Braids are a great way to liven up a hairstyle and create a fresh and modern take on the traditional style.

Braids are being used in everything from formal hairstyles to hair that can be worn to run errands on the weekend and therefore more and more stylists are coming up with the styles that you crave, to keep you looking fresh.

Coming into the summer season, there are a variety of styles that can be worn; here are some of the top styles of braided hairstyles for 2020:

1) Hair Updo Braided

Braided fringe through the front of the hair, braided from one side to the other is a great way to use a formal hairstyle weaving technique, or can even be integrated into the style with an Updo.

Through the style that can be seen, the braid that is created is often created as a larger size braid and woven into the style using methods that are seen in French braiding.

Although learning the technique can be difficult, using the French braiding technique allows you to pull the hair from one side to the other, while weaving the style into the hair – which can create the popular braided appearance.

Other ways that you can use braids within the hair is to create an Updo that has been entirely made of braids.

Through the braids, which can be created of all different sizes, there are many ways that you can pull the hair back.

Using small hair accessories or decorated pins within the hairstyle can be a great way to create the styles that you want.

2) Creating A Braided Headband In Medium Hair

As one of the most popular looks through not only this summer season, but through last years – the braided hairstyles that are created to pull the hair back from the face, using French braiding techniques to create the appearance of a head band in the hair can be an effective way to create a sense of style that can be versatile and easily created through an Updo or a style that can be worn down in the hair.

With the many styles that are available to choose from when it comes to this hairstyle you can create an Updo with the hair, pulling the hair back from the face after it has been taken back in this braid or you can create a style that can be worn down on the shoulders, choosing to wear the hair straight or choosing to wear the hair wavy through the back of the neck. Through these various styles that can be created, finding a style to suit you can be simple since there are many varations that are available to use as inspiration while you are creating these popular braided hairstyles.

Using French braiding techniques that include creating normal braids, but also pulling sections of the hair from each side as the braid is created, you can ensure that you are able to get a look that suits you through the course of the style.

3) Formal Hairstyles For Braided Hair

Formal hairstyles can be easily created through the use of these braids, just as you would with straight hairstyles.

Through the hairstyles, you are able to pull the hair back from the face and create styles similar to those that are created with the use of straight hair.

Once the hair has been pulled back from the face, you are able to easily pull the hair up from the back, creating a popular Updo, but you are also able to create variations like goddess braids, through larger braids and even making use of weave hairstyles that can be created from braids upon braids that are styled within the hair.

Braided hairstyles are becoming more and more popular as celebrities are creating hairstyles that are inspired by braids and hairstylists are creating unique options for these hairstyles that can be worn as part of your every day styles or even worn for an evening out.

Since there is a high level of versatility when it comes to these braided hairstyles, there are many ways that you can wear the hair.

4) Braid Hairstyle Instructions For Thin Hair

When it comes to creating some of the most popular braided hairstyles that are seen – they are mostly created from popular inspirations for French braided hairstyles.

These hairstyles can be difficult to create without instructions and although you can find hundreds of pictures online, here are some instructions that can be used to create one of the most popular braided hairstyles, the braided headband through the front of the hair.

First, you should part the hair to one side. Many people are unsure about how far you should part the hair to one side but you should ensure that it has been parted just past the eye brow, so quite far to one side. This will allow you to begin the braided hairstyle to one side to create the popular appearance of the headband.

Once you have parted the hair to one side, you should begin by taking a portion of the hair from the middle of the hair that has been combed over, and leave hair through the sides of the style as you are going to need to pull hair from each side to combine in the braid to complete this hairstyle.

Pulling hair from each side each time the braid is crossed will create the popular braided appearance that can be created through the Fringe.

Easily combined with hairstyles that are worn down or hairstyles that are worn in Updo styles, the popular braids are easy to create and create a bold appearance.

5) English Braiding Techniques For Straight Hair

You may have noticed a new braiding technique that is being seen through supermodels and fashionistas that are up to date with the latest trends.

Different from French braiding techniques, this fish tail appearing braid has been making its way up the fashion line with its intricate and elegant appearance through the style.

Learning this braiding technique can ensure that you are up to date with the latest styles, and there are many video and article tutorials that you can view to learn to create the popular braid. Whether you learn best through photos and explanations or learn best through videos, there are a wide range of options that are available to choose from.

Once you have learned the technique that can be used to create the hairstyle, it can be simple to create hairstyles that will have everyone asking what technique you had used to braid the hair.

Making use of the braid and creating a hairstyle that is pulled to one side can give you a perfect go-to style for semi formal evening events or even hairstyle options for sleek daytime affairs.

Learning new techniques like this can be a great way to ensure you can mix up the hairstyles and create new options that can be seen from day to day. Everyone gets tired of completing the same hairstyle over and over so why not learn these new techniques, mix it up and allow yourself to create a hairstyle that rivals the stars?