over the cornrow to put them through the loop and twist it with your fingers.
• Put the tails through the loop again and then pull to secure and tighten the extension hair.
• Repeat steps 2nd to 7th till you cover the rest of your hair.

Nigerian braids provide a great level of protection for the natural curly and wavy afro hair.

Nigerian hair trends are very glamorous, and you can choose a wide range of colored extensions like golden or brown to create Nigerian braids that give you a beautiful appeal while representing your ancient culture.

41. Lemonade Braid

A very glorious and modish hairstyle that is inspired by Beyoncé’s album that came in 2016 named “Lemonade”.

Lemonade braids are referred to like the album as Beyoncé wore cornrow braid hairstyle very frequently with different variations.

The hairdo includes a side cornrow braiding style, a whole of feed-in braids, and laid edges combined to create an astonishing and glamorous hairstyle.

To achieve a lemonade backswept hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Backcomb all your hair and divide them into multiple rows starting from the crown of your head to the nape of your neck.
• Leave a small section of hair on both sides near the ear to create front-flicked braids.
• Create thick cornrows for all of the sections from the crown to the back.
• For the front flicked hair sections, create medium size braids on both sides.
• Style your Lemonade braids with colored cuffs.

Lemonade braids look very pretty with intrinsic design patterns and are very popular on natural afro hair.

You can create some unique patterns combined with different braiding styles, such as Fulani braids, cornrows, or Yarn braiding hair for lemonade braids.

You can try out some trendy colors to make the hairdo stylish and pretty.

42. Pixie Braid

Having a pixie haircut is a great idea to manage your hair in hot weather, and you also get a quite pleasing and modish look with the hairstyle.

But, when a short pixie haircut doesn’t allow you to try out versatile options, Pixie braids get a solution for you. With the braiding extension, you can rock any braiding look with the pixie hairstyle.

To get a Pixie braid hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Backcomb all your pixie hair and moisturize them well.
• Divide them into small sections starting from the crown of your head to the nape of your neck.
• Take one section divide it into two sub-sections and intertwine the braiding hair into your natural pixie hair.
• Create a twisted braid for the strand until the end of the braiding hair section.
• Repeat the step for all the rows till you complete braiding all your hair.

You can be as versatile with braiding hair as you prefer. You can try out twists, braids, or yarn hair to create your pixie braids.

You can choose colored extensions or braiding hair to make them look more colorful and cherishable.

Pixie braids will give you a protective hairstyle that you can carry for several weeks meanwhile allowing your hair to grow.

43. Boxer Braid

Boxer braids are a bold and sassy hairstyle that you might often have seen among the celebrities wearing the braids on the red carpet.

Boxer braids are easy and quick hairstyles that you can carry out for a carefree day look in colleges or parties.

Often, boxer braids are created as twin braids with a center parting and look very cool and charming.

To achieve the Boxer braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Divide your hair into two parts using a middle parting.
• Take three thin sections from your hairline from one side.
• Start braiding the sections similar to a Dutch braid.
• Cross the strands over middle and then another side under it.
• Gather a thin strand from the hairline and add them into the braid.
• Repeat the process and keep adding the hair from the hairline into the Dutch braid till you reach the nape of your neck.
• Tie the braid off with an elastic band and repeat the same process on the other side.

So, Boxer braids are the simple hairstyle that creates two Reverse French braids or Dutch braids. They are a very comfortable and manageable hairstyle that is great for workouts.

The braids look super stylish and are a high chic hairstyle to be carried on any occasion or ceremony.

44. Boho Braid

Boho braids are inspired by the Bohemian hairstyle look that is so effortless and lovely that anyone would love to try out them for their special occasion look.

Boho braids are often combined with versatile braiding styles and looks but the hair is left free at the bottom for about five to six inches.

Boho Braid is perfect for wedding ceremony looks, proms or dinner dates.

To achieve a Single Boho Braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Backcomb all your hair with the help of a thick comb.
• Start braid by taking a section from the hairline center and creating a three-strand braid.
• After two to three plaits, start adding a small section from the sides of the free hair alternatively to make a French or Dutch braid.
• Repeat the same till you reach near the neck.
• Create a loose three-strand braid till the bottom where five to six inches of hair is left.
• Secure the braid with a stylish elastic band.
• Pull out a few small pieces of braid and hair to soften the look.
• Add a small spray of baby’s breath on the braids to enhance the glaze.

