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The French braid is an eternally popular hairstyle. It has always been and always will be in vogue. A great aspect about it is that not only does it look good, it helps take care of otherwise unmanageable tresses. Whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly, you can try out these different French braid hairstyles as variations of the traditional French braid. Each has a unique look, different from the other, and can serve to enhance your overall appearance. Choose the right French braid hairstyle for the right outfit, and you are good to go.

French Braid Hairstyles for Girls

Before you attempt these French braid hairstyles, you must know how to make the basic French braid. For this a must-read are these articles on how to French braid and how to French braid your own hair.

• This French braid hairstyle just adds more jazz to the overall French braid look. Make a single French braid, and use a pick to pull out some loose hairs on the upper portion of the head and on the sides. Curl these loose strands of hair and give yourself a new look with the traditional style.
• Make double braids on either side of the head, after centrally dividing the hair into two patterns and following the basic French braid instructions.
• Begin braiding the hair near the hairline. As you reach the back of the crown, make two more braids, and then stop braiding. The loose hair can be tied or loosely braided in an English braid. Use interesting accessories to highlight the hairstyle. This will work especially well for girls who have wavy hair or soft curls.
• Try this unique French braid style also known as the Dutch braid. While making the normal French braid, instead of taking the hair sections over each other, take them under each other. The effect of this braid adds a whole new dimension to the hairstyle.
• Part your hair at the center, into two sections. Make French braids on either side, till you reach the back of the crown. Now combine the remaining hair into one French braid from here.
• Another cute French braid hairstyle is to make it only with two sections of hair instead of the traditional three sections. It gives the braid a thicker look, and will look better if the braid is slightly loose. Ensure it is not so loose as to open up.
• Make a French braid only up to the back of the crown. Tie up the loose hair into a pony tail. Add more jazz to this look by picking out hair from the upper portion of the hair, and curling it. You can also curl the ends of your hair to jazz it up.
• A popular French braid hairstyle is the diagonal French braid, that starts from one ear and ends at the other ear. Simply pick out a small section of the hair on one side, braid it and cross it across the head to the other end of the ear. Tuck the end into a pocket below the hair and secure it with a pin.
• An interesting variation of the French braid is the reverse French braid. All you have to do is flip your hair to the front and start braiding at the nape of your neck. You may want to get someone else to do this one for you. Once you are done braiding collect the loose ends and tuck them in under the braid, and secure them with a pin.

You may also take a look at these other hair braiding techniques.

An important point to remember while learning how to do French braid hairstyles is that you have to learn the basic French braid well. It forms a strong foundation for any of the above mentioned styles. Now that you have learned these techniques, jazz them up with different hair accessories, as a finishing touch to this beautiful hairstyle.