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11 Best Braiding Video Tutorials

This schoolgirl favorite is all grown up. See the 12 new braided hairstyles we can't get enough of and learn exactly how to do them

by Sharon J. Yi, Marissa DeSantis

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When we think back on braid hairstyles of the past, the French braid pigtails reigned supreme on the playground. But the trending braids we've been spying all over the runway are proof that braids are still the coolest hairstyle around, only now with a grown-up twist.

As carefree and whimsical as braids look, executing them can be difficult. So to figure out exactly how to make these princess-worthy braids a reality, we watched hundreds of YouTube braiding tutorials to find the videos that make every braid style completely doable.

From mermaid-y waterfall braids to messy fishtails and braided updos fit for an Olsen twin, here are the braiding tutorials you need to master the most gorgeous braid hairstyles.

Image via Imaxtree

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Wow, that's an awesome braid!!

by morgan_ledford Monday, February 25, 2013 at 01:48PM Report as inappropriate

Braids are pretty and sexy

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:28PM Report as inappropriate

Amazing looking braids, so pretty

by aishak55 Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 03:04PM Report as inappropriate

awesome...love it.

by gleiny Friday, August 31, 2012 at 12:38AM Report as inappropriate

great braids video!

by christine7499 Friday, August 17, 2012 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate

This is soooooo great! I tried french braiding my hair before & complete failure...my hair is super thick, greasy, and straight but I will definitely give these tutorials a try!

by lupitamz Friday, August 17, 2012 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

This sure helped me!!!!!

by MissAmy00 Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 12:55PM Report as inappropriate

The "half dutch braid" is called a "lace braid". Also, for a DUTCH braid, you ARE bringing the pieces UNDER the center strand not over. You bring them OVER for a french braid. It was fun to see all these braids in one article. I've always loved braiding since I was a kid & have always believed they're for every age, despite some people's opinions. I have been loving all the new videos sharing tips. I especially love CuteGirlsHairstyles and was so glad they got to be in this article. :)

by dolphinparadise Friday, June 8, 2012 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate

Beauty Riot has the same article! :/

by HairDresser2272 Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

I love braiding my hair and I am always looking for some new way to do it! I actually favorited almost all of these videos on my youtube account! Thank you.

by rawrxjasmine Friday, May 18, 2012 at 09:23PM Report as inappropriate