Boho single braid hairstyle is perfect for girls having thick, curly, and textured hair. You can also try out various other textured hair or colored hair.

If your hair is short, you can opt for an extension to create the beautiful Boho braids.

Boho braids are a popular and trendy hairstyle among bohemian girls and teens. It is not only an easy and quick hairdo but very stylish and pretty.

45. Side Braid

A timeless fashion with a wide range of choices to make your beautiful and healthy hair more astonishing and glamorous.

A side braid is a hairstyle in which any braiding style is executed towards one side of the hair by a side partition.

The side braid looks pretty cool and lovely and is so versatile that you can do any number of hairstyles using Side braids.

To achieve a pretty side braid look, follow the below steps:

• Make a side partition for your hair.
• Take a section from the front from the longer side and twist it towards the side.
• Keep twisting till you reach near the ear and make it one side of the strand.
• Take all the hair from the side and combine it with the twisted section.
• Make a loose three-strand braid creating two to three plaits.
• Secure them with a rubber band or an elastic band.
• Repeat the 5th and 6th steps till you reach the required length of the braid.

Side braids are very romantic and classic that gives you an attractive appeal on any of the occasions.

They work really well on the long and voluminous hair as you can easily manage the hair for the party while getting a glorious and alluring appeal that anyone would appreciate.

46. Fulani Braid

Fulani Braids are also known as Alicia Keys that are inspired by the Fulani people who are traditionally pastoral ethnic groups in Africa.

It includes thin or medium tight braids that are braided very close to the scalp styled with beads, cuffs, coils, or other hair jewelry.

If you are looking for a hairstyle that you can keep for a long time with low maintenance and charming looks, then you can surely opt for Fulani Braids.

To achieve the Fulani Braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Create three sections of your hair by leaving a few inches in the center and making a middle parting for both sides.
• Braid a medium-length cornrow for the middle strands and, for each side, make the braids in a creative design pattern towards the center.
• Also, for the hair near the ears on both sides, create two thin braids towards the front.
• Gather all your cornrows braid together and secure them in a high ponytail.
• Style the middle cornrow braid with a medium-size keychain bead.

Fulani braids can be kept up to five weeks as they are a very protective hairstyle, and you can even buy an extension of 4-6 packs to taper your braiding hair.

Fulani braids have a unique pattern combined with beads that are super versatile and are very easy to take care of.

Fulani braids are a perfect choice for a delightful and refreshing hairstyle with stunning and cheerful appeal.

47. Feed-In Braid

A unique and completely stylish look that would get you a lot of attention and beautiful compliments can be achieved with Feed-in-Braids.

These braids make use of synthetic hair that is placed with the natural hair by using the “feeding-in” technique.

By dividing your hair into some creative patterns, each section is braided using cornrow style, and the braiding hair is mixed with your natural hair to make the braids thicker and fuller.

To achieve a Feed-In braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Divide your hair into multiple partitions in the preferred pattern.
• Get feed-in braid extension and separate them into two sections of which one should be ¼ inch thick and the section a bit thicker.
• For each of the moderate sections, divided into 3 sub-sections.
• Cornrow the section for about three or four stitches and then add the smaller section of your extension.
• Fold the smaller section in half and combine it with your natural hair and continue to cornrow.
• Braid three to four stitches with this section and add the bigger section of your extension.
• Keep adding the extension to make your feeder braid thicker gradually going down.
• For in-between hair, you can create thin braids and create thick twin braids for the bottom and a top knot bun for the center braids.

Feed-In braid is a great choice for African American girls who love braiding their hair. It also acts as a protective hairstyle that you can keep for several weeks with low maintenance.

Feed-in style refers to the style where the natural strands are added with the braided extensions from the beginning of your hair strand.

Feed-In Braids works well on medium-length thick or wavy afro hair. These braids will give you a long-lasting versatile, cute and charming hairstyle with an easy technique.

48. Fishtail Braid

An attractive and alluring hairstyle that is really easy to achieve with less effort. Once you practice Fishtail braid two or three times, it will be a quick hairstyle that you can achieve within half an hour to get perfect party looks for your special occasions and parties.

For a day outing or even for a party look especially in the summertime, it is really tricky to carry the free hairstyle for long hair and Fishtail braids act as a great choice at that time.

