Five Classic Ways To Style Braids and Look Cool

Braids seem to be very convenient nowadays especially if you have natural African hair; it really suits braiding! It's one thing to braid your hair but a different thing on how to style the braids. You can play around unlimited hair styles on braided hair for as long as your braids are well fixed. you can adjust braided hair to suit any event by just changing the style which is what every lady would like- convenience.
Just to give you a taste of what I mean, check out the styles below. They could make you fall in love with braided hair like I already did.

#1 Cute up-do with a side fringe

You know those hairstyles you do and you feel young again? Well, this is one of them. Most faces will look great with the braids styled this way including a round or a square face. Casual events, parties, cultural and most social events will suit this updo.


#2 Folding a fringe on box braids

This will be awesome especially if you have a long forehead. I find this style too artistic to let go without trying out. Furthermore, it suites most casual occasions and all events where you want to look stylish.

#3 Going fairy and elegant

It's easier to style braids this way if their size is small. This is one style that suits all places that require elegance and a bit of a 'princess feeling'. This can be used by many as a wedding hairstyle or you can pull this move when going to a prom. Plus you don't have to be twenty years old to look young in this one.

#4 Do a front bun

This would be daring and unique and unless done carefully, the outcomes may vary. You don't need an artistic eye to know that this is creative. The best thing about a front bun is that you can do it yourself in the comfort of your house.

#5 Keep it simple- hold it up!

Sometimes simplicity equals elegance. If I was not sure about any of the above ways to style my braids, I would go with this one. Even the worst stylist should be able to do well with this hair do.

Best Haircuts 2013- Ladies

Trends in haircuts keep changing and a lot of times old cuts are brought back to life. This round there is more development in hairstyles than ever before as people are becoming more daring with changing times. There are however some hairdos that you just can't avoid falling in love with: simple, elegant and up to date; Take a look:
Short, bumpy and highlighted

This cut is sexy but simple enough. The highlights add to the bulk of the hair and the edges are shaped just right. A hair stylist should be able to style you this one according to the shape of your face.
Do you love your long hair?

Even on long hair, highlights do wonders. A little curl adds some bulk while clean up and proper oiling gives your hair a glow.
You might think of plaiting

Braids can do wonders even when you don't have long hair. You can get away with your short hair by braiding it this way. Plaited hair is also easier to maintain if you are a busy lady.
There is power in color

When it comes to color, you are only advised to choose colors that compliment your skin. Warm toned people should go for warm colors such as brown red or maroon e.t.c while cool toned look better in cool shades such as blue,dark brown or purple. You don't have to have too bright hair, if you are conservative then the right shades of brown will do you great.
You can play fierce like Rihanna

I love this haircut for its uniqueness and creativity. It's not like your regular Mohawk and it is bulky enough. If you love short hair, this would do well for you.

Or if you love to be edgy

This edgy look can be achieved by making asymmetrical cuts on your hair. The shape of the haircut will depend on your face shape. If you choose to add color, you will be enhancing the look and emphasizing the style. Other than this, there are other ways of having edgy hair as well.