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    8 Feb 2018 11:00 AM | Posted by
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    53 Member Comments

    onlyoni 14 Sep 2018 9:08 AM
    I think braids can look very pretty but it's never something I could do because my hair is so short.
    abby.liana 24 Jun 2018 8:56 PM
    I love braids, wish I could do them myself!
    Floreview 29 Apr 2018 10:55 PM
    They look amazing! I want to learn how to do those looks!!!
    Shop A Everyday 25 Feb 2018 2:18 AM
    Aren't these just so lovely
    Sweety7 16 Feb 2018 10:41 AM
    The right side image of braid with flowers look so pretty. I wish I could master the skill of braiding.
    Peta908 15 Feb 2018 10:11 AM
    Some look amazing! Can't say glitter is for me but still looks great
    josella432 14 Feb 2018 6:47 PM
    I love the braid on the right of the flowers slide. It's so pretty.
    ThisIsMe 12 Feb 2018 1:53 PM
    I braid my hair which is not that long but would not do any of the above especially the glitter and colour! Maybe flowers for daughters IF she had an event of something but I think they are a bit OTT.
    Bellefleur 12 Feb 2018 12:54 PM
    Some fabulous looks here - love the flowers (which is totally something I would do for a particular occasion) and really need to improve on my fishtail braiding skills.
    thelifeoflaura 12 Feb 2018 8:33 AM
    I just wish I could braid my hair hahaha I think that is step 1 for me....
    Elunia 11 Feb 2018 9:34 PM
    Some great dos! But most would take a while to accomplish and hence not for work days :)
    Sparkle 77 11 Feb 2018 9:08 AM
    Love them all as I am a huge hair fan. I have a 7 yr old that loves glitter and wears it when ever she gets the opportunity #daughter of sparkle :D
    maggieball 10 Feb 2018 8:49 PM
    I love these braids, but I am so bad at doing hair - braids especially. Maybe I need to take a class or do a few tutorials.
    Snailor 10 Feb 2018 1:02 PM
    My concern with glitter hair is how to get the glitter out afterwards!!
    Elunia 11 Feb 2018 9:29 PM
    You don't :)