To achieve the Fishtail Braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Gather all your hair with the help of your hand, avoiding the comb and secure them in a high ponytail.
• Divide your hair in the ponytail into two equal sections.
• Take a small strand from the left section from the leftmost end and merge it with the right section.
• Take a small strand from the right section from the rightmost end and merge it with the left section.
• Repeat steps 3rd and 4th steps for the rest of the ponytail, leaving a few inches from the bottom.
• Secure the fishtail braid with an elastic band.

A fishtail braid creates an intricate appearance and would make your personality more charming and sweet. It is a hairdo that one can easily do on their own without the help of a stylist.

Just a little practice is sufficient to rock the braiding hairstyle. The fishtail braid is a very trendy option and suits girls with any type of hair having medium to long hair length.

49. Celtic Knot Braid

Celtic Knot braid hairstyle represents a Celtic knot that does not have any start or finish. They are the complete loops created using one thread representing eternity that could be on faith, loyalty, love, or friendship.

Celtic knot braids include a variety of knots and stylish graphical patterns. These knots are used for decoration of the crown or back hair when kept free using Celtic style or art.

To achieve Celtic knot braid hairstyle, follow the below steps:

• Take a small section of your hair from each side towards the back.
• Fold the left strand into a loop by rotating it once.
• Take a strand from the right and wrap it around the back of your head towards your left strand.
• Pull out the right strand up by passing it under the left strand and clip the loop.
• Hold the right loop and drag it downwards to cross in front of the left loop.
• Slide your fingers under the right strand and pass it out through the loop.
• Hold the right strand and pull it through the loop towards your head.
• Continue pulling the strands under the loop and the right strands to create beautiful knots.

Celtic knot braids look quite complex and stylish, and hence it works great for a prom party. Celtic knot suits girls having textured hair with medium to thick volume.

The more strands you have towards the center the more artistic and stylish knots you can create. From basic patterns to complex patterns, the Celtic knot acts as a very alluring and enchanting hairstyle.

50. Chain Braid

A unique and trendy hairstyle that actually doesn’t include any braids but is a very beautiful technique of half knots and chain links.

Chain braid is quite surprising as they look complicated but are so simple and easy to do that anyone could do it within a few minutes.

You can style the Chain braids towards one side and can try out versatile hairstyles for the rest of your hair.

To achieve a Chain braid hairstyle, follow below steps:

• Make a side partition for your hair.
• Take a section of your hair from the longer side and divide it into half.
• Tie a knot with the two sub-sections.
• Pick a small section of your hair from the top and add it to your strands.
• Tie a knot again with those two strands.
• Each time you tie and knot, add a small section from the side and add it into your strands.
• Repeat the steps till you reach a required length of your chain braid.
• Pinup the chain braid and tie the rest of the hair in a bun.

Chain braids are quite a flexible hairstyle as it works well with medium to long length hair or any texture. If you have slight silky and smooth hair, each of the chain links will be quite visible and would look really pretty.

You can also dampen your hair before starting a chain braid hairstyle to get the smooth knots enhancing the charming look of your hairdo.

Braids are so flexible and adaptable that you can use these braids in a lot of hairstyle options such as tying in a ponytail or rolling them over a bun.

Braids are easy to do hairstyles that give you a perfect look within less time and also have low maintenance. Girls who love to carry a unique look every day for their college, school, or office can try out several braid hairstyles from our list.

Braids will give you a look you want to carry and can adapt to your personality making your outer beauty more prolific and sublime.

Braids (also referred to as plaits) are a complex hairstyle formed by interlacing three or more strands of hair.^[1] Braiding has been used to style and ornament human and animal hair for thousands of years^[2] in various cultures around the world.

An Egyptian child with a «Lock of Youth» plait hairstyle

The simplest and most common version is a flat, solid, three-stranded structure. More complex patterns can be constructed from an arbitrary number of strands to create a wider range of structures (such as a fishtail braid, a five-stranded braid, rope braid, a French braid and a waterfall braid). The structure is usually long and narrow with each component strand functionally equivalent in zigzagging forward through the overlapping mass of the others. Structurally, hair braiding can be compared with the process of weaving, which usually involves two separate perpendicular groups of strands (warp and weft).

HistoryEdit

Tewodros II (c. 1818 – 1868 CE), Emperor of Ethiopia, depicted in Histoire de l’Ethiopie d’Axoum à la révolution (1998), wearing braided locks.

