Introducing 11 creative unique braids: set up your hair game in 2024

Numerous unique braids hairstyles have gained popularity, offering a variety of styles for women. Some of the most distinctive braided hairstyles include:

Chunky Milkmaid unique braids

To create a Milkmaid unique braid, follow these general steps:

Make a middle part from the front to the back. Divide hair into two equal sections. Tie a knot at the top of the head, securing the two sections together. Begin braiding each section, incorporating thick sections of hair to create a chunky appearance.

Double-Bun braids

Double braids can be created by parting your hair in the middle and securing two low ponytails with hair elastics. Braid each ponytail, and secure tightly with an elastic at each end. Working each side individually, take the bottom of the braid, and loop it up towards the base of the braid,  resting an oval shape. Secure with a hair tie. Take the braided loop on one side and pull it through the loop on the other side. Press the loops against the back of your head, and secure the braids with bobby pins or hairpins

Waterfall Twist

The waterfall twist is a beautiful and easy-to-create hairstyle that combines the elegance of a braid with the flowing effect of hair cascading down the back.

Simple Crown

The simple crown hairstyle typically refers to a minimalist and elegant updo where the hair is styled into a smooth or slightly teased crown on the top of the head. The style is often used as a base for various updos and can be adorned with accessories such as hairpins or tiaras for formal occasions.

Top Knot for small braids

To create a top knot for small braids, follow these steps:

Begin by braiding small sections of hair, such as Dutch or French braids, until you reach the desired length. Gather all the braided hair and twist it into a simple top knot. Secure the top knot with an elastic and a few bobby pins. To make the top knot fuller, pancake the braids by gently pulling them apart.

Medium braided bun with flyways

To get these unique braids, begin by braiding small sections of the hair, such as Dutch braids or French braids, until you reach the desired length. Gather all the braided hair and twist it into a medium-sized bun. Secure the bun with pins. Leave some flyways around the face and at the nape of the neck to create a relaxed and effortless look.

Box braids with curly strands

Box unique braids with curly strands are a trendy and versatile hairstyle that combines the sleekness of box braids with the texture and volume of curls. To achieve this look, you can either leave the ends of your box braids loose and curl them up or braid them down to the tips and then curl them. You also can add curly strands throughout the braids to create a more textured and voluminous look. This style can be customized with various colors and lengths and can be worn in different ways, such as in a high ponytail or a hair-up-half-down style.

Center-parted knotless braids

To create center-parted knotless unique braids begin by parting your hair down the middle from front to back. Divide the hair into square-shaped sections, ensuring the part remains straight and even. Start braiding each section, adding synthetic hair or extensions to create length and thickness. As you braid, leave the ends of the braids loose to create curly strands.

Big braids

After parting your hair, divide the hair into large sections, ensuring the part remains straight and even. Start braiding each section, adding synthetic hair or extensions to create length and thickness.

Intricate Geometric braided hairstyle

Intricate Geometric braided hairstyle involves creating intricate and symmetrical designs with the hair, incorporating triangles, squares, and other geometric shapes into the braiding process.

Braided and curled bob

This hairstyle involves creating a bob with a combination of braids and curls. It starts typically with iny box braids and incorporates curly strands to add texture and volume to the bob. The combination of braids and curls creates a unique and stylish look.