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Orange and Green

There’s something very autumnal about the mix of colors in this sweetly braided bob. Vibrant orange and a pretty forest green work perfectly together. Play around with temporary dyes or hair chalk and try this style for a festival or other fun event.

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Waterfall Braids

Waterfall braids work wonders by pushing hair back, showing off that bone structure beautifully. This intricate hairstyle also adds some stunning structure to the gold and brown balayage bob.

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Unicorn Braids

It’s easy to see how unicorn braids earned their name. The hair on top of this pastel pink pixie has been braided into a simple structure, adding height and a touch of fairy tale magic to the look.

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Braided Faux Bangs

Want to see how you’d look with side bangs, without the hassle of getting them cut in? These pretty faux bangs have been created by braiding the brunette bob at the front with a deep side part.

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Unicorn Braid and Bun

This bold unicorn braid has been tied at the very top of the hair, complete with a top knot bun at the back. This is a unique take on the casual top knot trend and adds a whole new, elaborate shape to this silvery blue bob.

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Crown Braids

Two braids; one thick and chunky and one small and intricate have been tied together to make a crown in this blonde, wavy bob. This look is stylish, playful and will work just as well on nights out as it will on casual work days.

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Braided Bob with Bow

A fun and playful way to liven up your short bob is to tie the back up into a huge, textured braid like this one. That white ‘Alice in Wonderland’ style bow finishes off the pretty plait in a particularly feminine way.

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Edgy Blue Pixie

You’re guaranteed to turn heads wherever you go if you dare to recreate this peacock princess pixie look. There’s so much going on here that we barely know where to begin. The asymmetrical pixie cut, shaved undercut, shimmering shade of turquoise and simple side braid – this hairstyle has it all.

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Wavy Bob

Something about this icy blonde, wavy bob and the chunky braid running down the side reminds us of Elsa from Frozen. You don’t need to wait until winter to pull look though, those dazzling blonde hues will look beautiful in the sunshine.

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Half Up Half Down

It’s surprisingly simple to imitate this hairstyle. All you need to do is take strands from either side of your chic bob and pull them back into loose, chunky braids. Meet two sections in the middle and you’ll be good to go.

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Stacked Pixie

Stacked layers add structure to pixie hair, instantly making any short crop look both fashionable and flattering. A tight, French braid down the side will add even more volume to this already high style.

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Twin Braids for short pixie cut

Here is a hairstyle which is guaranteed to make your fine hair look fuller and thicker than it ever has before. Blonde and brown ombre come together to give the hair a beautiful depth, and those two fishtail braids with wispy strands around the face are perfectly whimsical.

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Curly Crown Braid

Flaunt your big natural curls while style keeping your hair away from your face and enjoying the manageability of an up-do. This handy crown-like braid works like a hair band by pushing the tight curls back, and has the added benefit of looking beautiful.

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Messy Braids

We can’t get enough of the casual, looping style of these twin crown braids. The messiness of them is fun and carefree and works especially well with a rock chick blonde bob.

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Fluffy Unicorn Braid

Don’t you just wish you could reach out and touch this super soft and fluffy braid? Super pale pastel colors work wonderfully with such a hairstyle, giving the whole look an angelic vibe.

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Sleek Up-Do

Short, natural curls in tight braids like these are ideal for sculpting into a super sleek up-do. If the glossy style wasn’t gorgeous enough, that rich shade of red finished the look off perfectly.

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Barely There Braid

This hairstyle will probably only work on girls with naturally thick and luscious locks. The deep brunette bob has been cut into a choppy style and a thick, looped braid has been hidden amongst the waves.

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Fiery Faux Hawk

Cornrow braids can be used to create a rebellious faux hawk style, especially if you’re lucky enough to rock big, bouncy curls like these. If the style alone wasn’t rebellious enough on its own, then that fiery shade of red will definitely do the trick.

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The Wonder Forest has a lot of great tutorials – especially for shorter hair. And this messy crown look is one of our favs.

2. Waterfall Braid

Over at Once Wed, you’ll learn how to recreate this elegant, waterfall braid for yourself. We love its elegance and how it can be both casual and more formal.

3. Triple Braid

We found this awesome, triple braid hair tutorial over at Hair Pixiie and we’re loving the innovation. Experiment a bit for those with longer locks!

4. Dutch Side Mermaid Braid

Personally, I’m in complete love with this Dutch side mermaid braid from Hair Romance. Medium and long hairstyles can partake in this beauty too!

