The 8 Braided Hairstyles for an Effortless Look

Classic French Braid: This timeless style starts at the crown of your head and continues down, incorporating hair from both sides as you braid. 

Dutch Braid: Similar to the French braid, but with the sections crossing under instead of over, creating a more pronounced braid that stands out. 

Fishtail Braid: This intricate-looking braid is created by splitting the hair into two sections and alternately crossing small pieces from each section over to the other. 

Halo Braid: This elegant style involves braiding the hair around the perimeter of your head, creating a crown-like effect that's perfect for formal occasions. 

Side Braid: A simple yet stylish braid that starts at one side of your head and is brought over the shoulder.  

Boxer Braids: Also known as double Dutch braids, this style involves parting the hair down the middle and creating two Dutch braids on either side of the head. 

Waterfall Braid: A beautiful, cascading braid where sections of hair are dropped as you braid horizontally across the back of your head, giving a flowing, waterfall effect. 

Crown Braid: This style involves creating a braid that wraps around the top of your head like a crown, often starting from one ear and working around to the other. 

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