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French braid
In the French braid new strands are added continuously.
💡 Did you know? This makes it lie flat against the head and hold without a band at the roots.
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Fishtail braid
In the fishtail braid only two sections are crossed with thin strands.
💡 Did you know? The fine pattern recalls a fish's bones: hence the name.
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Cornrows
Cornrows are rows braided tightly along the scalp.
💡 Did you know? The name comes from their likeness to furrows in a field.
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Plait
The simple plait is made by crossing three strands.
💡 Did you know? It is the basic form from which all other braids develop.
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Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks form when hair permanently mats into ropes.
💡 Did you know? Similar styles are documented from ancient Egypt and India.
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Bantu knots
For Bantu knots strands are twisted and coiled into small knots.
💡 Did you know? Undone the next day, they leave behind defined curls.
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Pigtails
Pigtails are two braids worn at the sides.
💡 Did you know? Pippi Longstocking wears hers with wire inside: which is why they stick out.
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