No time, space, or patience to create a French braid? Cheat around the look by simply pinning a regular three-strand plait off to one side. Simple Three-Strand, Side Pin your plait to the side for a hacked version of a side French braid. This look is classic and super easy to create. Or, you can also forego the French braid and go straight to a three-strand for a classic, elegant option. Simple Three-Strand A regular three-strand braid is the quickest look of all to master. Finish off with a hair tie in the same color as your hair to ensure a fully blended style. Start with a French braid at the crown, then switch to a three-strand braid about halfway down the braid. French Half-Ponytail A classic for a reason! Photo credit: Dvora Hair hack: Secure your ponytail with a hair tie at the base to give you more control as you braid. Loop a three-strand braided ponytail into a bun. Braided Bun Tie off the initial ponytail first for more control. Use your fingers to pull the braid apart for an undone finished look.

Make medium to large chains and stop just above the ear for a barrette effect. Half-Side French Easy to recreate on the go! Side French, Short Jazz up that crop with an easy sidewinding braid.Įven bobs and shorter crops can enjoy a French braid, as long as the hairline and front fringe strands are at least five inches in length. This look is great for the workday as it keeps your strands out of your face.

Photo credit: Verity Jane SmithĮxtend the French stitch to your ear, then switch to a three-strand afterward so that your hair falls behind the ear, and not in front of your face. Side French/Three-Strand, Back Work at an angle (or with a mirror behind you). We love this look for a gym workout or outdoor run! 5. Start with a French braid at the hairline, then switch to a loose three-strand braid after the temples for a look that’s as cute as it is snug.

Side French/Three-Strand, Hairline This neat plait is ideal for gym and athletic activities, where you need unobstructed vision. This style is an instant crowd-pleaser! 4. Part your hair, then start a French braid at the part line downwards till the ear. Side French Downtime at your work desk? Start braiding! Photo credit: Verity Jane Smith We like this style best on air-dried hair to allow your unique texture to shine through. Leave the ends free, but texturize and/or spray with hairspray (we like TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray) that works to keep ends from unraveling. Loose Dutch Start the stitch on majorly texturized hair. Comb through the portion of your hair outside the braid so that the finished look is smooth and cohesive. Gently pull fresh hair from the top with every other chain to attain that “fall” effect. Loose Waterfall Use a skinny, snippable hair tie for easier removal. That’s not all: We’ve broken down some of our faves looks into four categories that speak to braid level and aesthetic, all you have to do is scroll on down and prepare to be inspired. This fun, unusual looks work during a happy hour and can be retouched in the short span of time you have in the morning before work-meaning yeah, you can totes legit tell the haters that thanks, you so did wake up like this. Whether you’re a fan of the fishtail or a die-hard cornrow gal, you can rely on half braided hairstyles to take you from day to night without missing a beat. These versatile looks also straddle the line between boho and fierce, depending on the weave you choose to take, making it one of the more versatile hairdos we’ve come across. Can’t decide whether to put your hair up or leave it down? Half braided hairstyles help you do away with having to choose. Half braided hairstyles are all the rage right now.

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