Get your hair ties ready.
What Are Bubble Braids?
Bubble braids are actually a bit of a misnomer.
These easy-to-achieve plaits consist of fluffed-out sections of hair divided by hair ties.
Unlike other pigtails, this is an Insta-worthy hairstyle you don’t need a pro to perfect.
Just like with regular braids, bubble braids are a great way to achieveheatless curlsthe next day.
After leaving them in for a few hours, you should be left with beautiful heatless curls."
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial, courtesy of Branch.
Prep your hair.
Use styling cream to set a uniform, frizz-free foundation perfect for styling.
Create your ponytail.
Start placing additional elastics.
Wrap another elastic hair tie a few inches down your ponytail.
Create your bubbles.
Once all elastics are placed, use your fingers to tease and pull at each section.
Optional: To add some dimension, pull out some wispy tendrils around your face.
Hold it all in place.
Finish with a lightweight hairspray to tame flyaways and create extra staying power.
Bubble Braiding Tips
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Opt for bubble braid pigtails instead.
Why stop with just one bubble braid?
Create two bubble braid pigtails for double the fun.
Dress up the spots where the elastics hit.
you might dress up the bubble braid by tying ribbons or adding flowers or gussied-up elastics.
Do a smaller bubble braid.
The bubble braid makes an easy half-up, half-down hairstyle.
Just opt to use it for just some of your hair.