    You will have glitter hair all week!
    Hayley644 10 Feb 2018 9:28 AM
    I'm hopeless at dong even a basic braid.
    makeupcat 10 Feb 2018 12:14 AM
    The flowers are SO PRETTY! Feeling totally inspired :) On the other hand, glitter is a big no-no, it'd take too long to wash out!!
    Trish_D 9 Feb 2018 10:37 PM
    I LOVE the last pic. The flowers in the braids look so lovely.
    jatz 9 Feb 2018 9:36 PM
    I used to braid my daughter's hair when she had long hair but so glad glitter wasn't around in those days. I love the last photo of the braids the best. So beautiful.
    jillian206 9 Feb 2018 8:20 PM
    Is it just me who thought that the glitters are going to be very hard to wash off and the necklace thing sounds painful to unbraid?
    Elunia 11 Feb 2018 9:30 PM
    And also put in. It would be very difficult to get them in evenly if you braid your own hair. Something for a hair salon maybe?
    Okatko 9 Feb 2018 7:01 PM
    Love the braids. The only one I’m not really a fan of is the glitter look. Maybe less is more (glitter). I have just recently accomplished a fishtail braid but it takes longer than a normal plait and my arms ache. It does look good though. Might need to look into that scunci crossover tool.
    Elunia 11 Feb 2018 9:31 PM
    I agree, the fishtail braid, though it looks great it takes ages to do and hurts my arms to keep them up for so long.
    Bohemian.Wanderlust 9 Feb 2018 5:14 PM
    Can anyone else not braid hair no matter how hard they try, or is it just me! I have followed so many tutorials etc but just can’t seem to do it haha. These braids are gorgeous though, so one day when I master the tradition braid, I’ll defontely be trying these!
    misfortune8 10 Feb 2018 8:16 PM
    I find if I watch YouTube tutorials with a blonde model, it's easier to see where the strands all go.
    Trish_D 9 Feb 2018 10:40 PM
    I manage to braid other people's hair very well but have never done my own to my satisfaction, even when I was young and my hair was braidable length,
    Claire88 9 Feb 2018 4:45 PM
    I think I would pass on the glitter on, however... Miss 3 would love it!!
    Amynamyn123 9 Feb 2018 12:15 PM
    These are absolutely stunning. braids are very difficult to do though, so usually stick to plain old dutch braids.
    bebeautiful34 9 Feb 2018 8:32 AM
    Such intricate and beautiful braids! I love the last one, the chunky one with the flowers!
    Goddess..... 9 Feb 2018 1:24 AM
    They all look great but having glitter in your hair will make a mess & go everywhere, It's definitely a creative idea but it depends on hair colour if you can see it or not otherwise why put it in? I like the hair colour I've seen other people wearing this & suit's them I admire it but wouldn't have it in my hair though.
    misfortune8 8 Feb 2018 10:48 PM
    I'm rocking a plaited bun today. It's a great rush style. I do a simple plait (not a braid), then roll the plait into a bun at the crown. It's cool for summer & doesn't give me a ponytail headache.
    Miss19 8 Feb 2018 10:48 PM
    Getting the glitter out would be a pain
    Tigerlily 8 Feb 2018 8:55 PM
    I love the last one with flowers. I have no idea to do a fishtail braid but always thought they looked cool. My hair is too short at the moment to do any of these!
    misfortune8 8 Feb 2018 10:52 PM
    I've got a Scünci Criss Crosser Tool. It helps to do a fishtail plait without getting tired arms. It's bh listed & there's an article about it too: "Cheat's guide to the perfect fishtail braid", here https://www.beautyheaven.com.au/hair/hair-tools/fishtail-braid-tutorial-scunci-criss-crosser-12104
    Claire88 9 Feb 2018 4:44 PM
    Thanks for sharing M8,off to check it out. I would like to trial the fish tail braid, I can do the ordinary braid, but I feel like I look like a school girl or a milk maid when I rock them...haha
    josella432 14 Feb 2018 6:52 PM
    Thanks for sharing M8. I'd do a fishtail braid more often if I could rest my arms!
    Beautybabe140194 8 Feb 2018 8:34 PM
    Love all these braid looks especially the space buns and the fish tail half up and half down look.
    cityglenda 8 Feb 2018 6:53 PM
    I love most of these. Just wishing I had the talent and patience to do them on myself.
    skincare junkie 8 Feb 2018 5:33 PM
    Most of these are ugly. Fishtail is a great variation and I always incorporate flowers into braids
    Laura M 8 Feb 2018 4:51 PM
    low key I legit taught myself how to braid when I had no friends in primary school. Who's laughing now, hey? #ontrend
    Gilded 9 Feb 2018 10:42 AM
    Aww looking at life half glass full. Thats the attitude. :-)
    Princess Perfume 8 Feb 2018 4:33 PM
    I can actually do a fishtail braid but the others look pretty but complicated
    2663anne 8 Feb 2018 3:38 PM
    I loved the last one with the flowers but the others look like salon only for my uncoordinated self
    clearcrystalwater 8 Feb 2018 2:10 PM
    The last flowers one is stunning! Flowers in the hair are so special.
    Isabelbolton 8 Feb 2018 1:52 PM
    If I put glitter in my hair I would never get it out! I love the fish tail braids and the flower braids look gorgeous. Would be lovely for a special occasion.
    duality 8 Feb 2018 12:37 PM
    Wish I had the fine motor skills to be able to do these but I have none lol, I just get knots and tangles!
    Seashells 9 Feb 2018 11:57 AM
    Me too! I'm completely unco & don't quite know how to braid. I **almost** did the milkmaid braid once (the one that wraps right around your head), but my arms started to hurt halfway through & I lost concentration, plus bits & pieces kept falling out (as they do when I attempt a normal plait). My hair's just not cut out for plaits & braids sadly.
    Yohanna 8 Feb 2018 12:39 PM
    Love♥braids. Wearing them and experimenting with them. Best for 'not so clean' hair days and when doing lots of activity (keep hair in place so well)

    Will try space buns next, cause they are looking so much fun and odd ^^
    TheUglyDuckling 8 Feb 2018 12:34 PM
    Most of these look so complicated! I don't have time for this with my hair! The last one on the right hand side is the only one that looks somewhat achievable.
    Belindarella 8 Feb 2018 12:04 PM
    Wow! That bun & braid combo is great! I cannot braid my own hair though sadly.. I would never use glitter though.. glitter is plastic & all bad for our planet..

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