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#5: Thick Wheel-Pattern Braids

Round and round she goes, where she’ll stop, nobody knows! These big lemonade braids are shaped in an intricate wheel-pattern, extending outward from a center hub and framing the scalp in a cyclical crown. Laid edges and two peek-a-boo braids frame the face.

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#6: Blue Sunset Skinny Braids

Tiny cobalt braids grow slightly thicker as they extend outward and create an eye-catching effect that reminds us of an evening sunset. The splash of bright blue extensions and the flat, curled laid edges provide a great contrast to the jet-black braids.

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#7: Full Scalp Patterned Side Braids

It seems like no part of the scalp has been left behind by the multitude of braids twisting and turning in every direction. Pewter-tone metal hair clips adorn just a few of the many braids, and two surprise over-the-ear tresses balance out the hairstyle on both sides.

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#8: Topknot Ponytail Braids

An interesting twist on the standard form side-swept style is a lemonade braids ponytail, done here in a deep metallic purple. Tiny, thin braids are interspersed between thick, curvy braids that feed into a whimsical topknot with long shiny braids sprouting from the center of the bun.

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#9: Braids with Beads and Wraps

The super-long extensions on these wine-colored Beyonce lemonade braids are enhanced by white hair string on just several of the braids. All except for two of the skinny braids are swept to one side, leaving two plaited braids that have been adorned with wooden beads and a single shell to cascade forward over the other ear.

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#10: Forward Braids with Hair Wrap

Everything about this goddess-braid inspired lemonade style is THICK, including the individual braid width and the curly laid edges. It’s a look we think works best on younger girls or teenagers because it’s easy to maintain and quick to put in and take out.