10 trendy (and easy) braided and loose hairstyles

Are you tired of wearing your hair in a ponytail or simply loose? Do you have a dinner or special event and feel like trying something new, but your hairstyling skills aren't anything special?

Don't worry, because we have the solution for you: braids are an easy hairstyle that never goes out of style, simple to do, and can be adapted to almost any hair type.

These arethe 10 braided hairstyles with loose hair that we suggest today:

1. Double cornrows or French braids with loose hair

Cornrows or French braids, although they require a bit of skill to do correctly, are a very flattering hairstyle that will allow you to keep your hair off your face and add a touch of style to your hair.

Furthermore, thanks to their versatility, they can be combined into double and even triple braids with loose hair for a half-up style that's ideal for both casual and formal looks.

2. Two Loose Half-Braids

As the name suggests, this hairstyle consists of making two loose braids, one on each side of the head, that is, without pulling them close to the roots.The trick is to leave them half-finished.Yes, you heard right; it's not necessary to finish the braid all the way down.

We can leave the rest of the hair loose underneath to complete our half-up style, giving us a very sweet look. This hairstyle is ideal for wearing during the week, for work, or for a casual event.

3. Braided Crown or Headband

There are many ways to create a braided crown or headband with loose hair. We think it's a perfect look for events like weddings and christenings. Furthermore, if we want to add a special touch, we can add some flowers or other accessories. To create this hairstyle, we'll take two strands from the front of our hair. We'll begin braiding the hair divided into three sections, picking up new strands of hair as we work our way back along the sides of our head, pulling the hair tight so it lies close to the roots. The braided crown or headband can be simple (a single braid), or if we're feeling adventurous, we can also make it double-braided with thinner braids. 4. Half-braided headband

In this case, and unlike the previous hairstyle, we will braid our crown only on one half of our head.

This hairstyle is perfect for a more casual and youthful look,ideal for adding a fun touch to any event. It is also perfect for wearing on days at the office, school, or university.

5. Loose Braided Crown

Unlike the woven braided crown, where the braid is attached to the very root of the hair, in this case we will leave the braid loose without adding any more hair around our head. We can play with the thickness of the braid by adding more or less hair. There's also the option of creating the crown with a single, double, or even triple braid.

6. Braided Headband with Updo

This is a variation of the traditional braided crown, but in this case, right where the two strands meet, we can create a updoto give it a more personal and elegant look.

Don't be afraid to experiment and play with elastics and clips to make the updo as original as possible. Depending on the occasion, you can add accessories that suit the event you're attending.

7. Braided Strands

This is undoubtedly the easiest hairstyle to create on this list, perfect for informal occasions and for young girls.We can give it a special touch by adding some decorative beads inside the strands.

8. Double Side French Braid

Just like in the first hairstyle we suggested, in this case we'll make two French braids, but instead of placing one on each side of the head, we'll braid both on one side of the head.

This way, we'll leave one side of the face more exposed and the other with the hair loose. To finish the look, we recommend lightly curling the hair.

9. Half-up hairstyle with loops

This half-up hairstyle allows for different variations, depending on the type of braid you prefer.

To do this, simply take the two front sections of hair, one on each side, and twist them back. Where they meet, secure them with an elastic band. With the remaining hair after the elastic band, create your chosen braid: fishtail, inverted, French…

And voilà! We'll have a beautiful braided updo with loose hair, perfect for any occasion.

10. Waterfall Braid

This is one of our favorites, as its optical effect is incredibly aesthetic. To create it, simply part your hair to the side or in the middle.

Take a section of hair from the front and divide it into three parts. We'll braid the hair, picking up new small strands as we work our way towards the front of the head, leaving gaps to insert small vertical strands between each knot. We also have the option of taking a strand from the other side and doing the same, joining both waterfall braids at the back of the head. The result is a simple hairstyle, perfect for wearing your hair down and easy to do. Now that you know the best braided hairstyles… what are you waiting for to define your style and show off your hair?