Go Beyond The 3-Strand With These 5 Braiding Quickies

No question—braids have never been hotter, and things are evolving WAY past the basic three-strand. Want to learn how to take your braids up a notch? We’ve got you covered with five braiding quickies—the Cobra Braid, the Chainlink Braid, the Figure 8 Braid, the Twist Braid and the Braided Faux Hawk!

These are all from the braiding master and amika Global Artistic Director Naeemah LaFond. Need more of her mad braiding skills in your life? We feel you. Check Naeemah out onstage at The BTC Show in San Antonio, Texas! Click below to snag your tickets!

1. The Cobra Braid

 

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2. The Chainlink Braid

 

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3. The Figure 8 Braid

 

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4. The Twist Braid

 

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5. The Braided Faux Hawk

 

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