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The Braid In a Braid
Try incorporating two different styles of braids within the same look.
For a fishtail refresher, check out thishow-tofrom our friends at PopSugar.
After teasing the crown, create a French braid all the way through the ends.
Blast it with a flexible hairspray likeToni & Guy Casual Flexible Hold Hairspray($13).
If it still looks complicated, check out this quick and easyvideo.
The Baby Braids
This effortless hairstyle is romantic and sporty all at once.
Refresh beachy waves with a salt spray likeWella Ocean Spritz($17).
Then incorporate one or two thin braids tucked in between curls to add interest to any half updo.
The Rose Braid
This gorgeous updo is simple in the front, and party in the back.
Start by making a Dutch braid from one ear and along the hairline.
Braid all the way down to the ends and secure with a clear elastic.
Twist the second braid you made into a swirly, rose-shaped bun and pin into the place.
Lastly, wrap the larger Dutch braid around the bun to finish off the look.
Check out this niftyvideofor a thorough step-by-step.
While it’s certainly not a beginner’s braid, the results are so worth it.
Separate hair into two sections, create traditional three-strand braids and secure with clear elastics.
Give it a generous blast ofExtra Hold L’Oreal Elnett Hairspray($11) to lock it in place.