Our love for braids starts in childhood with improvised hair salons for dolls and friends, but it doesn’t stop there. It grows with us. So, you don’t have to be stuck with the same braided pattern you’ve mastered as a child. The pull through braid technique will help you to diversify your braided hairstyles with chunky dimensional plaits. We have picked out for you the state of the art examples in 20 pictures. Take a look!

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How to Do a Pull Through Braid

First let’s define what that highly-popular pull-through braid actually is. It may sound strange, but it’s a kind of faux braid made out of ponytails. Intrigued? Then find out how to do a pull through braid right now!

Short step-by-step tutorial, describing how to fake the perfect plait without having any braiding skills:

1. Make two half up ponytails, one under another. Tie with hair elastics.
2. Split the first one and put the second ponytail between the two sections of the first pony, clip it up out of the way.
3. Add some loose hair to the two sections of the first ponytail to make the third ponytail.
4. Unclip the ponytail you’ve previously clipped up, split it in two.
5. Continue your braid, repeating the steps.

The above technique will help you to master a plait looking almost like the regular Dutch braid. The only difference is that the pull-through braid is a lot simpler. Beginners, rejoice!

In case you need video instructions, here they are:

And now let’s see some finished hairstyles!

#1: Rapunzel-Esque Braid

For girls with extra-long hair, it’s always a good idea to channel their inner Rapunzel for a romantic yet casual look. The cute Disney-inspired look is achievable with just a few steps and the help of hairspray or volume powder.

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#2: Tuck-In Braid

With the pull through braid you need to use elastics for each ponytail, and they are usually visible. While it’s okay for your casual braid, you may want to hide them for your formal hairstyle. Wrap each elastic with a strand of hair and pull at the edges of your braid once it’s finished to achieve a lacier look.