Switching up your hairstyle doesn’t have to warrant a visit to the hair salon. There are plenty of ways you can change your hairstyle dramatically with little effort and at the comfort of your own home.
For one of them, you just need some skill in plaiting braids.
A side braid hairstyle gives you a much-needed change to an unruly long or short hair with little effort. With a single or several braids plaited on the side, you can end up with a sassy, elegant or bohemian look.
No hair-blowing, gelling or cutting needed, what more can you ask for?
These versatile hairstyles can become your go-to choice for whatever occasion you have for the day.
It truly is a fun look to try out. If you still need some convincing, then you should check out our list of brilliant side braided hair examples.
We’re sure you’ll find more than the one you’ll fancy for yourself.
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Inside French Braid On Long Blond Hair
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Side Micro Cornrow With Top Bun
The half-up top bun is a popular hairstyle favored by sporty types and those who love to exercise. Posh up this workout style with a few rows of micro cornrows. Fierce and fancy, all on one.
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Waterfall Side Braid With Floral Ending
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Five Strand On Medium Length Hair
Turning a shoulder-length hair into an elegant do has never been easier. With soft waves and a more complicated braid like this beautiful five-strand side braid, you’ll look dashing at any special event.
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Inside Double Dutch With Chignon
On an updo since the hair is already pulled back, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play around with side braids. Here is a fancy chignon accessorized with nothing more than two well done side dutch braids.
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Triangle Parted Cornrow In High Pony
Shapes and texture can turn a basic ponytail into a party-ready hairstyle. Like this stunning high long ponytail with sharp triangle parted cornrows going all the way to the back of the head. A cool and fun hairstyle great for summer.
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Vertical Side Braids
Braids aren’t exactly the first choice when you want to make your hair appear more voluminous. Think again. With a couple of vertical braids on the side, you’ll lift your hair on the top, flip it over, and your hair will look twice as thick as before.
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Pull Out Fishtail On Three Gradient Hair
It’s only fitting to do a whimsical braid on an already fairy tail colored hair. This lovely flowing pull out waterfall braid only is the perfect compliment to this three-tone unicorn hair.
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Branching Cornrows
Edgy, bohemian, elegant, all these styles can describe this look, depending on how you want to see it. The branching different-sized cornrows blending into the loose hair in the back will give you a look you can pull off at a formal occasion or a wild night out.
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Edged Side French On Pixie
The best thing about pixie haircuts is that they’re low maintenance, while the downside is that you don’t have many choices in styling them. However, if you want to tame a slightly longer pixie, like this one, a single side cornrow near the top will do the trick perfectly.
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Hawaii Cornrow Side Braid
Side cornrows arrange in sections like a swirling path through the waves. This is an easy hairstyle that begs to be worn on the beach. Add a few ocean-colored cuffs and rings and you’ll have a complete knock-out look.
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Loose Inside-Out French On Bob
Short and sweet, this bob is complemented by a single braid that turns the casual haircut in a fancy do. The short inside out French braid left a but loose gives the hairstyle a bit of texture that can be adorned with your favorite hair clip, or any other accessory you might fancy.
