Long hair gives you endless hairstyle options and braids are skyrocketing as the trends. Do you ever see those beautiful braid styles for long hair, but aren’t sure how to do them yourself?

Although there is a number of braid tutorials out there, sometimes they’re a little difficult to follow. Luckily for you, we’ve gathered the trendiest braids for women with long hair and included tutorials for each one. 

From braided half buns, chunky side fishtail braids, to everything in between, there’s a braid style for any skill level you’re at. Check out the beautiful options below! 

Long Hair Braids Tutorials

Fishtail Braided Half Bun

This fishtail braided bun only takes a minute! Gather together a small section of hair at the top of your head, then loosely braid it. Secure it in a ponytail at the crown, twisting the ponytail and winding it around the base to make a half bun.

Milkmaid Braids

If you know how to make a side braid, these thick milkmaid braids will be a cinch for you. Comb your long hair all the way through, then part it in the middle to make two sections. Starting at the hairline of one section, Dutch braid hair through to the end. Repeat on the other side, then criss-cross the braids and secure ends to your head.

Twisted Side Braid

Again, this long luscious braid is a cinch if you know how to do a regular side braid. Comb your hair straight back from the hairline, then start your braid at the temple of one side, regularly bringing in a little more hair as your braid gets longer.

Eventually, you’ll get a thick braid. When you reach your neck, secure it with a ponytail, then twist the rest and secure it again at the end.

Overlapping Fishtail Braid

This long hair braid is intricate. Gather one small section of hair from either side of your head and secure them in a ponytail. Grab two more sections underneath that ponytail and secure them right above the first hair tie. Do this all the way to the end of your hair, then tuck in the end. You can loosen your ‘braid’ if you want to make it look thicker.