Side Braids: 8 Looks to Master
1.Mermaid Braid
For a side-braid that means business, you’ve got to try this chic iteration as seen on blogger Paola Alberdi of Blank Itinerary. We love how this romantic side braid showcases your braid skills that can be worn loose or tight. Master this look by checking out the tips from our mermaid braid tutorial.
2. Loose, Pancaked Braid
And then there are the times when you want something loose and free, like in this loose braided hairstyle. To achieve this style, take your hair onto one side and then create your three-strand braid. Pull out pieces of hair from your braid or alternatively leave out a strand on the opposite side of your hair.
3. Fishtail Braid
Side braids are also a great way to show-off your braiding skills. Master the fishtail braid and take this look to the side for a romantic easy way to wear your hair.
4. Pull-Through Braid
An unexpected hit, the pull-through braid is al about embracing a chunkier texture as you show-off your serious braiding skills. Get the full scoop on how to nail the pull through braided style from our tutorial, and be prepared to embrace a lot of head turns as you rock this trendy side look.
5. Accent Braid
Sometimes only the simplest of styles we do. We did that and that’s why we also adore the easy accent braid every now and again. Embrace this skinny three-strand braid on the side of your face or mixed within your hair for an unexpected style secret. The key to this look is ensuring that the rest of your hair looks healthy and shiny. For an instant boost, post-blowout use some of the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Serum that you lightly apply throughout your hair before you create your cool side braid.
6. Crown Box Braids
Yes, even box braids can be taken the side for a new way to embrace your look. We particularly love these crown braids as you showcase your chunkier braids that frame your face.
7. Dutch Side Braid
Another cool way to embrace the side braid is via this quasi half-up Dutch braid. Not only an easy look to master, this style is all about that elegance that we can’t wait to see more of come summer wedding season.
8. Braided Bun
While we’re psyched for summer, we’re definitely not excited for those hot and sticky days. Enter this braided bun, a cool way to get your hair off your neck as you sport a trendy combination hairstyle. Get in on how to create the braided bun in our hair tutorial Looking for more side braid hairstyles? Check out our feature on side French hairstyles.
