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#10: Two into One

This is a whimsical take on the double French braid, and every bit of it is pretty wonderful. Two side braids converge at the nape, and the braid continues as a single plaited tail. So pretty!

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#11: Round and Round the Crown

This is a next-level crown. This braid encircles this lovely girl’s head perfectly. It likely involves lots of pinning, but look at the result! It’s precious, right down to the wispy tendrils falling down.

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#12: Intricate but Secretly Easy

There are actually several ways to do something like this. On its own, you could simply create two side braids or a braided crown and pin it properly. For the twists, pull some strands free from beneath the braids, start twisting them tightly but evenly, beginning where the braid starts, and pin them up in this design or another of your choosing. This is also something you could try with weave, even if you used small sections for the twists.

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#13: Meeting in the Middle

There are so many French braid hairstyles to try, but they’re also easy to create. Anytime you’re messing around, playing with your hair out of boredom, try coming up with a braiding technique. Some of the simplest French braid styles are the prettiest. Joining two side braids and continuing to plait them is easy but always on-point. This style is the exact definition of effortless elegance.

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#14: A Triple Threat

Here’s a gorgeous style that may take a minute to master, but you’ll get a lot of use out of it. Three braids pack three times the punch, but they’re so small, delicate, and beautifully pinned that they look straight out of Rivendale. Protip: French braid bangs using this idea, and they won’t get on your nerves quite as much.

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#15: Vintage-Inspired Braids

This style has a very retro edge to it. Something about it is reminiscent of the victory rolls of the 1930s and ’40s, which is no bad thing. Start your side braids high up on your crown, as close to your roots as possible, and to get a bit more structure, give them a little twist when you join them with your ponytail.