How to Make Cute Braided Hairdos

You can do multiple small braids for a layered look.

Of the many ways to style hair, one of the most common is the braid. That’s because there are a variety of ways to make cute braided hairdos. This flexibility means you have options with regard to hair length, as some hairdos require a certain length of hair to even be considered. In addition, people with straight, wavy or curly hair can all wear braided hairdos.

Things You'll Need

• Hairbrush
• Combs
• Hair clips
• Hair ties or ponytail holders
• Hairspray

Instructions

Heart Braid

1. Detangle the hair with a wide-tooth comb. Part the hair down the middle from the crown to the base of the neck and clip one side up.

2. Gather a small section of hair, approximately 2 inches in diameter, at the crown of the head, right next to your center part.

3. Begin a French braid by dividing the gathered section of hair into three sections. This braid should start at the crown, working toward the temple and then curving down to the back of the head toward the neck, in the shape of one side of a heart. Each time you fold a section of hair over another section, gather a little of the nearby hair in with the existing section, creating a French braid, close to the head. You will only gather hair from this side of the part. Don't leave any loose hair in front of the braid, but you can leave some loose beneath it in the back.

4. Continue the braid until your reach the part in the middle of the head, at the nape of the neck. Secure the braid with a ponytail holder. Repeat this process on the other side of the head. Join the two braids together at the ends with a ponytail holder.

Waterfall Braid

1. Part your hair in your usual place. On the right side of the part, gather a section of hair and divide it into three sections as you would for a French braid. Braid the strands in a regular braid three times. Add additional hair to the left strand and fold it into the middle strand. Allow the right strand to fall down.

2. Pick up a small section of hair directly next to the strand you dropped. This will serve as your new right strand. Continue to follow these steps toward the back of the head and secure the end of the braid in the place you wish to stop.

3. Finish the braid with a regular braid or a fishtail braid. Secure the ends with a small ponytail holder and a bow.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a bit of hairspray to help secure the braided styles.

References

• Cozy’s Cuts for Kids: Learn to do the Heart Braid
• Beautylish.com: Cascade Braid Tutorial