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Today on Prada & Pearls I’m sharing 50+ bombshell braided hairstyles you need to try! I absolutely love braided hair. In the past couple years, boho and mermaid braids have been insanely popular on instagram. The loose beachy style is clearly here to stay!
These types of braids can be a lot of fun to play around with. Whether you’re good at doing hair or just starting out, I wanted to give you guys some inspiration for the summer season!
Below, I rounded up a bunch of braided hairstyles you can try out. I tried to include styles for all lengths of hair. With that said, some of these looks are done with hair extensions. Therefore, here are some of my favourite extensions on the market:
You don’t need extensions to recreate these looks. However, if you have thinner hair, you might want to consider extensions to give yourself a fuller look. That’s typically what a lot of professional stylists will do!
As always pin any of these images to give you inspiration in the future!
The Best Bombshell Braided Hairstyles You Need To Try!
1) Cute Braided Accessories by Chris Weber
Image and Hair Styling by @chrisweberhair
2) Double Bun Braids by Madison Amenta
Image and hair styling by @hairbymadisonamenta
3) Loose Topsytail by Meraki Salon
Image and hair styling by @shelbyweatherholtzhair
4) The Wrapped Fishtail by Christi P
Image and hairstyling via @knoxvillebridalhair
5) Cute Pigtail Pony by Joanne
Image and hair styling via @jomakinmeblonde
6) Clipped Side Braid by Ashley Petty
Image and hairstyle by @ashpettyhair
7) Loose Back Braid by Poppy
Image and hair styling via @poppy_hairstyles
8) Fun Crown Braid By BFB Hair
Image and hair styling via @bfbhair
9) Boho Half Do by Jennesa
Image and hair styling via @jennesahair_
10) Easy 3D Pigtails by Meraki Salon
Image and hair styling by @shelbyweatherholtzhair
11) Loose Mermaid Braids by Chris Weber
Image and Hair Styling via @chrisweberhair
12) Wrapped Pony Braid by BFB Hair
Image and hairstyling via @bfbhair
13) Braided Hair Ties By Chris Weber
Image and hair styling by Chris Weber
14) Half up pigtails bun by Sandra
Image and hairstyling by @sandrabierens_bridal
15) Classic Stacked braid by Amanda Diedrich
Image and hair styling by @blohaute
16) Beachy Summer Braids by Jessica Keife
Image and braid styling by @jaykaybraids
17) The Messy Fishtail by Jennesa
Image and hair styling via @jennesahair_
18) Boho Braided Pony by Sara Vanderstelt
Image and hair styling via @svglamour
19) Loose Mermaid Hair By Chris Weber
Image and hair styling by @chrisweberhair
20) Sunday Casual Pigtails By Kaitlyn Brown
Image and hair styling by @hairbykaitlynbrown
21) Crimped Wavy Braids by Shayla Jay
Image and Hair Styling by @sass.and.braids
22) Braided Up Do By Ash & Co.
Image and hair styling via @ashandcobridalhair
23) The Twisted Pony by Ashley Petty
Image and hairstyle via @ashpettyhair
24) Half Up Fishtail by Rebecca Murphy
Image and hairstyling by @Rebecca.murphy.beauty
25) 5 Braid Half do by Alexandra Wilson
Image and hairstyling via @Alexandralee1016
26) The Chic Bushel Braid by Meraki Salon
Image and hair styling by @shelbyweatherholtzhair
27) Summer Clipped Braid by Joanne
Image and hair styling by @jomakinmeblonde
28) Long 3D Braid by Poppy
Image and hair styling by @poppy_hairstyles
29) The Loose Scarf Pony by Emma Chen
Image and hair style via @emmachenartistry
30) Peachy Braid Vibes by Sadie Liljenquist
Image and hair styling by @sadiekayhair
31) Accessorized Side Braid by Kaitlyn Brown
Image and hair styling by @hairbykaitlynbrown
32) The Messy Pony by Chancynicole
Image and hair styling by @adornebabechancy
33) 3D Pull Through Braid by Saretta Bowerman
Image and hair styling by @hairbysaretta
34) Curled Boho Braid by Inner Goddess Hair
Image and hair styling by @shannoninnergoddess
35) Clipped Full Braids by Justine
Image and hair styling by @polishedstylejustine
36) Curls & Braids by Inner Goddess Hair
Image and hair styling by @shannoninnergoddess
37) Best Friend Ponies by Chancynicole
Image and Hair styling by @adornebabechancy
38) Infinity Bubble Braids by Irina
Image and hair styling by @i_pasechnik
39) Romantic Braids by Jacque Morrison
Image and hair styling by @hairbyjaxx
40) Long Bubble Braid by Chrissy
Image and hair styling by @hairby_chrissy
41) Easy Braided Bun By Jessica Keife
Image and hair styling by @jaykaybraids
42) Seeing Triple by Jacque Morrison
Image and hair styling by @hairbyjaxx
43) Single Boho Braid by Sadie Liljenquist
Image and hair styling by @sadiekayhair
44) Cute Bow Braid by Sandra
Image and hair styling by @sandrabierens_bridal
45) Infinity Braid Bun by Saretta Bowerman
Image and hair styling by @hairbysaretta
46) Clipped Hair Braid by Sandra
Image and hair styling by @sandrabierens_bridal
47) Braided messy bun by Amanda Diedrich
Image and hairstyling by @blohaute
48) Easy Casual Braid by Hair By Kinsey
Image and hair styling by @_hairbykinsey
49) Braided bandana by Taylor
Image and hair styling by @taylor_lamb_hair
50) Short Side Braid by Kim Cox
Image and hair styling by @kimberlynicolehair
51) Loop Half Braid by Madison Amenta
Image and hair styling by @hairbymadisonamenta
52) The Tucked Loose Braid by Emma Chen
Image and hair styling by @emmachenartistry
I hope you enjoyed these gorgeous braided hairstyles! All of these are fun styles you can worn all year round! Even if you’re a beginner at styling hair, give some of these a try! Practice makes perfect!
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