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15 Easy Braid Hairstyles To Try This Weekend

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15 Easy Braid Hairstyles To Try This Weekend

A decorative braid can elevate and freshen up any look – and they’re not hard to achieve too! Here are 12 modern ways to wear them and look totally chic

by Elizabeth Liew  /   May 19, 2017

Going out on the weekend? Whether you’re heading out to brunch with the girls, date night or an outing with the family, amp up your hairstyle with a braid or two. Think of them as accessories to your entire ensemble!

Get some gorgeous hair-spirations (including from celebs like Margot Robbie and Olivia Culpo) in the gallery below:

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15 Easy Braid Hairstyles To Try This Weekend
#1 Fringe braid
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Keep your hair out of eyes by braiding it and then securing with stylish hair pins.

Photo: @kristin_ess/Instagram
#2 Mohawk braid
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We love this unique braid hairstyle on actress and beauty queen Olivia Culpo.

Photo: @justinemarjan/Instagram
#3 Knotted braid
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This boho chic look is subtle yet sophisticated and works well with medium-length hair. See the full tutorial in the link below.

Photo: A Beautiful Mess

#4 Side fishtail
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Actress Margot Robbie wore this gorgeous fishtail braid to the Suicide Squad press conference in Miami. It’s basically creating a fishtail braid using the hair from the sides of your head and then tying them back. Perfect for a casual date or a wedding!

Photo: @sarahpotempa/Instagram
#5 Under braid + topknot
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This beautiful creation also belongs to Margot Robbie. Also known as reverse dutch braid, it only takes a bit of practice to achieve:

1. First, flip your hair upside down, then brush through and prep with a spray to give your hair a better hold.

2. Then, starting at the nape of your neck, begin braiding as you would a dutch braid.

3. Stop when you reach at or just above your ears, then twist the remaining strands into an easy top knot.

4. Secure with an elastic band and bobby pins!

Photo: @sarahpotempa/Instagram
#6 Crown braid
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Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell’s elegant crown braid (or halo braid) is total hair royalty. It’s perfect for beating the heat and looking chic at the same time. Get the tutorial here.

Photo: @cesar4styles/Instagram
#7 Half-head dutch braid
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For a more unique and daring look, do like Emma Roberts by having dutch braids on only one side and leaving the other half of your hair in textured waves.

READ MORE: The 10 Most Stunning Celebrity Haircuts Of The Year (So Far)

Photo: @emmaroberts/Instagram
#8 Waterfall braids
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This romantic, playful style can be worn many different ways and lasts throughout the day. Plus, it’s easy enough to do in under five minutes! Check out the tutorial here.

Photo: Pinterest

#9 Weaved in
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Incorporate large braids into a high ponytail to achieve this beautiful beachy, casual style. Do use texturising products to get effortless-looking waves.

READ MORE: Hair Awards 2016: Best Styling Products To Prep, Prime And Protect Your Hair

Photo: @thebeachwaver/Instagram
#10 Sectioned braids
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Sectioned ponytails are a hot trend this year, so why not add braids into the mix? For this side-swept style, you’ll need to first deepen the side part, then start with a french braid down the side of your head. Go here for the full tutorial.

Photo: Gal Meets Glam

#11 Spiral braided ponytail
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Another gorgeous way to update the basic ponytail is to wrap a thin braid around it, like so. Simply leave a section of hair out when you tie your hair up, braid it then twist it in a spiral down the length of your ponytail. Tres chic!

Photo: Bangstyle/Pinterest

#12 Accent braids
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This one’s for the minimalists – for a more subtle flair, try adding one or two smaller braids in your hair, just to add a bit of detail to your ‘do. It’s simple, fast and definitely makes a statement.

Photo: Livingly/Pinterest

#13 Loose bohemian twists
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This carefree, undone hairstyle just screams boho chic, doesn’t it? Loosen up the braids with your fingers to give it more texture, you definitely don’t want to keep it too tidy.

Photo: @yetanotherbeautysite/Instagram
#14 Short hair braid
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It’s an easy way to give short and straight hair some dimension and texture.

#15 Parting braid
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Cara Delevingne wore this and set social media abuzz! Up the cool factor with a tiny dutch braid that sits on either side of your parting, and going down towards your ears.

READ MORE:
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10 Casual Ponytail Hairstyles To Rock This Weekend
10 Products To Try If You’re Worried About Hair Loss

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