Ten Smart and Stylish Braids for Final Exam Week
1/10Crown Braid
A crown braid may look complicated, but all you’re doing is creating pigtail braids and then pinning each one up and across the top of your head towards the opposite ear.
A fun twist on the look is what celebrity hairstylist Nick Arrojo calls a "halo braid." It’s so simple! "Wrap the braid around the top of the head, creating a halo," he explains.
This braid on Fashion Click blogger Amy looks like it’s secure enough to last through a last-minute cram session and a seriously long final.
2/10Fishtail Braid
Who says you have to look as stressed out as you feel? A fishtail braid is a great way to look stylish, even when you’re trudging through page ten of your final.
Adorn your braid with a bow like Fashion Click blogger Tricia Gosingtian for an extra kick of cute.
3/10Pigtails
Pigtail braids are cute and keep every ounce of hair out of your eyes. This style will keep you cool, even while you sweat your way through an extra-hard study session.
Fashion Click blogger Mariale M. parted her hair on the side and French-braided the strands towards the left of her head.
4/10Messy Braid
If you have long hair, it can be difficult to contain that length in one neat braid. This messy braid looks beautiful and if you’re running late for a final, you’ll be ready in seconds.
To give it a bit of sleekness, Arrojo suggests finishing the braid "by misting with holding spray for hold and shine."
Even if a particularly gruesome final has your hair falling out of its braid, try a simple braid, like Fashion Click Blogger Karolina Sabala’s, and you’ll still look cute.
5/10Braided Bangs
If your bangs are your biggest concern, just braid that section. Don’t let bangs be a distraction when you’re trying to concentrate on an exam question.
Fashion Click blogger Paula Pietruszka braided her bangs back and then threw the rest of her hair into a low bun.
6/10Side Braid with Bangs
If bangs are still the issue, but you also want to create a braid, try this style. Braid the hair to the side and then clip up your bangs casually so they don’t fall in front of your eyes.
The sweet little pouf of hair that’s created by pulling her bangs back gives Fashion Click blogger Priscilla Betancort a little twist on the classic side braid.
7/10Ombre Braid
Ombre hair, or hair that fades gradually from one color to another, makes for a seriously stylish braid. This pop of color would brighten anyone’s day—even if you’re on your third exam.
This look works with any hair color, so you don’t need to start with very dark hair, like Fashion Click blogger Faith Png, if your hair is naturally lighter. If you’re feeling really funky, take your locks from brown to pink or blonde to blue.
8/10Thick Hair
If you have incredibly thick hair, you can still create fun and functional braids. Just make sure you use a thick hair band to keep the braid together. You don’t want to have to worry about the band snapping off and your braid slowly coming undone during a test.
Check out Fashion Click blogger Dara’s rope-like braid. A cute straw hat keeps even the front pieces under wraps.
9/10Fine Hair
On the flip side, are you thinking that your hair is too fine to be turned into a braid worth wearing? Here’s a great way to add texture to your hair for a braid that lasts even though an all-nighter.
To keep the braids from slipping out, "use Refinish Dry Shampoo to create a gritty texture that helps to hold braids in place," explains Arrojo.
Fashion Click Blogger Cheap Chic Hurra’s petite braid looks like it has some serious hold.
10/10Classic Side Braid
There’s nothing quite like a simple side braid. This is the gold standard of braids to create when you’re in a hurry. If it’s really getting to be a mad dash, braid your hair like this straight out of the shower—no drying time necessary.
Fashion Click blogger Ashley could go anywhere with her side braid. It’s perfect for a study session.
