10 Braiding Styles for Long Hair

Master 10 easy long hair braids with these quick tutorials!

I'm not sure about you, but I get really bored of my hair sometimes. It's always the same length, same colour, and same style. And don't even get me started on my bangs – they're always in my face! But luckily for all you ladies out there with long hair, I've rounded up 10 stunning braiding styles that will add some serious flair to your locks. So check them out and get inspired! 

10 Easy Long Hair Braiding Styles 👇🏽

Style 1: Low Braided Bun:

 

  • Fine tooth comb
  • 2x Alligator clips
  • Hair ties
  • Hair Texture Powder (optional)
  • 5-6 Bobby pins 

How To Make a Low Braided Bun?

 

Style 2: Fishtail Side Braid

Things you need:

  • Nothing 🙅

Steps To Make Side Fishtail Braid:

 

Style 3: French Braid

Things you need:

  • Nothing 🙅

Steps To Make a French Braid:

 

Style 4: Buschel Braid

Things you need: 

  • 1x Alligator clip
  • 3-4 Hair ties 

Steps To Make Buschel Braid:

 

Style 5: Half-up Lace Braid

Things you need:

  • 2-3 bobby pins

Steps To Make Half-Up Lace Braid:

 

Style 6: Double Dutch Braid

Things you need:

  • Nothing 🙅

    Steps To Make Double Dutch Braid:

     

    Style 7: Crown Dutch Braid

    Things you need:

    • One clear or dark elastic band (depending on your hair color) 
    • 2-4 Bobby pins

    Steps To Make a Crown Dutch Braid:

     

    Style 8: Waterfall Braid

    Things you need:

    • 1-2 bobby pins

    Steps To Make a Waterfall Braid:

     

    Style 9: Diamond Infinity Braid

    Things you need:

    • 2x Hair ties
    • Texturing powder (optional)

    Steps To Make a Diamond Infinity Braid:

    Style 10. Bubble Braids

    Things you need:

    • Hairbrush
    • Sectioning clips
    • 12-16 hair ties
    • Tail comb

    Steps To Make Bubble Braids:

    That’s it! Ten beautiful braided hairstyles for long hair to get you inspired. If you have a suggestion to add to our list, let me know in the comments below – I’d love to hear from you. In the meantime, happy styling!

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    Rhianna Cullen

    Sophia Hair Australia

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