Impressionantes Tranças Francesas

If you only have time to throw a simple french braid into your style, consider this braided headband on hair with a deep side part. You can try this style on any length of hair, but it’s a nice way to add a french braid to short or medium length hair, and a quick way to inject some romance into your everyday style.

This intricate looking updo is actually pretty simple to execute. French braid from one side to the back of your head, extending the braid as far down to your ends as possible. Once secured with a small elastic, coil the braid around itself to create a flower-style bun, and secure with as many pins as necessary. If you’ve got thick hair and want an even bigger bun, pull the braid apart with your fingers before pinning it together.

The classic french braid is actually one of the easiest to execute on your own. Keep hands close to the head to get an even braid that doesn’t bubble out at the neck.

These braided pigtails might feel like they’re meant for very young girls or someone getting ready to attend a hoedown, but they’re experiencing a resurgence in popularity, and are an interesting way to add some contrasting sweetness to an edgy outfit. For more practical concerns, this is a quick set-and-forget hairstyle on days when you have a million things to do, and no time to do them.

These relatively small braids create more interest than simply pulling hair back, but the overall look remains sleek and polished.

A nice twist on the traditional french braid style, a waterfall braid involves dropping a section of hair as you go, creating a cascading effect that’s perfect for half-up styles where the braid functions like a headband or ribbon. Great for adding a touch of romance to your everyday hairstyle, or for big events like weddings or prom.

Unlike braided headbands that run right along the face, this look allows you to play with some soft face framing strands. This style relies less on the perfection of the braid, and is an easier style to attempt for french b

These slim braids on one side of the head create a look similar to an undercut without the commitment of shaving your head. In this particular version, the 2 French braids are combined at the nape of the neck, but you can finish them independently for an equally pretty style.

Perfect for beach days or any day you want your hair out of your face while still looking stylish, this single french braid covers the whole top of your head using a wrap around style that makes it more modern than a single braid down the centre of the head.

Pretty and simple, this style features a french braid that’s secured into a ponytail at the back of the head. You can make this braid fairly tight, or leave it looser and let some tendrils fall around your face.

For unconventional french braid styles, spice up your look with a pop of color! Whether you’ve just gone in for a subtle balayage on your natural color, or a fantastical array of pinks and purples as pictured here, french braids are one of the best ways to show off dimensional color.

For a unique way to braid your entire head, try this spiral french braid that begins at one of your temples and coils inward to finish somewhere around your crown. Because this uninterrupted braid will be more prone to flyaways, try working with damp hair that hasn’t been shampooed for at least a day, and have a texturizing product on hand to give hair some sticking power.

Inverted french braids, also known as dutch braids, are created by wrapping hair underneath the braid rather than overtop, resulting in a braid that seems to pop out from the rest of your hair. Try this style for a fresh twist on classic french pigtails.

This ultra romantic style is a favorite of brides, and can be embellished with actual flowers. Perfect for outdoor, summer wedding ceremonies.

This pompadour style french braid is an impressive styling feat, and made all the more interesting when framed by shaved sides. Alicia’s natural texture helps give this french braid it’s incredible height, but you’ll want to use enough spray to keep it standing all day or night.