The oldest known reproduction of hair braiding may go back about 30,000 years: the Venus of Willendorf, now known in academia as the Woman of Willendorf, is a female figurine estimated to have been made between about 28,000 and 25,000 BCE.^[3] It has been disputed whether or not she wears braided hair or some sort of a woven basket on her head.
The Venus of Brassempouy is estimated to be about 25,000 years old and ostensibly shows a braided hairstyle.

Another sample of a different origin was traced back to a burial site called Saqqara located on the Nile River, during the first dynasty of Pharaoh Menes, although the Venus’ of Brassempouy and Willendorf predate these examples by some 25,000-30,000 years.

During the Bronze Age and Iron Age many peoples in West Asia, Asia Minor, Caucasus, Southeast Europe, East Mediterranean and North Africa such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Elamites, Hittites, Minoans, Greeks, Persians, Israelites, Canaanites and Ancient Egyptians were depicted in art with braided or platted hair and beards.^[4][5] There has also been found bog bodies in Northern Europe wearing braided hairstyles from the Northern European Iron Age.^[6][7]

In some regions, a braid was a means of communication. At a glance, one individual could distinguish a wealth of information about another, whether they were married, mourning, or of age for courtship, simply by observing their hairstyle. Braids were a means of social stratification. Certain hairstyles were distinctive to particular tribes or nations. Other styles informed others of an individual’s status in society.

African people such as the Himba people of Namibia have been braiding their hair for centuries. In many African tribes, hairstyles are unique and used to identify each tribe. Braid patterns or hairstyles can be an indication of a person’s community, age, marital status, wealth, power, social position, and religion.^[8]

Models on the runway for Alexander McQueen’s FW 2018 show with long braids

On July 3, 2019, California became the first US state to prohibit discrimination over natural hair. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the CROWN Act into law, banning employers and schools from discriminating against hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids, afros, and twists.^[9] Later in 2019, Assembly Bill 07797 became law in New York state; it «prohibits race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles.»^[10]

Braiding is traditionally a social art. Because of the time it takes to braid hair, people have often taken time to socialize while braiding and having their hair braided. It begins with the elders making simple knots and braids for younger children. Older children watch and learn from them, start practicing on younger children, and eventually learn the traditional designs. This carries on a tradition of bonding between elders and the new generation.

There are a number of different types of braided hairstyles, including, commonly, French braids, corn rows, and box braiding. Braided hairstyles may also be used in combination with or as an alternative to simpler bindings, such as ponytails or pigtails. Braiding may also be used to add ornamentation, such as beads or hair extensions, as in crochet braiding.

Braiding is also used to prepare horses’ manes and tails for showing such as in polo and polocrosse.^[12]

Braiding in particular culturesEdit

Indian braidsEdit

In India, braiding is common in both rural and urban areas. Girls are seen in twin braids especially in schools, though now it is becoming less common. Young girls usually have one long braid. Married women have a bun or a braided bun.^{[citation needed]}

Hair braid ornament, India, ca. 1800s.

African and African American braidsEdit

Braids have been part of black culture going back generations. There are pictures going as far back as the year 1884 showing a Senegalese woman with braided hair in a similar fashion to how they are worn today.^[13]

Braids are normally done tighter in black culture than in others, such as in cornrows or box braids. While this leads to the style staying in place for longer, it can also lead to initial discomfort. This is commonly accepted and managed through pain easing techniques. Some include pain killers, letting the braids hang low, and using leave-in-conditioner.^[14] Alternative braiding techniques like knotless braids, which incorporate more of a person’s natural hair and place less tension on the scalp, can cause less discomfort.^[15]

Braids are not usually worn year-round in black culture; they are instead alternated with other popular hairstyles such as hair twists, protective hairstyles and more. Curly Mohawk, Half Updo and Side-Swept Cornrows braids are some of the popular and preferred styles in black culture.^[16]
As long as braids are done with a person’s own hair, it can be considered as part of the natural hair movement.

See alsoEdit

• List of hairstyles

ReferencesEdit

Every woman wants to see her hair styled easily yet with chic. We are thrilled with elaborate-looking dos that in reality are pretty simple. Fishtail braids are among them. No wonder, fishtail hairstyles are being rocked at weddings, proms, parties, romantic dates, and in everyday life.

