Just when you think you've finally got the hang of braiding (fishtail braid: mastered), some hair-for-days Instagrammer with more followers than Taylor Swift reinvents the wheel and comes up with a drop-dead-gorgeous type of braid that you must learn how to replicate immediately.
To help you take your braids to the next level, we've rounded up some of the coolest braids on the web. The best part? They all come with detailed blogger tutorials, so you can try your hand at these woven wonders.
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The Gorgeous Crown Braid You Can Actually DIY
You know all those Pinterest-perfect braids that look like they took a team of hairstylists, a clip-in extension and 500 bobby pins to create? This is not one of those. The surprisingly simple braid can be worn as an everyday hairstyle, but it's elegant enough for a fancy-pants wedding, too.
Babies of the '80s will remember the Topsy Tail. Your ponytail was nothing until you whipped out that little red tool from your Caboodle. Utilize that same technique with this mermaid-like braid.
We know what you're thinking: fishtail and a Dutch crown braid? Way too ambitious. But luckily, there's room for error: A messy, imperfect vibe is part of what makes this crown braid look so cool.
File this dainty Celtic knot braid under things that are easier than they look. With a step-by-step video -- and a little practice -- you might find it as easy as tying your shoes.
