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20 Creative Dutch Braid Tutorials You Need To Try This Summer
A few months ago, Kim Kardashian-West, Kylie Jenner, and Khloe Kardashian all started posting Instagram selfies with their hair in braided pigtails… and everyone freaked out. The braids were quickly duplicated by supermodels like Kendall Jenner, Hailee Baldwin, and Gigi Hadid, and were then coined “boxer braids” by… well, actually, I don’t know who started calling them that. They’ve since been spotted on almost every *trendy* young woman out there, became a hair trend sensation, and taken over Tumblr. On top of that, they’ve been mixed up in controversy, especially when the various Kardashian/Jenners started wearing more than two of the braids, making them, essentially, cornrows. Boxer braids have become, in many people’s eyes, just another inappropriate way the Kardashian klan appropriates black culture.
Hold on a second. As a white woman, I don’t feel comfortable speaking about the cultural appropriation issue, but as for everything else? I’m confused. The original style is seen on Kim K – two braided ponytails AKA pigtails – is something I’ve seen and worn forever. They’re just two Dutch braids! Or, in some cases, French braids. I’ve been doing this to my hair since I was a little kid. Dutch braids, which are a version of French braids where you braid hair over instead of under, happen to keep your hair off your face/neck very well. They’ve been my go-to for skiing hairstyles since high school because they’re comfortable under a helmet, don’t make me look bald, and keep my hair in place.
That is to say, these are just French braids. Or, to be specific, Dutch braids. Why are people acting like they’re a new thing? Why are we pretending Kim Kardashian-West invented this hairstyle? This is just… weird.
That said, let’s talk about how great Dutch braids are! Like I said, they’re a perfect style if you want your hair to look cute but also be low maintenance. They’re also really pretty to look at, and you can do so much more with them than just put them into pigtails. And although they seem complicated, they really aren’t – if you can French braid, you can Dutch braid. See?
All of that makes the Dutch braid the perfect style to try this summer. They’re great for the pool, the beach, or just a really hot day. They’re even great for the gym! Here are 20 creative Dutch braid tutorials you need to try ASAP that are way cooler than the ones Kylie is sporting on Insta. Sorry, Ky.
1. Here the “boxer” braids everyone can’t stop talking about/doing. They ARE pretty great, so I recommend trying them out – just don’t call them boxer braids, please.
2. You can put a little bit of a different spin on it and be super ~trendy by leaving the bottoms un-braided.
3. Or you can try tying them into a ponytail instead.
4. You can also try mixing two braids together – start with a Dutch braid, and at the nape of your neck, start on a fishtail.
5. Of course, Dutch braids don’t have to be pigtails. One large Dutch braid can look great casual or dressed up when you pancake it.
6. Do two smaller Dutch braids and then clip them together for a loose braid crown type of hairstyle.
7. Dutch braid to your neck, then wrap the braid into a bun. This is great for sports, the gym, the beach, or any activity where your hair needs to be up.
8. Turn one large Dutch braid down the center of your head into a voluminous ponytail.
9. Two smaller Dutch braids can be made into the prettiest low bun ever.
10. Girls with short hair don’t need to be left out! Here’s how to do a Dutch braid with a lob.
11. Want to get fancy? A four-strand Dutch braid looks seriously impressive and isn’t even that much harder.
12. Pull your Dutch braids into a low messy bun that’s ideal for days you want to look good without stressing over your hair.
13. Dutch braids don’t have to be tight. This loose one is romantic and pretty.
14. This half-up crown style comes two of summer’s most popular hairstyles and looks awesome.
15. This five-strand braid is so fun to look at and do.
16. Create one large Dutch braid on one side of your head, then put it all in a ponytail. It looks cool and unexpected!
17. You can also do a side Dutch braid, which is perfect for boho vibes.
18. Twist your braid around to create this beautiful bun.
19. One Dutch braid down the center of your part can create the look of a faux mohawk, which is edgy and cool.
20. This voluminous Dutch braid makes for a super sexy date night look.
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