Hair braiding a huge part of cultures across the globe, with a history that dates back at least 5,000 years. It takes intricate handiwork and a lot of patience, so you’ll need to set aside a hefty chunk of your day – it’s artwork, after all. Course, once you’re braided, you won’t need to style your hair on the daily, so it’s an investment of time really. Plus, when the results look as mighty fine as the pictures right here, it’s more than worth it.
To make your braids last, try sleeping in a silk headscarf (that’ll keep them in place). Fold the scarf into a triangle and wrap around, or – if you’re feeling fancy – try a satin pillowcase instead. They’re a little more gentle on your hair (sorry, they look nice too? Nope, hadn’t noticed).
There’s heaps of inspiration on Instagram – and everywhere you turn, of course – so we rounded up a strong selection of looks. Peep the accounts of our ‘best of’ at the bottom of this post, and get following for serious braid inspiration on the daily.
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