Braid hairstyles seem to be the most flexible. In addition to this, they are simply brilliant. A braid may be a self-sufficient hairstyle, and it may embellish simple wavy hair, as well. The variety of braids, which is, by the way, infinite, provides us with the possibility to adjust it to any occasion. Be it formal event or informal meeting, a braid hairstyle is like from Rihanna’s song – “what you came for”.

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Amazing Braid Hairstyles for Party and Holidays

Cute Braided Space Bun Hairstyles

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Braided Space Knots Hairstyle #spacebuns #spaceknots
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Christmas Party Braid Hairstyles
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With the holidays almost knocking on your door, you should be ready to greet them in all your beauty armor. Adding two voluminous braided buns to the festive look is what you need!

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Dutch Braid Ideas for Christmas

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Voluminous Dutch braids are what you need for a fancy Christmas party if your hair is extra-long. Make it two to look both elegant and fancy.

Beautiful Crowned Hairstyles For Long Hair

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Holiday season is the best time to make yourself look and feel like a princess. A nice braided crown is what you need to add to those gorgeous, waved locks of yours!

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Braided Half-Up Hairstyles For Long Hair

Braided Half Up Hairstyle for Christmas
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Christmas Party Braid Hairstyles
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If you want to take your long hair away from the face but still keep it loose, then a hail-up hairstyle is an ideal choice for you. To make it more festive and ornate, get the top section of your locks braided in an elaborate way.

Braided Low Buns

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A low bun looks elegant and sophisticated, which makes it perfect for a holiday ambiance. However, if you want to add an intricate and fancy touch to it, then braid your hair before tying it in a bun.

Braided Rose Hairstyle #braidedrosehairstyle #updohairstyles
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Fishtail Low Bun #braids #lowbunhair
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However you match two different styles, the outcome is always fantastic. Just look at this transition of a fishtail braided crown into a gorgeous twisted low bun! Terrific!

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Christmas Party Braid Hairstyles
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 Inside Braids Updo #insidebraid #lowbunhairstyles
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Braided Crown Updo Hairstyles #updohairstyles #formalhairstyles
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Christmas Party Braid Hairstyles
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Another proof that braids are extremely trendy is the number of famous people who wear them. For example, Jaime King is truly in love with this hairstyle. Her braids are so modern and winning. Chiara is also a huge fan of braids, and she prefers them to be loose and messy.

Those who like an elegant and neat look of their locks should go for a braided crown updo. Among all braid hairstyles, it is one of the most refined and sophisticated. You can flaunt it like it is, or adorn with sparkling hairpins for a festive feel.

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Braided Ponytail Ideas For This Winter

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Braided Ponytail Ideas for This Winter
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Christmas Party Braid Hairstyles
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Christmas Tree Braid #christmastreebraid #braidedponytail
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How far can you go with getting ready for the festive season? If you are a real devotee of Christmas, then there is no such thing as enough Christmas trees for you. To show off your commitment, choose a Christmas tree braid as your holiday hairstyle. Although it is quite easy to create, it still looks unusual and eye-catching.

A ponytail is always a nice idea if you know the ways to spice things up. Making you braided low pony extra messy is exactly what you may want to try out!

Low Ponytails Hairstyles Ideas

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To spruce up your low ponytail, you can weave some braids into it. The style of the braid depends on your personal preferences and skills. However, even if you go with a classic simple braid, you can rest assured that you will still get a wonderful hairstyle for the Christmas party.

Updo Braid Hairstyle Ideas with Voluminous Buns

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If you are a fan of all possible kind of updos, we have something for you! How about a voluminous braid twisted around your head? Leave a few strands out for the greater effect!

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Fishtail Hairstyle Ideas for Christmas

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Fishtail braid hairstyles are arguably one of the most sophisticated, as they require quite thorough and detailed plaiting and usually feature very thin strands of hair, which form a beautiful pattern. Hence, if you want a hairstyle for Christmas that will attract a lot of attention, then choose one of these fishtail braids.

 

Long hair cuts give us more room to experiment with braids than short haircuts for thick hair. Try to combine a braid with buns, headband, wavy or curly hair. All these options look stylish and elegant.

Single Braid Hairstyle

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Twisted Braid Hairstyle for Christmas
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To look cute and sweet during all your holiday celebrations, you can opt for these pretty hairstyles that combine different kinds of braids and curls. A waterfall braid, a reverse French braid and a loose fishtail braid will become a perfect accompaniment to your Christmas outfit.

 
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Even Kim Kardashian is fond of wearing braided hairstyles. This woman is considered to be always-fashionable. She is fond of wearing braids in a subtle way – small braids that are barely noticeable, with her hair down.

Christmas Party Braid Hairstyles
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If you cannot decide whether you want to flaunt an updo or a down hairstyle for Christmas, we have some good news for you. You can pull off both of them in one look! For your convenience, we gathered the most gorgeous half-up half-down braided hairstyles so that it would not take you much time and effort to look for one.

 
Messy Twisted Fishtail Braid #braids #fishtailbraids
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Double Braids Hairstyle

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With these fantastic braid hairstyles, you have no other way than to look absolutely fabulous! All-out braided hairstyles, half-dos and buns, there is an option for any taste and preferences. Just choose a style that resonates with you most and allow yourself to look your very best this holiday season!

 Double Dutch Braids With Ribbons #hairribons #doublebraids
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Double Dutch braids are one of the most popular braid hairstyles for long hair. Without any additional adornments, they already look intricate and charming. However, if you want to give your hairstyle a festive touch, run a red thin ribbon through each braid. This will also give it more definition and boldness.

Use these ideas to create your perfect Cristmas look!

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FAQ: Braid Hairstyles

What are the different types of braids for black hair?

There are numerous options of braids such as: cornrow braids, faux locs, dreadlocks, yarn braids, box braids, micro braids, crochet braids, rope braids, lemonade braids, twisted top braids, African braids, Ghana braids, Havana twists, Fulani braids, Nubian twists, Senegalese twists. Braids can be diversified even further by incorporating weave, color, hair accessories or different hairstyles.

Which hairstyle can I do with my natural hair?

You can put up your braided hair in a bun, ponytail, form a braided bob cut, let out your twists and form a fringe, fashion cornrows that end in two low buns.
Other hairstyles based on a natural hair include: bantu knots, faux hawk hairstyle using only hairclips, puff updo.

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