Baby braids are back from the late ’90s and Y2K era, offering a cool girl vibe that fashionistas love. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez have been spotted wearing baby braids, which can be styled according to your mood or desired look for inspiration. Celebrity stylists have shared various ways to wear baby braids.
According to Gina Rivera, the founder of Phenix Salons, baby braids are easy to achieve and personalize. You can position them throughout your hair as a signature addition by taking a small section of hair, dividing it into three parts, and braiding it.
Rogerio Cavalcante of The Second Floor Salon suggests a playful version with ribbon. By braiding small hair sections on each side and tying them with ribbons, you add a whimsical touch to the style.
Angela Onuoha recommends combining a bun with baby braids for a bold look. This hairstyle is edgy, achieved by creating a high bun and braiding two front sections.
Space buns with baby braids are perfect for fans of early 2000s fashion. This look involves slicking back hair into two ponytails, twisting them into buns, and braiding strands left free at the front.
Rivera also highlights box braids as an option to personalize your baby braids. These are suited for textured hair: part hair into sections and create a traditional French braid.
For a goddess effect, incorporate the knotless braid trend into baby braids, leaving some curly strands free. Onuoha notes that this style fits a variety of settings, from the office to weekend brunch.
For a summer-ready style, try cornrows and baby braids together. Divide hair into sections, braiding in a Dutch style for an elegant look.
A more formal option is a low bun with baby braids, which Onuoha describes as perfect for bohemian weddings. This look is created by braiding small sections at the front and securing the strands without an elastic, for a polished, yet natural flow.
