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#12: Elegant Ash Blonde Headband

Braided hair does not always have to be the shining star of your style. Sometimes you can use a plait as a subtle boost to your overall look. Because the color is so pale, the braid easily blends in with the texture of the loose curls in the hairdo.

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#13: Creative Jeweled Headband

If you’re into cos play, where you dress up as a character from your favorite movie, TV show or game, a Dutch braid is the perfect thing to anchor a bedazzled barrette and make it look more like a full headband. This is a great look for fans of World of Warcraft or something similar.

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#14: Braided Headband for Formal Event

A headband braid will give a dramatic touch to a basic loose low updo. A slight bouffant provides volume throughout the crown and keep the style from going flat, while also balancing out the heaviness at the bottom of the hairstyle.

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#15: Bold Braided Look

You can still achieve a bold braided look without extremely long hair. The key to make it pop is by incorporating a soft color with balayage highlights. Have some fun by playing around with different braiding patterns. This style combines Dutch and fishtail braids.

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#16: Classic Braided Updo

This cute look is all about letting your natural beauty shine through. The spiraled bun is glamorous without being gimmicky. It’s clean, classic and chic; perfect for a bride, wedding guest or any formal event that you have on the horizon.

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#17: Lovely Braided Headband

You can still wear a braid headband with dark hair even if you think the detail won’t pop as much. Just make sure to keep heavy bangs and messiness in the front to a minimum. If your hair isn’t long enough to pull off a full bun, try adding extensions to bulk it up.

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#18: Casual Braided Headband

Sometimes less is more, especially when you are just trying to let your hair down and have some fun. If you are planning a beach trip or a tropical vacation, this loose style is a good fit because it’s casual but the braid makes it look pulled together.