Cool Braided Hairstyles

1. Messy Crown Braid

The Wonder Forest has a lot of great tutorials – especially for shorter hair. And this messy crown look is one of our favs.

2. Waterfall Braid

Over at Once Wed, you’ll learn how to recreate this elegant, waterfall braid for yourself. We love its elegance and how it can be both casual and more formal.

3. Triple Braid

We found this awesome, triple braid hair tutorial over at Hair Pixiie and we’re loving the innovation. Experiment a bit for those with longer locks!

4. Dutch Side Mermaid Braid

Personally, I’m in complete love with this Dutch side mermaid braid from Hair Romance. Medium and long hairstyles can partake in this beauty too!

5. Romantic Side Braid

Once Wed has so many great tutorials and inspiration when it comes to hair. And this is one of our favorites with it’s imperfect touches and romance.

6. Braided Ponytail

This too can be done no matter what kind of hair you have – as long as you have enough for a ponytail! Hair Romance has the easy instructions.

7. Rope Twist Braid

Hair Romance does it again with providing wonderful tips and inspiration for us. This rope twist braid is gorgeous and it’s so easily recreated!

8. Zipper Braid

Check out this Youtube video to try your hand at recreating this zipper braid look for your or your little gals at home! We love the innovation.

9. Half-Up Braid Bun

Join the Mood featured this creative half-up braid bun and it too is drenched in inspiration and innovation! It’s flirty and fun for all year round.

10. Double Braid

Over at Sincerely, Kinsey you’ll find this gorgeous double braid look and exactly how to recreate it for yourself. Then, just style it to your liking!

11. Simple Side Braid

If you visit Beauty Tutorials you’ll find this easy, simple side braid that everyone can utilize whether your hair is short or long. And we love the bit of oomph it gives to your everyday look.

12. Half-Crown Braid

For another look that can be fun, formal or casually easy, hop on over to Hair Romance and peek at this tutorial for a half-crown braid!

13. Double Dutch Braid

Check out this YouTube video to learn how to create this double dutch braided look. And it will be perfect for those with long or short hairstyles!

14. Halo Braid

Express-O shows us step-by-step how to make a halo braid right at home with the help from a friend! This too can be dressed up or down for any occasion.

15. Messy Rope Braids

If you like a more casual and less pristine look then you’ll want to head on over to Love Maegan and snatch up the details for this bohemian-inspired, rope accent.

16. Boho Rose Braid

It’s easy to fall in love with this boho rose braid upon first sight. We did. Grab the original details over at Hair and Makeup by Steph and swoon away.

17. Four-Strand Braid

Here’s a nice twist on the classic three-prong braid we all know and love. Visit A Cup of Jo for the instructions and inspiration.

18. Princess Braid

Twist Me Pretty gives us a tutorial that will have us all feeling like a princess by the end of the day. And there’s a video to help with the creating!

19. Little Fishtail Braids

Check out these little fishtail braids over at Join the Mood. You’ll love the innovation, of course, but you’ll also love the youth and vibrancy behind the style too.

20. Braided Bun

Join the Mood featured this braided bun and we’re loving it too! We love it’s simplicity and love how versatile the style is as well.

21. Fishtail Braid

Here’s a wonderful tutorial for learning on of the more classic braids; the fishtail! Once Wed is where you’ll have to hop on over to and grab the DIY details.