SHORT HAIR BRAIDS: 13 IDEAS FOR NEVER BANAL HAIRSTYLES

In this article we wanted to collect a series of ideas and inspirations useful for recreating braids on short hair. While it might seem impossible, here are 13 types of braids suitable for short to super short hair. What if we told you that even with a pixie cut, you can create a braid? We show you how to do this later. Meanwhile, there is a video for you to learn the French braid.

Short hair braids: they can be done!

We are used to imagining braids on very long hair, and it is true that in this case they lend themselves well and are also easy to make. But with a little imagination and a minimum of training, even those with short hair can braid them. The secret is simple: play cunning and take advantage of the side locks or those on the forehead.

Whether your style is romantic or rock, below you will find at least one braids proposal for short hair that is right for you. To get inspired, we looked at the fashion catwalks, adding a touch of personal flair.

Even a cut like the pixie cut will have its ideal braid, as well as the classic bob in which we can take advantage of the "short" length. In just a few steps your short cut will gain new life simply with a braid.

Usually on short hair the side braids are very popular: the braided hair passes sideways to the face to give aerodynamics, enhancing the volume of the free tuft that falls on the other side of the head.

Finally, you can not miss the fake chignon made with braids that deceive the eye on the real length of the hair. In short, there is something for everyone, just choose your favorite hairstyle and experiment!

All types of braids for short hair

Braids on the top of the head
Creating a braid on the top of the head could be a help when your haircut is a bob. The ideal would be to focus on the top hair leaving the other strands free which you can also decide to make wavy or curly. The best braid to use for this type of hairstyle is the French braid.

Collected hairstyle with braids
In this case, braids are thought to wrap around the head as if to frame the face. You can choose to make braids or with a standard thickness. The extra touch? Collect the hair that is left out, which is especially ideal if you have thin hair.

Crest-type braid in the center of the head
If you have a semi-long bob, you can make it quirky by making a large braid in the center of the head, flanked by other small side braids. This type of hairstyle is suitable for trendy, sporty or more chic looks!

Braids suitable for the helmet
To make a classic bob cut different, an idea could be to gather the hair in many thin braids especially on the upper and lateral part of the face. The rest can be left loose.

Side braids for the pixiecut
What if we told you that you can also make braids on a pixiecut type cut? The very short hair can be styled with braids tight to the head for an absolutely young and jaunty look.

Side zig zag braid
If your hair is straight and of even length, you can take advantage of the zig zag braid. It will immediately create ideal movement to make the whole look different from the usual. The side braid certainly does not go unnoticed, especially if it fits snugly to the head.

Types of braids for very short hair
Is the hair too short to make a braid? Yet, anything is possible. The hairstyle of the Australian actress and model Ruby Rose is the demonstration of the most unthinkable stylistic feasibility.

Side braid and backcombed hair
Short hair can often appear lacking in volume, which is why the advice we give you is to opt for backcombing. Amy Paffrath (American presenter) in the photo below, has backcombed the upper part of her hair and then decided to create side braids. The result is wow!

Braid suitable for chignon
The hairstyle that we propose in the photo below foresees a length of hair like a long yoke. The side parts will be braided softly, while the rest of the hair knotted in a chignon that will not reveal its real length.

Chaplet-type braid
Among the braided hairstyles perhaps the crown style braid is the most famous. Even on short hair it makes a beautiful figure and is suitable for very romantic looks!

Ideal braids for the sidecut
The sidecut is a cut that involves shaving only a part of the hair for a look with a strong rock accent. What you can do to make it even more special is to create a braid between the part of the loose hair and the shaved part.

Afro-inspired braids
The idea of these braids is to make lots of them made of small locks and that are well attached to the head. The glamorous idea is to create real cords that run along the entire head from the hairline to the nape of the neck. and practices in the summer!

French braid for short hair
You can try a French braid for those with long hair at least up to the chin. This type of braid has a very nice and particular final effect on the short cut. Look at the photo below and put yourself to the test right away.