What is a mini crown braid?

A mini crown braid is the smaller version of a traditional one. It is positioned in the front of your hair rather than on the back of your head. The length is usually shorter than a regular crown braid.

Is there any difference between crown braid and milkmaid braid?

The crown braid and the milkmaid braid are very similar in looks. The only difference is the positioning for each type of braid. A crown braid rests above one’s forehead while a milkmaid braid is positioned in the center of one’s head.

How long does crown braid usually last?

Because of their thickness, these braids usually last 6 weeks. Follow the steps properly to tighten and secure the crown braids before puffing them out for refinement.

Have the bobby pins secure enough layers in your hair to reinforce them so that they last longer.

Can you do a crown braid on short hair?

Yes, you can do a crown braid on short hair. Ashely Brooke shows how you can do a braided crown with short hair on her YouTube video.

Can you style a crown braid on thin hair?

If you have thin hair, you can still do a crown braid in at most 5 minutes. The braid may not be as full as a regular crown braid because of the thin hair.

Start at your crown and evenly distribute your hair to begin parting it. Fluff out your hair so that the braid looks more authentic. Do a plait starting from one side of your hair. Drape it overhead so that the end of the braid hits the other side of your head. Secure it with a bobby pin to complete the look.

Can you style crown braids with box braids?

Style a crown braid with box braids if this is the style you want. Follow the same steps for a traditional crown braid, except you would do box braids in the place of the usual three-strand French braid.

Kirste Pitre shows viewers her way of creating a crown braid using box braids. She recommends using Annie bobby pins because they are stronger than other competing products on the market.