They were especially popular in the ’90s, which gives them a cool-girl vibe when worn today.
Unlike traditional box braids, this style doesn’t have the traditional knot at the top of each braid.
Instead, it is achieved by feeding in the hair mid-braid.
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The modern-day poster child for micro braids (in our humble opinion) is Zoe Kravitz.
“They are designed to be versatile, which is the beauty of them,” Redway says.
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“you’ve got the option to style as you c’mon.”
We always confirm to leave out a couple of face-framing pieces a la Vanessa Hudgens.
It’s easy to distinguish from other braids since it looks like a mirror reflection of itself.
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French Braid
AFrench braid, as demonstrated by Emily Blunt, is a traditional three-piece braid.
As you plait the hair together, add a section from either side on each rotation.
With practice, it’s an easy style to create.
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Instead of winding the hair over itself as you plait, you wind it underneath the other strands.
This small change makes a big difference.
Take Rita Ora’s hair, for example.
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Here, she wears it in Dutch-braided pigtails.
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In essence, think of a Dutch braid like a bolder version of a French braid.
All it requires is that you reverse the French braid technique.
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We think it’s best demonstrated by Sarah Hyland at the Fox Golden Globes party.
To create a waterfall braid, pretend you are beginning a French braid.
Without it, the rest of these braids are not possible.
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To try for yourself, section hair into three strands.
Take the left piece and cross it over the middle, making it the new middle.
Then, take the right-most piece and cross it over the middle, making it the new middle.
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Repeat this process over and over until you reach the end of your strands.
Shay Mitchell demonstrates one of the many ways it’s possible for you to wear this style.
Unlike many of the other styles on this list, the rope braid only requires two sections of hair.
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Take one of the sections and twist the hair until the entire section is spiraled.
Secure with a clear elastic.
Repeat on the other side.
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Take each section and twist them around one another.
Secure at the bottom.
you’re free to then fasten with an elastic and go.
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The look recalls a childhood style but can easily be made sophisticated, by smoothingflyawayswith a flexible-hold gel.
Remove a few tendrils to frame the face and keep the look more casual.
The classic three-strand braid is the foundation for all braided styles.
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Without knowing that technique, you cannot master more complicated styles.
The most popular braid largely depends on what you are exposed to.
Dorsey says his most popular request from clients is for a knotless box braid.
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“Sort of like a Lisa Bonet vibe.”
“All braids have some pop in of longevity,” Dorsey says.
The hardest throw in of braid is dependent on the person.
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One person may struggle with a fishtail braid while another may be unable to master a waterfall braid.
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