Whether you’ve skipped a hair wash day or feel like getting crafty, braids are a great go-to look that work year round. If you’ve already nailed a simple french braid and are ready to switch up your style, get inspired by checking out these six easy, unique braid looks
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We’ve rounded up six of the best ways you can turn turn up the drama on a traditional braided ‘do – consider this all the hair inspo you’ll need!
Play with glitter
If you’re looking to get playful with your style, finish off the look by sprinkling glitter and confetti pieces through your strands. A strong hold hairspray like JUSTICE Professional Firm Hold Hairspray will help keep everything in place.
Try a fishtail
Break away from the typical three-strand style with fishtail braids. Layering them like in this look here creates an easy half-up-half-down do that still packs a punch.
Add jewellery
Steer clear of a statement necklace and look at incorporating some metal pieces into your braids. Small hoops like these ones help to really add edge to a simple style.
Play with colour
Festival season is in full swing, making this the perfect time to experiment with a new hair hue. If a full head dye isn’t for you, try playing with temporary colourants like Colour Addict Coloured Spray Chalk Violet to make your look pop while only lasting until your next wash. No commitment needed!
Get spacey
Space buns are so on trend right now (did anyone else fawn over Millie Bobby Brown’s 2018 SAG award look?!). If you’ve been wanting to try this style out but aren’t too sure where to begin have a go at incorporating these cute buns into your braid look. The best part is they work both up and down so are perfect for any occasion.
Have fun with flowers
If a simple style is more your pace adding flowers can easily add that little bit extra to a traditional look. Try securing small buds through your braid for a feminine yet fun ‘do.
