Six Unexpected Ways To Update Your Crown Braid
Adorn your 'do with a regal crown braid for a look that's equal parts sweet and sassy. Here are the basics: Part your hair in the middle, braid each section, and then take one braid and pull it up and over your head towards your opposite ear. Pin it in place and do the same with the other side. That's all there is to the bare bones structure of the crown braid, but that's where you come in! There's no one right way to wear it, so gather inspiration from these six stylish bloggers and get creative with your own look.
1/7Take a cue from these stylish bloggers and add modern twists to the classic updo.
2/7Intertwined
Instead of trying to make your braid look like one long rope, cross one side over the other for a visible twist. This look works best with long hair because you’re going to need a pretty hefty mass of strands to work with, but you can always add clip-in extensions if your length is on the shorter side.
Fashion Click blogger Emma pairs her look with a soft scarf, which could help keep your neck from getting cold when your hair is piled high on your head.
3/7Brightly Colored
A super vibrant hair color will make any style pop, but a crown braid will appear especially pronounced if it’s a neon hue!
For all you ladies who say bright colors don’t show up on dark hair, take a look at Fashion Click blogger Arabelle. Her pigmented purple and pink shades are fantastic.
4/7Short Hair
If your locks aren’t long and you don’t want to mess with extensions, fake it til you make it! Pin each section up as high as it will go and from far away, it’ll look like a full crown.
Fashion Click blogger Leah is all over this trick. She’s even held her braids together with a hair band that matches her color perfectly, so you really can’t tell that each braid stops short of crossing the top of her head.
5/7Set Back
A crown braid doesn’t have to sit across the very top of your head. In fact, it looks ultra chic held in place at the back!
Fashion Click blogger Jo lets her bangs frame the front of her face and her braids sit unintrusively behind.
6/7Loose
Often, the crown sits atop tightly pulled back hair, but a looser look is so romantic.
The two braids on Fashion Click blogger Lauren are ever so gently drawn upwards and secured in place, creating an almost bob-like effect.
7/7Curly Girls Can Braid Too
Don’t let curls or waves discourage you from trying the style. Added texture is actually a big bonus for braiding!
The tousled strands on Fashion Click blogger Maria make for a very pretty braid. The slightly curly pieces around her hair line give it a uniquely casual vibe.
