So, you’ve finally mastered the perfect braid,
huh? While creating a plait may be easier than ever now, a gorgeous
braid doesn’t end with the final weave. Rather, it all comes down to the
tiny finishing touches that make all the difference in the world.
Wonder how something so small could make such a stylish impact? Below,
we share five easy ways to take your basic braids to gorgeous new
heights.
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1.
The Elastic-Free Plait
No hair tie? No problem! While some
styles may be impossible without an elastic handy, braids are not among
them. To get the look, divide your hair into three sections at the top
and leave everything tangled together at the bottom. Begin weaving your
braid and once you reach the tangled portion, flip it through the last
woven section of your braid for a magical finish. Since you’re working
without a hair tie, it’s a good idea to give your braid a solid spritz
of a strong hold hairspray, like the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray Strong Hold.
2.
The Jumbo Braid
Ladies with thick hair may have no
problem creating gorgeous, thick braids, but those of us who are less
than blessed in the hair department don’t have quite as much luck. Does
that mean we shouldn’t be able to rock pretty plaits full of style? Of
course not! To give the appearance of a fuller braid, all you have to do
is use your fingers or a rat tail comb to gently tug at each weave of
the braid. When pulling, be sure to not to do so too hard, because this
can cause your braid to actually unravel. If in the process a strand or
two pops out of place, don’t stress it! Slightly undone braids are
totally on trend these days. After all, what’s better than an
effortlessly pretty style?
3.
The Textured Braid
Like we said, nowadays there’s nothing
quite as alluring as hair that looks completely effortless. Think:
slightly undone, muffed up hairstyles that scream “I woke up like this.”
Scrolling through your social media feeds, you’ve surely seen
hairstyles that look perfectly imperfect—and you may have even
questioned why you’re not able to recreate the same look. Shouldn’t
something that messy be easy? Believe it or not, it actually is—you
might just be going about it all wrong. When it comes to braiding, just
weave as you normally would. To muff up your perfect plait, grab a
clean, dry toothbrush to create texture by running it against the
direction of your hair.
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4.
The Charmed Braid
Looking to turn up the boho charm? With
each weave of your braid, add a hair ring or charm to the mix. By the
time you reach the ends, your hair will be gleaming. Hair rings are a
super-simple way to instantly transform your traditional braids—and this
look is perfect for the everyday or that upcoming festival you’re
stoked about.
5.
The Ribbon Braid
If you’re eager to add major romantic,
boho chic style to your look, grab a piece of your favorite ribbon. All
you have to do is loop an extra-long piece of ribbon through your hair
tie before securing your hair into a high ponytail. Next, split your
hair into two sections so that you have four sections to work with
altogether: both sections of hair and both sides of the ribbon. You’ll
want the two sections of ribbon on one side and your two sections of
hair on the other. Take one ribbon and loop it around the underside of
your braid and back over the top so it’s still on the side that it
started. Then bring your other section of hair underneath and over that
same ribbon. Next, bring the other ribbon under and over in the same
fashion. Continue this process all the way to the ends of your braid.
You can either tie it off with the excess ribbon or a clear mini
elastic.
Happy braiding!
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