30 French Braid Hairstyles to Rock ASAP

Even though there’s a seemingly endless selection of ways to pull up your hair, we turn to braids because their versatility lets us have fun with our tresses and show off our styling chops. The go-to French braid is a solid option to start with if you’re a beginner, but it’s also majorly trending for summer 2017. Take a look at this list for all the hairstyle inspo you need for updated versions of the classic hairstyle.

1. thick and loose Braid

2. short and forward-facing Braid

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☀️genießt den Sonntag ☀️

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3. intentionally undone Braid

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Dimension & braids! Colourist @dvcolour @diana_vivi

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4. FRENCH MEETS FISHTAIL Braid

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5. POLISHED AND PRETTY Braid

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Bow Bun 🎀 #newfav #love #bow #frenchbraid #sohappy

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6. BUN IT UP FROM THE BOTTOM Braid

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7.  3D AND FULL OF TEXTURE Braid

8. VIBRANT AND MULTI-DIMENSIONAL Braid

9. SLEEK AND STREAMLINED BraId

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braided bün 🌸

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10. ALL WRAPPED UP Braid

11. TEENY-TINY AND TIGHT Braid

12. BRAIDS AS ACCESSORIES

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That ONE bobby pin I didn't see until now is haunting me 🙈🤦🏼‍♀️

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13. TIGHT AND GLOSSY Braid

14. HALF-UP AND FULL OF STYLE Braid

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A half up french braid on @elisekresovic ° ° ° ° ° #halfuphalfdownhairstyle #frenchbraids #braiddown #braids #behindthechair #beyondtheponytail #btconeshot_braids17

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15. GLOSSY AND TRADITIONAL Braid

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Second day hair means I'm channeling some Elsa vibes today, the ice powers are yet to arrive... I've kind of fallen in love with these shades by @makeupgeekcosmetics on my eyes, did a purple smoky eye using Aphrodite, sand dollar, confection, faux fur and creme brulee. #elsa #frenchbraid #winter #blue #plaits #veganbeauty #vegangirl #crueltyfreemakeup #crueltyfreebeauty #makeupgeek #instagirl #blonde #pale #selfie #nofilter #iwishihadicepowers #smokyeyes #smoky #instabeauty #cosmetics #beauty #beautylover

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16. BRAIDS ON BRAIDS ON BRAIDS

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Why choose one braid, when you can just combine two?! @lisastylers treated fellow stylist @kaylanewbiee today! #braidstyles #fishtailbraids #frenchbraids #stylersinc

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17. BRAIDED UP TO THE CROWN

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new favourite style 😻🔮🌈🚀🍭🌟🦄 #spacebuns

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18. NEXT-LEVEL KNOT Braid

19. POP OF COLOR Braid

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20. SWEET AND EDGY Braid

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Heute ging es mal wieder ins Yoga 🙆🏼bei dieses Erstentspannung bin ich wirklich fast eingepennt 🙃denke mal, dass das ein gutes Zeichen ist 😆eben ging es noch ,schnell' in den Rewe - die Idee hatten wohl noch einige 😫vor dem Feiertag muss man den Kühlschrank halt nochmal auffüllen, ist klar. bei uns ging es mehr darum, dass wir nicht mehr genug Gemüse für die Meerschweinchen haben. Die fressen einem echt die Haare vom Kopf 🐻 Apropos Haare: Wie findet ihr meine zwei Zöpchen? 💗 #braid #updo #frenchbraid #girly #frisur #outfit #ootd #fashion #fashionlove #makeup #makeupaddict #makeuplover #makeuplook #instamakeup #instablogger #instagood #hairstyle #eyemakeuplook #longhair #beautyblog #beautyproducts #beautyguru #dailylook #dailymakeup #dailyfashion #modeblog #newblogger #bloggerstyle #blogger_de #blogger

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21. TEASED AND BEDAZZLED Braid

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Who dreams of having this done to their hair every morning?! 🙋 • Can't wait for the braid bar that @theparlourgr is hosting for us at our opening party • June 1st •

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22. CROWN FRENCH Braid

23. PINK FADE Braid

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24. CASUAL AND IMPERFECT Braid

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Always up for an easy up-do #frenchbraid #springhairstyle

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25. CORNROWED PONY BRaid

26. double-braided and floral Braid

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Le retour du soleiiiil ☀️Ouiii ❤️ #chowchow #marguerite #braidstyles

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27. compact and reversed Braid

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So. My hair didn't turn out how I thought but it looks pretty cool in braids lol #crazyhair #frenchbraids #nofilter

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28. MICRO-MINI DOWN THE MIDDLE Braid

29. French from the side BRaid

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Braids by @blowoutbardxb 🌻 That "wtf do you think you're doing trying to cut in front of me" look, by yours truly. #donttryit#traffic#jams#braids#fishtails#frenchbraids#blowoutbar#blowoutbardxb#freckles##dubailife#mydubai

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30. FIVE-STRAND FRENCH Braid

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