Whether you want to try the braid out or find new ways to style it, you’ll find useful braiding tips and interesting ideas of hairstyles with fishtail braids in the gallery below.

Tricks of Fishtail Braiding

A fishtail braid is actually very simple to weave. If you still don’t know how to do it, here is our easy step-by-step fishtail braid tutorial. If you have already tried fishtail braiding, let us remind you that the main principle is working with 2 instead of 3 sections of hair and taking a strand of hair from the outside of one section and bringing it to the inside of the other section. Although the scheme itself is rather uncomplicated, you can link up your creativity and come up with some truly breathtaking braided looks. Here are a couple of braiding tips that may be handy:

1. Looser and more relaxed fishtails look more interesting and stylish than tight and uniform braids. When weaving a fishtail for a more distinct and elaborate look, you may vary the size of strands, like 1-inch section, 3-inch section, 2-inch section and all over again.
2. For a side fishtail you should make a low side pony first, securing your hair with an elastic that can be removed afterwards.
3. If your hair is not very thick, you can gain thickness, adding some texture with a curling iron and further backcombing, for instance.
4. Messy braided looks are currently extremely popular. You can either try to stretch your braid apart with your fingers to make it look looser or pull out occasional strands, which works great with layered haircuts.
5. Anyway, if you have never tried weaving a fishtail, just take a minute to practice and have a look at what fantastic dos you may create on its base.

Today’s Most Fabulous Fishtail Braid Hairstyles

Fishtails adjust themselves to your type of hair and may look very versatile accordingly. You can wear them relaxed and sloppy, sleek and tight, wrapped around your head or twisted in a bun, blended with a pony, or left loose on the cushion of luxurious locks. Celebrities have been pleasing us with very memorable and distinct braided looks, and we couldn’t pass them without attention. Let’s see the best fishtail hairstyle examples!

1. Sweet and Soft Half Up Fishtail Braid

This fishtail braid is a little looser than the average plait, with a gentle touch to it, enhanced by the highlights. The ends of the side braids meet below the crown of the head and continue down into one gorgeous braid below. The freely hanging part of the braid is almost lost in the cloud of soft, touchable waves.

2. Milkmaid Fishtail Braid

Perfect for girls with hair that seems to never end! These plaits will have any milkmaid swooning. Here, the hair is braided into one or two fishtail braids that are wrapped around the head and then pinned in place for perfection!

3. Sleek Side French Fishtail Braid

Modern and tidy, this style is ideal for today’s businesswoman. The gorgeous blonde ombre shades are presented beautifully in this braid, which begins at the very top of the head and cascades all the way down over the shoulder. The difference the French braiding makes is astounding!

4. Messy Faux Hawk Fishtail Braid

This look is bold, edgy and trendy! A thick fishtail braid is pulled apart to convey an almost messy quality. The braid is then pulled up and over the crown to fashion a faux hawk which has been aptly pinned in place with an asymmetrical twist. Only a truly confident hottie can pull this off!

5. Seashell French Fishtail Bun

A flawless up-do for any seashells by the seashore! This fishtail french braid begins above the forehead and travels down into a completed plait. The braid is twisted around itself into a tightly pinned swirl, leaving a dainty bun in its wake.

6. Braided Fishtail Braids

There is no other word for this hairstyle…other than stunning! As intricate as it may seem, its creation is actually fairly simple. The hair is separated into three sections, each section is fishtailed. In the end, the three braids are woven together to create this breathtaking look.

7. Fishtail Braid Up-Do for Shorter Hair

“Sweet”, “ladylike”, and “dainty” come to mind with this updo. Lightly teased hair is twisted and fishtailed gently from one corner of the neck up and to the opposite side. The ends are twisted and tucked under the braid to create a small, messy chignon-style bun. Few hairstyles are more perfect for day-to-day beauty!

8. Formal Updo with Horizontally Braided Fishtail Braid

This fish tail braid may appear intimidating at first, but never fear! As complicated as it may seem, this style is one continuous braid across the back of the head. The bottom half of the hair is braided as well and twisted to create a simple yet elegant bun at the base of the neck.

9. Boho Half Up Halo Fishtail Braid

What could be better for an everyday look than this? Straight hair paired with a fishtail is the way to go. It’s as easy as two braids starting at each side of the head and joining to create one seamless braid.

