Curly hair can look stunning by itself, but braids can help tame it when you want something more formal. For example, a waterfall braid makes an elegant choice for prom or graduation parties. If your hair is knotty or unruly, start by spraying detangling spray through it. Next, grab the appropriate section and cross it over onto the central strands for styling.
Pigtail Braids
Pigtail braids are an adorable and simple way to style your hair, perfect for girls and women with long, straight or curly locks. Add ribbons for an exciting and creative touch. This charming yet playful hairstyle makes an excellent statement at music festivals or casual everyday wear. Pair it with light-colored dresses to achieve the cottagecore aesthetic. To add an elegant flourish to your pigtails, create this striking fishtail braid.
Low Ponytail Braids
This charming braided ponytail is the ideal combination of girly style and femininity, especially when combined with highlights. It looks particularly stunning with bouffant-style highlights in its base section of your ponytail. Make your ponytail look truly distinctive by adorning it with lace or braided ribbon. Doing this will give it more of an elegant touch, perfect for events and parties. This hairstyle is perfect for someone looking for a high ponytail without dealing with a chignon. This look gives the illusion of thin dreadlocks, making it romantic and fitting for special events like birthday parties or prom. Additionally, this look can easily be achieved – simply twist and French braid your locks!
Crown of Braids
If you are searching for an elegant yet romantic hairstyle, nothing beats a crown of braids. Perfect for first dates or any special occasion, this effortless style can easily be achieved. Finally, weave these sections together for a crown shape around your head. Add an elegant flair with crown braids by pairing them with long shiny earrings that draw the eye. This hairstyle will surely turn heads at any event you attend!
Half-Up Half-Down Braids
This half-up and half-down style looks lovely on hair of all lengths and textures, especially wavy or curly locks that create texture while emphasizing volume. Pin it neatly for structure or leave deliberately messy for a laidback, boho chic vibe. For an elegant approach, try this braided style that’s ideal for formal events: Dutch braids. Simply divide a section of hair into four strands and tuck the one closest to you under and cross over two other strands to start your Dutch braid. At any event, this intricate look is sure to leave an impressionful first impression – wedding or not! What’s even better is its ease of execution even for non-expert plaiters!
Loose Plait
To create an effortless casual style, a loose plait takes braiding from “to-do” to “done.” Suitable for second-day hair, this look creates a wavy style that looks effortlessly cool. To achieve it, apply gel throughout your locks for smoothness and split your locks into three even sections; cross the left and right sections over each other, pick up vertical sections from beneath them and twist around one new section you have added into the center. As Beyoncé did with Lemonade vibes, another way to elevate this style is slanting one side of your braids to one side for Lemonade vibes. Or pin back the sides into low cornrows for a formal yet laidback up-do look.
