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Home • Braids

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring

The options are endless!
20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020
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Now that temperatures are finally warming up, chances are you’re on a hunt for a hairdo that can withstand humidity. Fortunately, braids check all the boxes and there’s so many unique ways to rock them this spring. 

We’ve spotted bright braided updos that are perfect for prom, mid length lobs and bobs, and even braided bangs (yup, this trend is happening). The possibilities are literally endless and they’ll carry you all the way through summer with little to zero maintenance, too. 

This season, spend more time having fun in the sun and less in the bathroom wrestling with unruly strands. Get inspired by these insanely unique, Instagram-approved hairstyles below.  

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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Relive the ’90s this season with shoulder length cornrows and dont forget to lay that baby hair!

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

This pastel bun and edgy undercut is a bold look for spring.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

For the curly curl who wants manageable curls this spring, style your strands up into this briaded pouf.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Make your plaits pop by securing the ends with gold hair clips, and leave the ends unraveled for an ultra-feminine touch.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Decorative hair accessories like beads and hair rings take classic cornrows to the next level.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Flyaways are instantly concealed with these horizontal braids. 

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Prom updo anyone? These braids are lit!

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Go blonde this season. Rumor is you’ll have more fun.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Can’t decide between a edgy hair cut or a protective style? No problem. You can do both at the same time and look super chic.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Bangs are better when they’re braided. 

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Bobs are our go to. So of course we’d find a way to rock the signature cut as a protective style and totally kill it.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Incorporate color into you hair-drobe for spring. We love these pretty and pink braids. 

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Beads of all shapes and sizes are trending right now and they’re a must for slaying your braided hairstyle this season.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

This Beyoncé-inspired hairdo is bound to take over prom season.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Fro goals.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

We’re even seeing braided lobs and they’re lit! We love the purple highlights.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

And of course, ombre locks are still trending and they’re perfect for festival season.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Slaying in mid-length braids. 

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Stand out with two toned braids. They’ll be pretty hard to miss.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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Braids Inspiration For Spring

Transform into Rapunzel with these long layered braids.

20 Cutting-Edge Ways To Rock Braids This Spring
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