Braids are both easy and elegant styles that many people love. There have been many hair trends over the past years, but none have lasted as long as the braid. Braids have a rich history dating back centuries ago, and today, they are worn for a variety of reasons from cultural to purely aesthetic. If you are looking to try out braids here are a few easy styles to get you started.
Post Workout Braid
There is nothing more annoying than messing your hair up when you are working out. This style is perfect if you are looking for a glamorous, post workout look. Simply weave your hair into a braid and pull out a few strands of your hair to give it extra volume. Add a moisturizing spray for a little added shine.
Woven Braid
Part your hair into three sections and braid each one before bringing them together and securing with an elastic for a nice, fairy-tale look. There are many tutorial videos on various online platforms to help you get the idea of how it should look. Take care to add a good spray to your hair for volume and moisture.
Elsa braid
This style takes the French braid to a whole new level, with added volume and romantic facial frames. Simply braid your hair in a French braid to the tips and secure with an elastic band. Use a comb to brush out a bit of hair from the crown all the way to the bottom of the braid. Take care not to overdo it as it will only end up looking messy. Some spray should give your hair added volume for the perfect, princess look.
Rose Braid
This style is the embodiment of simple and party combined together. Braid your hair into a Dutch braid and secure the tips with an elastic. Create a rose bun with the braid and make a cute bun before securing with bobby pins. If you are unsure how to do this look, you can look up tutorials online or ask a stylist for help. Again, some added volume can be accomplished by using a moisturizing spray.
Braided Crown
You can create this look by parting your hair into two sections and braiding each section before securing the tips with elastic. Wrap the braids around your head and secure them with bobby pins before spraying them for added shine and moisture. You can add more pins as you wrap the braids to ensure that they do not fall apart as you go about your day.
There are many other braided styles that you can try out, from pigtail braids to Mohawk braids and each one is fairly simple to create, requiring little products and effort. Take care to brush the braids out thoroughly when you wish to switch up the style and use sturdy pins to keep the braids in place throughout the day. When wrapping braids around your head, securing the braid at the tip with pins will help ensure that it does not fall apart as you wrap it around.