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#13: Black French Braid for a Goddess

Goddess Braids not only add a cute accent to your updos, they take the hair out of your face and highlight your natural beauty. Some people hide their face behind their hair. Not you. Not with this style.

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#14: Smiles and Braided Bangs

Some ladies have a hard time braiding. With this braided bang look, it does not have to be neat – messy is completely acceptable! If you don’t know how to braid bangs, you can at least practice with a simple and cute side plait.

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#15: Tucked Blonde Braided Bangs

So you’ve mastered the art of plaiting along your hairline. Well done! The next step is replicating this side bang headband. Having straightened your hair, you can focus on your excellent handiwork!

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#16: Simple French Braid

Channel your inner Jane Austen. Cuddle up with your e-book reader, a hot cup of tea, and get to braiding. If it’s your first time, perhaps put on a comfort movie, or a show you love as it might be a while before you get to the pro level on that side bang.

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#17: Ombre French Braid

The cascade of color brought about by this ombre is gorgeous on its own, and when coupled with braided bangs – the look is fire. Rock this hairstyle and you will surely be the center of attention. Be prepared to be the go to ‘hair girl’ in your group of friends.

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#18: Pinned French Braid

Highlighted with a few blonde streaks, black hair takes on a new life. This picture shows a simple style for shorter hair that looks fancy thanks to the coloring and braided bangs lost somewhere under the streaked curls.

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#19: Quintessential Librarian French Braid

On a lazy day in or out, rocking a cute braid adds a relaxed touch to any hairstyle. A braided headband works great with long hair. The hair won’t fall into your face when you are leaning over a book.