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#11: Lace Braids with Flowers

What about a crown that isn’t just made with braids, it’s made with flowers too? Sounds too good to be true? You can look like a majestic summer nymph by trying this fancy look out for yourself. The easiest way to pull it off is to buy a flower headband you can braid into your hair.

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#12: Two-Toned Hairstyle

This one’s the real deal! If you want to learn how to braid around the crown of your head instead of trying out one of the useful cheats, this technique involves French braiding the hair all the way along the hairline. Simply pin up the leftover end of the braid so it wraps around your head to complete the crown.

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#13: Faux Braided Crown

The building of this hairstyle might leave you looking like Pippi Longstocking, but don’t worry! It’s only for a brief moment. If done right, the four miniature braids you’ll create around your head will fold over to compose a flawless updo for summer nights spent with your pals.

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#14: Headband Braid and Dip Dye

This half up style starts off just like a usual headband braid would, but you’re not going to follow it through. You begin with parting your hair to the side and French braiding along your hairline, but stop when you reach above your ear. From there, you’ll braid it down and then pin it back. Simple as that!

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#15: Boho Braid Headband

This bohemian take on the crown braid is not for the light of heart — or the clumsy of hand, for that matter. The complex instructions behind this style demand someone with the patience to braid in a full circle around your head. If you’re not good at braiding yet, try one of the easier faux crowns.

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