10 Types of Braids You're Definitely Going to Want to Try This Fall

Kardashian boxer braids are out and these styles are in.

21 March, 2018
10 Types of Braids You're Definitely Going to Want to Try This Fall

Kardashian boxer braids are out and these styles are in.

The Crown Braid

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner's crown braid will completely elevate whatever you're wearing. People tend to think of crown braids as a way to look cooler or younger instead of more glam, but Turner proves they can look super-glam too. Get your hair off your neck and add a statement necklace to make a major impact.

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1The Crown Braid

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner's crown braid will completely elevate whatever you're wearing. People tend to think of crown braids as a way to look cooler or younger instead of more glam, but Turner proves they can look super-glam too. Get your hair off your neck and add a statement necklace to make a major impact.

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The Disappearing Braid

Karlie Kloss's braid disappears, which is just so pretty. Tucking the tail in can take a little skill to pull off, but don't let it scare you away! Just make sure to fatten up the strands first with spray gel like Kérastase Materialiste ($21; amazon.com) to really give your look some grip.

2The Disappearing Braid

Karlie Kloss's braid disappears, which is just so pretty. Tucking the tail in can take a little skill to pull off, but don't let it scare you away! Just make sure to fatten up the strands first with spray gel like Kérastase Materialiste ($21; amazon.com) to really give your look some grip.

The Braided Fishtail Updo

If you want more of a fuzzy texture, try Jennifer Morrison's fishtail updo. It's all about pulling the pleats apart and roughing them up to create controlled chaos. Dry texturing spray like Serge Normant Dream Big ($15; nordstrom.com) will help, since you don't need a lot of shine here — it's more about mattifying.

3The Braided Fishtail Updo

If you want more of a fuzzy texture, try Jennifer Morrison's fishtail updo. It's all about pulling the pleats apart and roughing them up to create controlled chaos. Dry texturing spray like Serge Normant Dream Big ($15; nordstrom.com) will help, since you don't need a lot of shine here — it's more about mattifying.

Braid Accessories

Playful hair accessories are easy to work into braids. That's a big trend for fall — wearing more visual things in your hair. This braid works because of Brooke Burke-Charvet's shaggy cut (the "it cut" this season, according to Fugate) — a messy, drape-y vibe with strong geometric metals is just so good.

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4Braid Accessories

Playful hair accessories are easy to work into braids. That's a big trend for fall — wearing more visual things in your hair. This braid works because of Brooke Burke-Charvet's shaggy cut (the "it cut" this season, according to Fugate) — a messy, drape-y vibe with strong geometric metals is just so good.

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Micro Braids

Jaime Alexander's micro braids change the direction of the style. The pompadour makes the eye go up, whereas the braid makes it go down. "This is a great one to try if you have short hair, or want it off your face," Fugate says. "I lined up five bobby pins to make them seem like a barrier — when your hair is that short, little pieces can stick out, so expose the pins intentionally."

5Micro Braids

Jaime Alexander's micro braids change the direction of the style. The pompadour makes the eye go up, whereas the braid makes it go down. "This is a great one to try if you have short hair, or want it off your face," Fugate says. "I lined up five bobby pins to make them seem like a barrier — when your hair is that short, little pieces can stick out, so expose the pins intentionally."

The Cornrow Braid

You'll probably see a lot of The Jungle Book star Ashley James's style this fall. It's basically a big cornrow, but only on half of the head. "Try to keep the tension tight at the head," says Fugate. "This will give you an instant face lift, so you have room to play with your makeup more — either with a dramatic eye, or an intense contour."

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6The Cornrow Braid

You'll probably see a lot of The Jungle Book star Ashley James's style this fall. It's basically a big cornrow, but only on half of the head. "Try to keep the tension tight at the head," says Fugate. "This will give you an instant face lift, so you have room to play with your makeup more — either with a dramatic eye, or an intense contour."

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The Mohawk Braid

Mohawk braids are super fun for fall. Architecturally, they appear weird to the eye, so you'll stand out more in a crowd. But be warned: It takes a lot of hairspray to recreate Lucy Hale's look. "Keep everything really taut — the goal is just not to have any lumps or bubbles in the hair," says Fugate.

7The Mohawk Braid

Mohawk braids are super fun for fall. Architecturally, they appear weird to the eye, so you'll stand out more in a crowd. But be warned: It takes a lot of hairspray to recreate Lucy Hale's look. "Keep everything really taut — the goal is just not to have any lumps or bubbles in the hair," says Fugate.

The Waterfall Braid

The waterfall braid is one of the most romantic braids you can do. The long pieces falling out of it create more dimension to the hairstyle as a whole, as opposed to a crown braid, which can look tight and stuck to your head. Even better: This whimsical look works for long and short hair.

8The Waterfall Braid

The waterfall braid is one of the most romantic braids you can do. The long pieces falling out of it create more dimension to the hairstyle as a whole, as opposed to a crown braid, which can look tight and stuck to your head. Even better: This whimsical look works for long and short hair.

The Chain Braid

When you want a power braid, go for the 4-strand or chain braid. It'll look totally badass, because not many people try it (it's easier than it seems, though!). Simply rope the four strands around each other for a totally fresh take on a French braid.

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9The Chain Braid

When you want a power braid, go for the 4-strand or chain braid. It'll look totally badass, because not many people try it (it's easier than it seems, though!). Simply rope the four strands around each other for a totally fresh take on a French braid.

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