It’s high time now, when you should step ahead and try some new braided hairstyles except the common ones. If you are active on social media you must have noticed Braids are in trend, women are just posting pictures with braided hairstyles. There are too many Braids in this fashion world, some time consuming, some complicated and some difficult.
How will you figure out the right one? How to flaunt braided look? Which braid to go for? Which the most trendy braided hairstyle? How to style braided hairstyle with right outfits? Today I am here with a blog on completely stunning and fresh braided hairstyles. Braids are very stylish and elegant and can be paired with any outfit for any occasion. Braids will always make you shine out in crowd. Well I am here with 14 types of braids that you should try out once. This will surely add spark to your outfit and makeup. Check out, all the types and opt for the right one for yourself according to your face shape, occasion and preference.
Types of Braids:
1. Simple Braid:
Simple Braid is the classic Braid Style. It is the simplest braid that’s very popular from years across countries. It’s very simple to opt for, here all you have to do is divide your hair into three equal parts and cross it from one other.
2. French Braid:
French Braid is the most popular braid across countries as it is stylish and easy to opt for. Here three divided sections are braided inwards taking extra hair sections from the sides. You can secure it at the end, make a ponytail or go for a bun according to your choice.
3. Dutch Braid:
It is nothing but a reverse of French Braid. Here you have to braid it outwards. I know it may seem complicated but trust me it is the best ever hairstyle you can opt for. Like the French braid you can also go for many variations in Dutch Braid.
4. Fishtail Braid:
Many of you must have found Fishtail Braid a difficult one but let me tell you it’s not! Hair is divided into two sections and braided taking the third section from the other two sections one by one this creates amazing braided hairstyle.
5. Crown Braid:
Crown Braid as the name suggest is the one that creates a crown like effect on your head. For this hairstyle you have to start braiding your hair starting from nape of the neck continue it in the circular direction, cross the front area and after you each the nape again secure it with hair tie.
6. Waterfall Braid:
Waterfall Braid is one of the most stunning Braid style ever as it creates great fall of hair creating an effect of waterfall itself. It is made starting from any one side of the head and then dividing a small section into three and braiding it but each time you leave one section and add a new.
7. Four Strand Braid:
Four Strand Braid as the name says it all is made up of four sections unlike the regular braid with three strands. It may seem difficult at once but it is worth the try as it gives you great volume and amazing look.
8. Rope Braid:
It is an old school hairstyle but came out as trendy and stylish hairstyle. It is made by dividing hair into two sections, twisting them and passing them over each other creating a rope like effect.
9. Spiral Braid:
Spiral Braid is a regular braid made using small strands in circular motion creating a spiral every time it passes the same area. It is a bit time consuming and also difficult but let me let you it worth your time and practice because you will love the results.
10. Upside Braid:
Upside Braid is nothing but a braid that starts from the nape of the neck and move upwards towards the crown. It is simple and needs no extra efforts to get it perfect. It is completely fresh and charming braided hairstyle you should opt for.
11. Skeleton Braid:
Well Skeleton Braid is a combination of complex, layered and highly beautiful braid that is created in a new way. It is extremely difficult braided Hairstyle and you will need lot of practice to get it right.
12. Milkmaid Braid:
Milkmaid Braid is another charming and cute hairstyle. It may seem similar to crown braid but it is way too different. Here two braids are wrapped around each other at the top of the head which gives a look like a crown.
13. Flower Fishtail Braid:
It is an amazing variation of Fishtail braid where the braided hair is rolled up making a bun and then few hair strands are stretched out creating a flower. This looks very pretty and also makes you stand out in crowd.
14. Dutch Braid Pigtails:
Dutch Braid Pigtails is nothing but a beautiful variation of a Dutch Braid. Here the hairstyle is turned into ponytail or pigtails once the braid reaches the nape of the neck it is one of the best variation of a braids.