Franny's Long Hairstyles

Celebrating Longer Hair With Style

Braids, Braids, Braids

Can you tell I love braids?  Braids are always fun and braided hairstyles are currently seeing a resurgence in popularity.

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French Herringbone Braid

  French Herringbone Braid Preview 1   French Herringbone Braid Preview 2  French Herringbone Braid Preview 3

This is a quick and easy style to do.  I have chosen to finish off the French Herringbone with a Ponytail.  It's also lovely finished with a Herringbone Braid.

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Crown Braid

Crown Braid Hairstyle View 2    Crown Braid Hairstyle

This braid is created by braiding and including all of the hair on the head in a circular fashion, forming a crown effect

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French 4-Strand Box Braid

4 Strand Braid Closeup Preview   4 Strand Braid Hairstyle Preview 1    French Herringbone Braid Preview 2

Also know as a 4-Strand Round Braid.  Here are some quick instructions.  To fashion this braid, divide hair into four strands.  Number strands from left to right, 1, 2, 3 and 4.  Take strand 1, braid it under strands 2 and 3, and then over strand 3.  Take far right strand, strand 4, braid it under new strands 2 and 3 and then over strand 2.  Now rename braids from left to right again as 1, 2, 3 and 4 and repeat.

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5-Strand French Braid

5 Strand French Braid Hairstyle    5 Strand French Braid Hairstyle5 Strand French Braid Hairstyle  5 Strand Braid Closeup

I won't try to fool you; this braid takes practise.  I'll give you some quick instructions.  The most difficult part of braiding your hair with 5 strands is the fingering.  Divide hair into 5 equal strands; number them from left to right, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.  Take strand 1 and weave it under 2 and over 3.  Then take strand 5, and braid it under 4 and over the new 3.  Rename strands 1-5 ,left to right and repeat.

 

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Diagonal French Braid

Diagonal French Braid Hairstyle  Diagonal French Braid Hairstyle  Diagonal French Braid Hairstyle

A slightly different take on an ordinary French Braid.  Start French braid on one side of the head, and gradually braid it in a diagonal direction, until the completed braid falls over the shoulder.

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French Braid

French Braid Hairstyle  French Braid Hairstyle  French Braid Hairstyle

The French braid is a classic that is always fashionable and quite versatile.  You can vary the look by increasing or decreasing the number of strands used, or by changing the tension of the braid.  Allowing a few strands to escape is sometimes a nice choice, to give a more Bohemian look, as pictured here.  For a completely polished look, mist hair lightly before braiding with distilled water, or add a bit of gel to the hair.                        ______________________________________________________________________________

Dutch 3-Strand Combination Braid

Dutch Combination Braid Hairstyle   Dutch Combination Braid Hairstyle


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Rope Braided Double Braids

Rope Braided Double Braid Hairstyle  Rope Braided Double Braid Hairstyle

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5-Strand French Braid into Pony Tail

5 Strand Braid Ponytail Preview

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Reverse Rolled Back Sides into Rope Braid

Reverse Roll Rope Braid Preview

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Full French Herringbone Braid

Full French Herringbone Braid Hairstyle Full French Herringbone Braid Hairstyle

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