Dookie braids have come a long way from the playground. What used to be the go-to style in school, always accessorized with the latest and greatest bows and barrettes, is now undergoing a makeover. Take the braid game to the next level with intricate designs, splashes of color, and glittering gold beads.

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Present-Day Dookie Braids Hairstyles

The best part about these dynamic ‘dos is that most of them transition effortlessly from cubicle or campus to cocktails, making it easy to move from day to evening while still looking like a goddess! See the pictures below to prove this fact:

#1: Beautiful Braids and Baby Hairs

The hairstyle in this photo is a rather traditional take on dookie braids – these braids are long, lush, and thick from base to tip. A few gold beads add some much-needed bling, and those flawlessly styled baby hairs curling over her forehead top off the look.

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#2: Side Parted Braids

These braids start thick at the top and get thinner towards the tips. The beads added here and there at different levels look as if they are sliding down and are about to fall. A side part is the most convenient way to wear longer braids hanging freely.

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#3: Dookie Braids with Blonde Highlights

The specks of blonde in these braids make them stand out, but even more than that, they draw the eye and keep it looking. Pulling a few braids back and securing them with an elastic or other accessory changes the entire hairdo, plus, it’s a quick, easy style to do on-the-go.

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#4: Softly Pulled Back

Although this is one of the simplest dookie braid hairstyles, it’s also one of the loveliest. Pull back several braids on either side and secure them in the back. Black braids look awesome set off by white outfits.

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#5: Light Brown Braids, Red Lip

The lipstick has nothing to do with the braids themselves, of course, except the color combination is ideal for fab Instagram pictures. Beyond that, the golden brown color of the plaits with the exposed natural roots is absolutely stunning because the style doesn’t try to look natural.