10. Messy French Fishtail Braid Updo

Wowza! A delectable hairstyle…no doubt! The messy vibe of this look combined with the French method of braiding creates a soft eye-catching style. The French fishtail begins at the hairline on one side and twists to the other side of the head. The bottom strands that haven’t been braided are gathered into a loose low bun. Simply beautiful!

11. Voluminous Fishtail Braid Faux Hawk

Of all the fishtail braid hairstyles out there, this one is by far the wildest. With the black and pink color contrast and the sheer amount of messy volume sitting atop the head, this edgy faux hawk is truly ahead of our fashion times!

12. Black and White Fishtail Bunch

Who said gray is better than black and white? Certainly not us! The loose messy side fishtail is coiled and pinned, resulting in a large bunch of gorgeous fishtailed hair. The braid pops thanks to the color.

13. Pretty Princess Fishtail Braid

Ever want to feel like royalty on a dim day? Look no further than this stunning crown braid. It will work even for fine hair, as seen here. The braid encircles the head, ending pinned neatly to the beginning of the braid.

14. Side to Side Fishtail Braid

Looking for a hairstyle that can swing from casual to formal based on the swoop of bangs? This side fishtail braid is your answer! The soft curl of the bangs complements the chunky braid that flows over the shoulder and delicately rests on the same side.

15. Chunky French Fishtail Braid Pigtails

Ooh-la-la! There’s nothing better than a French braid, let alone French braid pigtails done as fishtails! These two braids are super chunky, giving a more other-worldly vibe to the overall look. The pigtails start at the tip top of the head and continue down until they’re tied off into soft curls.

16. French Double Fishtail Buns

The details of this braided hairstyle really stand out and make a statement. Each side of the head has been fishtailed into pigtails. These astounding braids are twisted around themselves to create two buns that remind us of the Princess of the Galaxies herself!

17. Fishtail Faux Hawk Braid

This fish tail braid is one of our most unique styles thanks to the amazing height it provides to look like a new braided Mohawk. The braid begins at the hairline and rolls all the way down to the tie-off.

18. Ready to be Preppy Fishtail Braid

How about this sweet half-up half-down look? The top section is brushed away and tied off in the back. A fishtail braid cascades down to the next tie off, being gently pulled apart to soften the contrast between the straight hair and the fullness of the braid.

19. Loose Asymmetrical Fishtail Up-do

Those who love fishtails will go ga-ga over this up-do! Without the tightness of a typical fishtail (due to the braids being properly pulled apart and loosened), this style creates a more relaxed braid. Two braids are picked, swirled and pinned up asymmetrically – cute!

20. Undone Fishtail Braid Updo

The bangs that accompany this fishtail braid give a whole new attitude to this huge fishtail bundle! While the hairline is left alone to let the bangs fly free, the crown of the head, where there’s the beginning of the braid is focused. Neither braiding nor pinning is done tightly, which gives a carefree attitude to the final look!

21. Pony Up Dutch Fishtail Braid

Ever seen this “inverted” braid in the fishtail form? The point of a Dutch braid is to create a plait that raises above the surface of the hair and looks pretty impressive, lending a chicer vibe to your hairstyle. Ending in a cute braided ponytail with wispy flyaways, this braid is all the rage!

22. Pinned Fishtail Braid Buns

This look features three separate fishtail braids woven and twirled into three – yes, THREE – small buns sitting neatly in a row at the back of the head.

23. Half Up Side Fishtail Bun

Beginning at one corner of your forehead, fishtail a section of hair away from your face. First braid closely to the scalp, and then, once the ear has been reached, braid as a normal fishtail braid to the ends. Then simply twist the free end of the braid into a small knot on the side of the head, and pin into place for a cute side detail.

24. Three Messy Fishtail Braids into Bun

Are you one for organized chaos? If that’s the case, you’ll love this style! Braids come from the sides and top and all join up in a tousled bun with the addition of a slight bouffant at the very front.

25. Fishtail Wrap-Around Bun

If there was an award for the most detailed and delicate fishtail braid, this look would take the cake! There is a fishtail French braided behind the ear on either side of the head. These braids are continued to their ends, whereupon they are carefully wrapped around in a large circle.

26. Criss-Cross Fishtail Braid

Here we have at least five different braids all meshed into one unique style! The back of the head is a crossroads of several braids to pave the way for the loose, elegant fishtail braid.

