This braid is the perfect style for second-day hair, since a little bit of texture helps makes it easier to style. You can recreate it with a quick spritz of amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo, which adds extra body and grit. Once youve finished braiding, rub in a little R+Co BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste and use it to (gently!) tug apart the plaits for a perfectly imperfect look.

The French braid is a classic for a reason: Its a little more dressed-up than your average plait, but not so fussy that you need an hour and two mirrors to do it. Start with clean, knot-free hair. (Here, we brushed it through with Number 4 Detangling Brush, which gently takes down tangles.) Once youre done braiding, leave it as-is or spritz it with a shine-enhancing hair spray. Try Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil UV Protective Dry Oil Finishing Spray, which has a weightless blend of six oils to hydrate hair and amp up shine.

Learn how to create classic braid hairstyles with these easy (we promise!) tutorials.

At first glance, braids can seem intimidatingespecially if you dont have a spare pair of hands to help you out. But all braid hairstyles are not created equal! In fact, some braids, like the reverse fishtail braid and French braid here, can be surprisingly simple to DIY so long as you know how. Were giving you the full breakdown for both so you can create these easy but chic looks for yourself.

Teach Me How To: Reverse Fishtail and French Braid

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Teach Me How To: Reverse Fishtail and French Braid

Reverse Fishtail Braid

French Braid

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