5 Simple and Stunning Braids to Try
From casual to elegant, these are our favorite braided hairstyles from the author of The Big Book of Braiding.
By Bjorn Axen

Photos: Leonard Gren and Marcus Erixson
The Elsa




Photos: Leonard Gren and Marcus Erixson
The Stella





Photos: Leonard Gren and Marcus Erixson
The Twisted Waterfall




Photos: Leonard Gren and Marcus Erixson
The Courtly Braid



Photos: Leonard Gren and Marcus Erixson
The Twin Braid





Photos: Leonard Gren and Marcus Erixson
Reprinted with permission from The Big Book of Braiding: 55 Elegant and Stylish Braids for Every Occasion by Bjorn Axen. Copyright 2017 Bjorn Axen. Published by Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins.
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Published 04/05/2017