27. Bows over Beaus Fishtail Braid

Ever been told you’re too old to wear bows in your hair? So not true! Just check out this new style! Two side fishtail braids have been pulled apart for maximum width, brought together to meet at the back of the head and wrapped in the centre with another fishtail to define the centre of the bow.

28. Braided Fishtail Bangs

Wondering how to do a fishtail braid? This is the perfect place to start! Simple, quick, and clean – the fishtail aspect of this braid brings a unique quality that is usually lacking where braided bangs are concerned. Up, following the hairline and continuing down, this braid starts as a fishtail and finishes as an inside out three-strand plait.

29. Forest Fairy Fishtail Braid

Now, as hard as it is to believe, this is not an actual forest fairy! This model’s hair is swept up into another inverted fishtail that cascades like a beautiful waterfall. With the purple flowers tucked into her auburn hair, there are few things more perfect than this whimsical hairstyle.

30. Chameleon Fishtail Braid

Don’t let looks deceive you, this braid is actually easier to complete than it appears. The hair is teased a little more than usual and French braided (in a fishtail manner, of course) down the back. In the end, the braid is gently curved and pinned beside the place where it begins. Begin to braid not in the centre of the back, as you normally do, but with a shift to one side to have enough room for pinning up the end of the braid.

31. The Fishtail Just Won’t Stop

These are fishtails on fishtails on fishtails! The fishtail french braid starts on either side of the head and changes into a normal fishtail at ear level. Every couple of inches the hair is tied off and the braid is continued. The braided sections provide a stark contrast with the poker straight hair beneath.

32. Zig-Zagging Fishtail Braid

It doesn’t get much crazier than this! If you’re in the business of standing out, you’ve found the right ‘do! This braid begins at the crown of the head and literally zig-zags from one side of the head to the other, descending to a gorgeous braided flower.

33. Side Hairstyle with Crown Fishtail Braid

For all you, fans of fancy hairstyles, this half updo, half side downdo blends a few styles into one harmonious whole. This is a fishtailed crown braid sitting on the top of the head in addition to another braid peeking out from beneath the crown braid. Paired with the easy waves, this is an absolutely beautiful look!

34. Let it Go Fishtail Braid

We know, we know, everyone is probably sick of hearing about Queen Elsa and her hair. But this is too good of a reference to pass up. Here we have not one, but two fishtail braids! Loosely curled hair is swooped up and over the top of the head to be gathered into a braid that feeds into another braid for a soft Ice Queen look.

35. Rolling into One Fishtail Braid

Ever got in a “twisty” mood? Let us scratch that itch for you! Two sections of hair are twisted back and away from the face to be joined in the back. What’s even more unique is that it’s not the end of this hair journey! Where the ends meet, the twisted sectioned are continued into a short and sassy fishtail braid!

36. Fishtail Braid for Curly Hair

Say good-bye to tight and trapping braiding! We guarantee that will not be the case with this loosey-goosey braid! This is another example of a French fishtail that is pulled apart to give more volume and show off some texture of curly hair.

37. Fairy Princess Fishtail Updo

This fish tail braid allows you to embrace the woodland royalty we all secretly wish we belonged to. Beginning at the top, the hair is fishtailed along one side of the head and across the nape. This braid then disappears in the mass of curls, topped with a golden leaf tiara.

38. Flowerchild Fishtail Updo

Ever wanted to release your inner flowerchild? Here’s your chance! This braid is also relaxed a bit to create a looser style that is weaved in and out of itself, turning into one huge braid. The delicate sprigs of baby’s breath tucked around the edges of the up-do remind of spring around the corner!

39. Conch Shell Fishtail Braid Bun

Want to hear the sound of the ocean? That’s okay…all you need to hear is the praise of those who love your hairstyle! This tightly wound fishtail braid resembles a beautiful ocean shell. The “conch shell” bun is a wonderful ending to the soft beginnings of the French fishtail.

40. Mermaids in Paradise Fishtail Braid

This fishtail braid definitely pops in this gorgeous red hue. A simple fishtail plait is braided from the top sections of the hair to flow down the back of the head, indulging in the large, voluminous curls. Simple yet elegant, this particular half-up half-down hairstyle will leave everyone breathless and searching the sea of your hair secrets!

Fishtails are irresistibly pretty. They are girly and sexy, intriguing and challenging. We wish you some awesome textured fishtails for super fabulous summer looks!