Updated January 22nd, 2020 at 18:35 IST

Freestyle braid ideas and styling tips you need to try next

Braids are getting more popular nowadays, in that case, here are a few freestyle braids that you would definitely love

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One of the most common and widely tried hairstyles are braids. Braids are woven firmly to the scalp. Braids can remain in your hair for a longer period of time than other styles. While braids are extremely popular with African Americans, they have soon become a rage. Here are three best freestyle braids that you can try:

Three types of freestyle braids 

Box braids 

Box plaits are commonly enormous in size, yet they might differ depending on the hair-type. They are made utilizing a three-strand mesh system, and will, in general, have an exceptionally exact square or triangle partings. Box plaits are the quintessential haircut for ladies who need adaptability. Box braids can be worn in incalculable styles with or without hair augmentations and they work incredible for those with hair that is either common or synthetically fixed.

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Cornrows  

Cornrows are a three-strand style that is twisted straightforwardly onto the scalp. They are little and will, in general, be utilized to make complicatedly point by point looks. Cornrows are worn by men or ladies, or both, and are at times enhanced with dots, hair cuffs or cowry shells. Weaving cornrow braids can be a time-consuming activity as it may take upto around five to six hours, depending upon on the person's preferences ans also the volume, length of the hair. Often supported for their simple upkeep, cornrows can be left in for quite a long time.

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Ghana Twists

Ghana twists are cornrows that are generally braided into a pigtail down to the scruff of the neck. Patterns are made by exchanging the size of the interlaces and the shape. In Ghana's braids, there is an expansion of hair into a solitary cornrow. Ladies of any age wear Ghana plaits and style it in their own way.

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Published January 22nd, 2020 at 18:35 IST