Braids are one the oldest hairstyles in history, originating with the ancient Egyptians. For a long time, braids have been associated with femininity and youth, and they are still a popular style among women to this day. There are many different types of braids that can be created depending on your hair length, thickness, and desired look.
Here is a list of some of the most popular types of braids made from popular yarn.
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French Braid
This type of braid goes down your hair from the nape of your neck, and then comes back up from the bottom of your hair, bending in the middle. This allows you to add some height to your hairstyle and keep it out at all times. This style is created by twisting two sections together, and then sliding them up and letting them bend.
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Three-Strand Braid
This types of braids for men is created by twisting three sections of hair together and wrapping them around one another. This style is great for holding in curls or waves. Some people use this style when they want to add a little height without having to sit down and work with two braids. The three-strand braid can also be used to create a French braid with two hair sections, or create a comb-over if you want the look of a pompadour.
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Cotton Candy Braid
This types of braids is a variation of the basic two-strand braid. It has the same steps and twists, but it uses three pieces of hair instead of two. It is thicker than a basic two-strand braid and looks great when creating curls or waves in your hair. This braid can also be used to create a French braid with only one piece of hair if you want a simple look.
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The Snake Braid
This type of braid is created by taking large, thick pieces of hair and braiding them over and under each other. It is a good choice for thick and curly hair due to its texture. You can create this style by using Flexi rods to help bring out the curls in your hair, which will allow you to have a tighter, more defined braid. If you use this style with wet hair, it will give your hairstyle more height and volume at the same time.
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The Half-Up Braid
This type of braid is often used as an impromptu style. It is created by taking a section of hair on your head and pulling it straight down and then weaving another section through the space where your two pieces came together. This allows you to keep one side out of the way but still have some hair out at all times. This style is very simple and straightforward.
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The Half-Up Two-Strand Braid
This types of braids is a variation of the basic two-strand braid, which goes down your hair and then comes back up from the nape of your neck not as a French braid, but as a two-strand braid. To create this style, you will start off by taking two pieces of hair and intertwining them at the bottom. You will then take the two pieces of hair and take them up from the nape of your neck, bringing them back together at the top.
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Fishtail Braid
This style is created by taking a section of hair and cross-crossing it in a fishtail pattern, which creates a braided look. This style looks best when you have short or medium-length hair due to its weaving pattern. If you have long hair, this style will work as long as you keep the braid at the top of your head. This is a very simple style but gives a pretty look that can be worn on special occasions and everyday wear.
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The Faux Fishtail Braid
This type of braid is created using a method similar to the fishtail braid but is actually done in three steps. You will take one section of hair from the top of your hair and cross it over another, keeping in mind that both sections should be equal lengths. You will then add another section of hair in the same fashion, but it is important you keep each piece long enough to create a full braid.
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The French Braided Bun
This type of braid can be created into a bun that sits on the top of your head. This style is simple and easy to do but looks very elegant and formal. It can be used as a special occasion hairstyle or as a look you can wear daily. This type of braid for men works best when your hair is long and thick, giving it more volume. When you put this bun in, it will lay right on the top of your head, giving you height as well.
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French Braids for Thick Hair
This type of braid looks great on thick hair due to its thickness. When creating this style, it is important to use hair extensions or have a lot of hair on your head in order for the braid to lay flat. This braid works best when you use hair extensions to add length and volume to your hair, and then create a French braid with the two pieces. The final step is to put it into a bun at the base of your neck.
These are just a few of the most popular braids, but they can all be customized to fit your hair and overall look. Keep in mind that most braid styles take up a lot of time and effort when it comes to creating them. Although braids are a timeless hairstyle, there are many different opinions on whether or not the time spent is worth the final outcome. It is up to you to decide whether you like this hairstyle or not, depending on what type of style you are looking for.