Braided hairstyles for short hair

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Braided hairstyles for short hair

It’s easy to assume that braid hairstyles are best for those with mermaid-length locks. But there are actually a million and one braided hairstyles for short hair! And before you protest, citing the issue around styling short hair (‘It won’t stay in/up!’ or ‘It’s too hard to maneuver around my fingers!’ or ‘My boyfriend told me to stop plaiting his hair in his sleep!’) you’ll find that we’ve found these easy braids for short hair are super do-able.

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To help inspire those creative braiding skills, we’ve rounded up the best braided hairstyles for short hair, courtesy of everyone’s #hairspo saviour, Pinterest.


The side braid

This style was made for a trendy lob! Use a texturising spray for extra cool factor.

bh loves: TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray

The half-up pony braid

The ultimate way to keep your hair out of your face this summer, try this style on third or fourth-day hair to hide less-than-fresh roots. Add dry shampoo to soak up the rest.

bh loves: Fudge Dry Shampoo

The classic double braid

It can be done! Go section by section and make it last with a good hairspray.

bh loves: KMS HAIRSTAY Working Hairspray

The side splice braid

Keep these mini braids tight’n’right and secure with no-slip bobby pins to prevent movement.

bh loves: Scunci No-Slip Grip Bobby Pins

The waterfall braid

Ideal for capturing all those pesky short bits that just won’t stay in a regular braid. Use a discreet hair tie that tucks sneakily away under your hair.

bh loves: Lady Jayne Snagless Hair Elastics

What’s your favourite braided hairstyle?

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