5. Romantic Side Braid

Once Wed has so many great tutorials and inspiration when it comes to hair. And this is one of our favorites with it’s imperfect touches and romance.

6. Braided Ponytail

This too can be done no matter what kind of hair you have – as long as you have enough for a ponytail! Hair Romance has the easy instructions.

7. Rope Twist Braid

Hair Romance does it again with providing wonderful tips and inspiration for us. This rope twist braid is gorgeous and it’s so easily recreated!

8. Zipper Braid

Check out this Youtube video to try your hand at recreating this zipper braid look for your or your little gals at home! We love the innovation.

9. Half-Up Braid Bun

Join the Mood featured this creative half-up braid bun and it too is drenched in inspiration and innovation! It’s flirty and fun for all year round.

10. Double Braid

Over at Sincerely, Kinsey you’ll find this gorgeous double braid look and exactly how to recreate it for yourself. Then, just style it to your liking!

11. Simple Side Braid

If you visit Beauty Tutorials you’ll find this easy, simple side braid that everyone can utilize whether your hair is short or long. And we love the bit of oomph it gives to your everyday look.

12. Half-Crown Braid

For another look that can be fun, formal or casually easy, hop on over to Hair Romance and peek at this tutorial for a half-crown braid!

13. Double Dutch Braid

Check out this YouTube video to learn how to create this double dutch braided look. And it will be perfect for those with long or short hairstyles!

14. Halo Braid

Express-O shows us step-by-step how to make a halo braid right at home with the help from a friend! This too can be dressed up or down for any occasion.

15. Messy Rope Braids

If you like a more casual and less pristine look then you’ll want to head on over to Love Maegan and snatch up the details for this bohemian-inspired, rope accent.

16. Boho Rose Braid

It’s easy to fall in love with this boho rose braid upon first sight. We did. Grab the original details over at Hair and Makeup by Steph and swoon away.

17. Four-Strand Braid

Here’s a nice twist on the classic three-prong braid we all know and love. Visit A Cup of Jo for the instructions and inspiration.

18. Princess Braid

Twist Me Pretty gives us a tutorial that will have us all feeling like a princess by the end of the day. And there’s a video to help with the creating!

19. Little Fishtail Braids

Check out these little fishtail braids over at Join the Mood. You’ll love the innovation, of course, but you’ll also love the youth and vibrancy behind the style too.

20. Braided Bun

Join the Mood featured this braided bun and we’re loving it too! We love it’s simplicity and love how versatile the style is as well.

21. Fishtail Braid

Here’s a wonderful tutorial for learning on of the more classic braids; the fishtail! Once Wed is where you’ll have to hop on over to and grab the DIY details.

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You are trying to find the perfect gift for him? But you also need a crafty therapy? Then you must try this easy and inexpensive project. Hex nuts are easy to find in every hardware store and can be much more versatile than you think. Learn how to braid hex nuts into jewelry and make your own braided hex nut bracelets for you or as a gift for your man.

DIY handmade jewelry – How to make braided hex nut bracelets

From hex nuts and twine can be made unique jewelry pieces, suitable for everyone, both men and women. Try it! You just need a thicker string and some extra washers, nuts and other metal particles that lie on the bottom of the tool box. You’ll need 16 hex nuts and about 18 inches of cotton twine, suede cord or any other cord that you like.

Cut 3 strands of twine, gather them, tie a knot at the top and start braiding. (Tape the end to the table or attach with a safety pin onto a cushion. This would make it much easier to work.) After about 2 inches, start braiding in the hex nuts. Slide one onto the outer strand and continue the braid steps. Repeat until you’ve braided all your hex nuts and your bracelet has already an interesting herring-bone structure. Then continue braiding the twine and create a looped knot at the end. It should act as your clasp.

A little different braided hex nut bracelets

Although the jewelry is made of iron, it can look very delicate and elegant. If you mastered the macrame technique (square knot technique), you can create another version of the hex nut bracelet. It is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance.

We have four cords: two in the middle (shorter), and two outside black (for example, 1.5 m long). We are going to knot only the black strings, which are knotted as shown in the first image. Occasionally slide in a hex nut on the middle string and continue knotting. The final look of the bracelet is really interesting and suitable for a male hand. If you want to keep the bracelets for yourself then you can also choose between gold and silver nuts. Combine several colors and stack more bracelets on your hand.

If you want to continue crafting, then make a gift for yourselves – a necklace. Choose one large and several small external teeth lock washers and tie them together with a wire, forming a flower-shaped pendant.

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