Now that temperatures are finally warming up, chances are you’re on a hunt for a hairdo that can withstand humidity. Fortunately, braids check all the boxes and there’s so many unique ways to rock them this spring.
We’ve spotted bright braided updos that are perfect for prom, mid length lobs and bobs, and even braided bangs (yup, this trend is happening). The possibilities are literally endless and they’ll carry you all the way through summer with little to zero maintenance, too.
This season, spend more time having fun in the sun and less in the bathroom wrestling with unruly strands. Get inspired by these insanely unique, Instagram-approved hairstyles below.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Relive the ’90s this season with shoulder length cornrows and dont forget to lay that baby hair!
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
This pastel bun and edgy undercut is a bold look for spring.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
For the curly curl who wants manageable curls this spring, style your strands up into this briaded pouf.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Make your plaits pop by securing the ends with gold hair clips, and leave the ends unraveled for an ultra-feminine touch.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Decorative hair accessories like beads and hair rings take classic cornrows to the next level.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Flyaways are instantly concealed with these horizontal braids.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Prom updo anyone? These braids are lit!
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Go blonde this season. Rumor is you’ll have more fun.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Can’t decide between a edgy hair cut or a protective style? No problem. You can do both at the same time and look super chic.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Bangs are better when they’re braided.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Bobs are our go to. So of course we’d find a way to rock the signature cut as a protective style and totally kill it.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Incorporate color into you hair-drobe for spring. We love these pretty and pink braids.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Beads of all shapes and sizes are trending right now and they’re a must for slaying your braided hairstyle this season.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
This Beyoncé-inspired hairdo is bound to take over prom season.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Fro goals.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
We’re even seeing braided lobs and they’re lit! We love the purple highlights.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
And of course, ombre locks are still trending and they’re perfect for festival season.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Slaying in mid-length braids.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Stand out with two toned braids. They’ll be pretty hard to miss.
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Braids Inspiration For Spring
Transform into Rapunzel with these long layered braids.