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Different Braid Hairstyles

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Looking for a design that affords low maintenance and care, yet can look elegant and casual? The braid hairstyle is a flattering, sexy style for women with medium to long hair and if this is you.

Braids will never go out of fashion. Why? This is because braids give girls multiple options to fashion their hair. Plus, you don't need the help of an expert or a hair stylist to make up different styles with braids.

Braids give your hair a fabulous look. They encourage hair growth and are a good way to hide thinning. You get a wide variety of braiding styles varying from cornrows, locks, closed cropped braids to individual braid plaits and coils.

You can choose from French braids, plain braids or corn rows. Braids are so versatile, they can be interwoven with pretty ribbons, or pinned in place with classy clip.

Here have a countdown of our top braid designs that you can try and we dish-out a few helpful tips on how to maintain healthy hair and avoid damage and dryness.

Perfectly Pulled Back Braids - If you have long, flowing locks, you can have it in a braided, sophisticated style that is perfect for a date or a formal social occasion. Once braided, you can simply part your hair midway or a bit on the side of your face.

Go for micro braids. If you have a small round face, micro braids will totally look cute on you. You can also use beads to make small braids.

More complex braiding techniques such as corn rowing - usually used by African Americans but an increasing number of other people now use this technique, can take up to three hours to complete.

Braids with Beads - Having your hair braided with beads is the perfect look if you are gearing for a long summer getaway in some exotic tropical island.

Another formal hairstyle that can be made from the braids is the up- dos. Make a lot of micro braids and then pin them all up in one bun. This is a formal style and looks very good on people who have curly hair.

Currently taking care of Braid Hairstyle by using the afro-hairstyle regime. Braids on and off. In braids, with shampoo and conditioner everyday. Then add hair strengthener and braid sheen, then moisturizing gel to retain the moisture.

You need to be careful of your braids is after exercise. To control moisture and minimize salt buildup, swab them with an antiseptic and then apply a leave-in conditioner.

Immediate braiding of a chemically straightened hair may harm it. Go for braiding only when a professional thinks it is safe for your hair to bear the tension of braids.

As a final guideline to protect braid hairstyles, always cover your hair at night with a silk-like or satin scarf.That way, you can be sure that the hairstyle you've worked to create stays in place no matter how hectic your life gets.

Braids are totally cool. You don't have to worry about constantly taking care of them. They are totally manageable. If you heading on the road or going for some adventure sport, braids are the things to do. Not only that, if you planning to take the more formal occasions and all, braided chignons are totally in.



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