What Is A French Braid?
A French braid might be the most commonly known plait other than a basic three-strand braid. A French braid basically adds one more step to the basic braid technique by starting up near the crown of your head as opposed to the nape of your neck. It follows the same pattern of crossing the left strand over the middle strand, then crossing the right strand over the middle strand, and repeating all the way down—except every time you’re going to cross a side strand over the middle strand, you first add extra hair from that side of the head.
A beautiful and elegant wedidng updo with a side French braid, a twisted low bun and waves framing the face is fantastic.
A beautiful braided updo with messy touches, some locks down and some lavender tucked in for a romantic bride.
A boho half updo with twists and a braided halo, with waves down is a lovely idea for a summer wedding.
A boho wedding half updo with a double braided halo and waves down is a messy and cool hairdo for a wedding.
A boho wedding updo with a French braid going along the whole head is a cool solution for medium and long hair.
A boho wedding updo with a French braid halo is a cool idea for a boho or rustic bride, great for medium hair.
A boho wedding updo with a triple French braid halo and waves down plus a bump on top is a cool idea.
A boho wedding updo with French side braids along the head and a midi bun of French braids is amazing.
A boho wedding updo with two French braids on top and a midi bun is a cool solution for medium hair and a boho bride.
A braided wedding updo with a braided halo, a bump on top and a braided bun plus some locks down is chic and cool.
How To Make A French Braid?
The first step to French braiding is as easy as it gets: comb your hair so that it’s tangle-free. Then, beginning at the hairline, gather your hair into a triangular section that includes hair from just above your temples and extends towards the crown area. After that, separate this large section of hair into three smaller ones which will be the strands you’ll use to braid.
Take the left section of hair and cross it over the center, as you would with a traditional three-strand braid. Repeat this step with the right section. After completing these initial crossovers on both sides, you can start incorporating hair from the outside of the braid to begin weaving your French braid.
Continue the same method, but start adding small sections of hair from both sides. Pick up half-inch sections of hair to keep the braid balanced. Repeat this braiding technique until all of the hair from both sides of the braid is added, says Bowman. Then, continue with a classic, three-strand braid like the one you started with.
A classy loose French side braid with side parting is a creative modern wedding hairstyle to try on long hair.
A comfy wedding updo with a loose French braid halo wrapped around the head is a lovely solution for a boho bride.
A double French braid halo, face-framing hair and a messy loose twisted low braid is a creative boho wedding hairstyle.
A French braid cascading down from the top of the head and face-framing hair are a lovely idea for a casual wedding.
A gorgeous boho wedding half updo with a double braided halo, a bubble ponytail and waves down is amazing.
A large loose and volumetric French braid accented with a head scarf is a cool idea for a casual or boho bride.
A lovely boho wedding hairstyle with a loose French braid halo and a low bun and a bump is a cool idea.
A lovely wedding half updo with a braided halo, waves down and some baby's breath tucked into the hair is idea for summer.
A messy boho wedding hairstyle with a bump on top and a French braid low bun and some hair down is a lovely idea.
A messy boho wedding hairstyle with a double French braid halo, a bump and a messy midi bun is a creative idea to try.
French Braided Updos And Half Updos
A French braided updo is always a good idea, especially for rustic and boho weddings, and there are lots of options to look picture-perfect all day long; not all the options will fit medium-length hair, though long hair can be styled anyhow. You may rock a side or a top braid, a braided halo or even a double or triple one, an updo or a low bun, a top knot or any other configuration that fits your bridal style and your hair. Consider having various types of braids as your halo, it will make your hairstyle more eye-catching. How to accent a braided updo? Add embellished hair pins, fresh blooms and greenery, and you look will be even more rustic, boho or woodland.
A half updo is a very romantic hairstyle, go for waves and curls plus French braids, French braided halos – on top, on sides and with any other placements. Highlight your hairstyle with blooms or an embellished hairpiece.
A messy boho wedding updo with a French braid halo, a bump and some face-framing hair is amazing.
A messy boho wedding updo with a French braided halo, a messy top knot, some locks down is a cool and bold idea.
A messy rustic wedding hairstyle with a double French braid halo, face-framing locks and a messy low bun is cool.
A messy wedding updo with a bump on top and a loose French braid ending in a bun is a cool solution for medium hair.
A modern and a bit mess wedding updo with a bump on top and a vertical French braid is a cool solution for medium hair.
A modern wedding hairstyle with a French braid cascading down into a large braided bun, with waves framing the face.
A modern wedding hairstyle with a midi ponytail with a bump on top, a side French braid and waves framing the face is amazing.
A modern wedding hairstyle with a sleek top and a French braided low bun is a fresh and creative solution for a wedding.
A modern wedding updo with a French braid halo, a low bun with a braided touch and a sleek top is a creative idea for long hair.
A modern wedding updo with a French braid on top and a wrapped low bun plus some hair down is a cool idea for a modern or boho bride.
A modern wedding updo with a loose French braid on top and a twisted low bun is a sleek and chic idea.
A modern wedding updo with a sleek top and a French braid element is a very sleek, cool and bold idea for a wedding.
French Braids
A braid is another cool wedding hairstyle idea, it perfectly fits casual, rustic, coastal and boho bridal looks, and it also fit any hair length, sometimes even short hair. Think of braids on top, side braids and ponytails, braided halos, create a dimension and texture and accent your braid with a ribbon – this is a hot trend. Consider rocking a trendy bubble braid but with elements of French one in it. Get inspired by more ideas below and choose your perfect wedding hairstyle.
A pretty loose French braid with woven top and back of your head plus floral hairpieces is amazing for a wedding.
A pretty modern wedding hairstyle with two French braids along the head ending in space buns is a super creative idea.
A pretty modern wedding hairstyle with two French braids on the sides anda braided bun is a cool idea for a wedding.
A pretty modern wedding updo with a sleek top and a long French braid wrapped into a large low bun is a very fresh idea to try.
A pretty wedding updo with a French braid halo, a low bun and a sleek top is a lovely idea for medium length hair.
A refined and elegant wedding updo with a French braid wrapping around the head, with a bump on top and rhinestone hair pins.
A refined wedding updo with a loose French braid on top ending in a low braided bun, with face-framing waves.
A refined wedding updo with a sleek top and a horizontal French braid is a cool solution for medium hair.
A refined wedding updo with two French braids on the sides wrapping into a twisted large bun is fantastic idea.
A relaxed and romantic wedding half updo with a French braid halo and a braid and waves down plus some grasses tucked in.
A rustic wedding updo with a triple French braid halo, some waves down and baby's breath is amazing for long hair.
A top ballerina knot with a French braided back and a volume on top is a creative take on the classic top knot.
A wedding updo with a volumetric top and a French braid going down the head is a cool idea for a modern wedding.
An elegant wedding hairstyle with a French braid halo, a bump, a low bun and wavy hair down is adorable.
An eye-catchy low updo with a sleek top and a double braided detail is a creative idea for a bride with long hair.