Braids have never gone out of style and each one of us has plaited our hair every once in a while but wearing a conventional braid keeps all the attention at the back. Here is when side braids come into play to liven up those lifeless long tresses. These are quite versatile and with a bit of change, you can have a new look every day.

Step by Step Tutorials for Side Braids

We have coined the following chic side braids hairstyles for women along with tutorials to help you achieve them with ease.

Voluminous Dutch Braid

This jumbo side braid tutorial is simple and easy to achieve.  

Step 1: Crimp the hair to achieve a voluminous fun texture.

Step 2: Sweep the hair on one side and start entwining it just behind the hairline.

Step 3: Continue to the ends while incorporating all the strands.

Step 4: Pull the strands loose, creating a fluffy side Dutch braid, and secure with a hair tie.

Side Braid with Donut Bun

Here is an elegant hair look suitable for formal occasions.

Step 1: Brush out the hair with a deep side part and separate the side locks from the remaining hair.

Step 2: Braid down the separated chunk and pull the strands loose while securing the braid with a hair tie.

Step 3: Use a donut to style the remaining hair in a low bun.

Step 4: Use bobby pins to secure the bun in place and wrap the braid around it. Top it off with white roses.

Four-Strand Braid

Love a four-strand braid but find it difficult to achieve? Don’t worry, we have got an easier way for you. 

Step 1: Secure the hair in a low-side ponytail with a middle part.

Step 2: Divide it into three equal sections.

Step 3: Entwine two sections into braids while the third middle one is pulled alternatively through both of them.

Step 4: Loosen up the hair resulting in a four-strand braid hairstyle.

Messy Fishtail Braid