38 Gorgeous Braids You've Got to Learn Now ...

Jennifer

It's summer, and to my delight, gorgeous braids and braided hairstyles are still totally on-trend. So whether you're more Elsa or Katniss, or someone in between, here are a few gorgeous braided hairstyles to kick your summer style up a notch (or three).

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1. Braided Headband

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This is my favorite braided hairstyle, and it's actually pretty simple to do! Tiny braids from each side of your hair, pulled across to make a band, and fastened with a boddy pin or clip behind each ear. It's so pretty! Maybe not the best for humid summer days, but ideal for indoors (air conditioning) or cooler nights.

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Braided headbands are a great way to add a unique and stylish look to your hair. They are easy to create and can be done in a variety of styles.

To make a braided headband, start by sectioning off the hair you want to use for the headband. Next, create two small braids from each side of your head, and then pull them across the back of your head and secure them with bobby pins or clips behind each ear. You can also add some texture to the braid by weaving in ribbons or beads.

A great thing about braided headbands is that they are versatile and can be worn in many different ways. You can wear them with a bun, a ponytail, or even a half-up, half-down hairstyle. They are also perfect for days when you want to keep your hair out of your face.

Braided headbands are also a great option for humid days, as they help keep your hair in place and away from your face. They can also be a great way to add color to your hair without having to use permanent dyes.

2. Braided Bangs

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This one's easy, too! Start at one side, French braid across, then once you get past your temple, just braid the end and clip back.

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3. Braided Butterfly

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I don't have a clue how to do this one - YouTube, anyone? - but wow, is it pretty!

4. Waterfall Braid

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There are a million YouTube tutorials for this one, but I'm sure your stylist already knows how to do it. It's so pretty!

5. Braid and Bun

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This one's simple, too! Do a loose French braid for the top of your hair, then fasten with a hair elastic at the top, and make a messy bun.

6. Fishtail+

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Braid a few strands of hair, then gather all of your hair over one shoulder and make a fishtail braid. So Boho!

7. Braided Band

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Tease the back of your hair for the "bump," then braid the long strands at your temples and pin them back under the "bump." So pretty!

8. Multiple French Braids

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This one looks complicated, but it's not. Flip your head upside down, and do three of four French braids, securing each with a clip til you're done with all of them. Then gather all of them into a high ponytail, fasten with a hair elastic, and you're done!

9. Bridal Braids

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How romantic and sweet! Wouldn't this be gorgeous for a summer bride?

10. French to Fishtail

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Start at one side, with a French braid, then for the end, finish with a fishtail.

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The French to Fishtail braid is a beautiful and versatile hairstyle that is perfect for many occasions. It starts with a French braid on one side of the head and ends with a fishtail braid on the other side. This creates a unique and eye-catching look that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

This hairstyle is perfect for any season and is a great way to add a bit of glamour to a casual outfit. It is also a great way to keep your hair out of your face and away from your neck. To create this look, start by sectioning your hair into two parts. Begin the French braid on one side and work it all the way down to the end of your hair. When you reach the end, switch to a fishtail braid and finish it off.

This hairstyle is easy to maintain and can last for days if you use a light hairspray to keep the braids in place. To make the look more interesting, you can add accessories like clips or headbands. You can also add highlights or lowlights to the braid to give it more dimension and depth.

11. Trio

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Love her ombre color, love her trio of braids.

12. Boho Milkmaid

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Make two braids, wind them round your head, fasten with bobby pins, done!

13. Complicated

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I have no idea how to do this one - there's so much going on here! - but it sure is pretty!

14. French Braid + Bun

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French braid each side, and wrap around a low bun - pretty for bridesmaids!

15. The Flower Braid

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Again, no idea how this is done, but wow is it pretty!

16. Beautiful Braids

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It looks like she braided some ribbon in here, too - lovely!

17. Punk

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If Barbie had braids, this might be what she'd look like - French braids on the sides, with a high pony.

18. Braids + Pony

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French braid the sides, and fasten on one side into a low ponytail.

19. Hair Inspo

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A few small crown braids, tucked into a low ponytail - effortless chic!

20. French Bangs

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French braid your bangs to one side. Ideal for that awkward "growing out my bangs" phase.

21. Messy

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Just a plain three-strand braid, a little messy perfection.

22. Braided Bangs

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Is this Heidi Klum, rocking the braided bangs trend?

23. Herringbone + Headband

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Honestly, I can't imagine a prettier hairstyle for a Boho bride.

24. Elsa

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If this isn't the perfect Elsa-inspired braid, I don't know what is.

25. French Braid Updo

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How pretty! French braided to one side, then pinned up.

26. Messy Braids

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Picture proof that messy braids are just beautiful!

27. Lauren Conrad

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I love Lauren's hair channel on YouTube, for instructions on how to get looks like this one!

28. Loose

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Loose braids are all about volume and texture, and aren't meant to be perfect.

29. One Shoulder

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Gather your hair over one shoulder and do a plain braid... and you're red carpet ready!

30. Bohemian

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So many braids, all in one gorgeous Boho updo!

31. French + Herringbone

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Start with a French braid, end with a herringbone.

32. Long & Loose

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Another gorgeous example of a long, loose braid.

33. To the Side

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Do a French braid on each side, then combine them and finish over one shoulder with a fishtail braid.

34. Something New

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Try a braid as part of an overall straight style, like this! Make a tight French braid on one side, then tuck it behind your ear and fasten with a bobby pin.

35. Curls, Too

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Not sure what to do with the loose ends and stray bits? Curl them!

36. Braided Mohawk

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While most braids are Boho and sweet, this Dutch braid is all punk.

37. Flowers

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Pin flowers behind one ear or along the side of a braid to make it even sweeter.

38. Half-Braid

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Do a loose French braid for just the crown, and leave the rest down. Hey, that rhymes!

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3 is a work of art

34 is actually a lace braid

#24 can be done with a braiding tool that I have found on Wish/Geek/Flip. Basically it can be done straight or bent in one or more places with the tool. When you are using the tool you braid it right into the tool, but the tool doesn't come out until you unbraid your hair.

The braided mowhawk makes me think of dinosaurs.

I love braids!

Another one that I love are heart braids, they basically look like a side pony tail with small hearts as braids =)

15 is actually really easy!! And it can be found on the cute girls hairstyles YouTube channel

Wow, these are totally gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration, I'm definitely trying some of these sometime :3

No. 3 WOW

The tool is so easy to use, anyone can use it, either used on yourself or on someone else. You don't have to be a professional to make some really awesome looking braids of every type. The tool can even help anyone to make complex French braids. Give it a try, I know I will be doing that with my hair this Christmas! Going to get several for Christmas presents for my nieces.