40 Gorgeous Braided Hairstyles for Short Hair
Many people believe that it is difficult to find a cute style with braids for short hair. Mostly, because without length it can be hard for the sections in braids to stay together and not unravel. But, messy styles are in — even for formal events — so those with cropped cuts should put aside antiquated ideas and embrace pretty plaits.
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If you have shorter hair, you can experiment with braids as details. Short headband braids, braided bangs and braids in half up hairstyles can have different textures and braided patterns. You can alternate thicker and thinner braids, try asymmetrical styles, master new braiding techniques and try new trendy hair colors to take your short hairstyles to the new level. Here are some creative examples of braided styles for shorter hair.
#1: Wild Waves
This hairstyle can work both as formal and casual. The carefully coifed tousled waves for a choppy bob are very chic. If you want to make the style even more gorgeous, add a lacy braid for short hair that drowns in those wild waves.
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#2: Bouffant and a Side Braid
Side braids are a quick way to add spunk to any style because they lend a subtle bit of texture that won’t overwhelm your entire look. They are also an excellent accent to formal looks that require a little edge, but still need to be appropriate for a conservative crowd.
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#3: Side Fishtail Braid
Already got a stylish graduated haircut and a bright hair color? Show the beauty of your hair using inverted fishtail braid as you see in this picture! And don`t forget to hide the elastic band under the tiny strand of your hair — this technique is extremely popular among it-girls nowadays.
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#4: Double Crown Braid
The best part about a crown braid is that it highlights your face and pulls strands back similar to what a headband would do. In recent years, thanks partly to music festival styles, braided crowns have become very popular. Make yours stand out with a double variation in a messy fishtail pattern.
