Ladies!! How To Achieve Different Styles With Your Braids

First things first, you should know that braids are called different names. There are loose braids, Poetic Justice braids or Single braids.
Box braids are called so because of the pattern they form when parting your natural hair i.e square patterns. Any other pattern would probably be the poetic justice braids (which are usually jumbo sized) or your usual loose braids that vary in size and pattern.What is great about braids is that you can style them to suit your dressing for the day or even your mood. Most people like box braids because they offer an excellent opportunity to extend one’s hair and wear versatile hairstyles which look exquisite and simple to achieve. Box braids also protect your natural hair and offer the benefits of low maintenance unlike weaves and hair extension.
Do you struggle with styling your braids? Well, here are unique ways to style your braids and keep it looking different and fresh. For all the natural sisters out there, braiding your hair can be a great way to protect your hair while transitioning or otherwise. Now, let’s get started:
Cute Updo/Doughnut:

This is a simple up-do that can be easily pulled off by just about anyone. If you’re all about an elegant hairstyle, then, it’s for you. Simply make a tight wrap around a high ponytail by rolling the ponytail around the base severally and holding it down with a pin or a band and you get a perfect hairstyle to go with just about anything.

The Braided MoHawk: This can be considered a ‘classically funky’ look because you can rock it with a suit and look professional and also with jeans and a leather jacket and look funky. You can be creative with it like weaving it to the side instead of the center or doing twists instead of a braid to add your own personal touch to it.

The Twisted Lady Style: You can twist your braids or front section off your face towards the back for a gracious and elegant look that can also be considered funky

The Side Swept Bun:< To achieve this look you need to section off some braids at the back of your head to make this amazing thick braid, elegantly along the left side of your forehead. You can then make a high bun with the remaining braids.

The Fishtail Side Bang: This braided hairstyle is really cute for work, weddings, school, parties…basically anywhere. You would only need a couple of bobby pins and some water in a spray bottle to keep your hair moisturized. Please, remember not to make the braid too tight so you do not stress your roots.

There you have it. Five great ways to style your braids and have them look different every time! Feel free to share other styles in the comment section.

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