7 Types of Chic Pigtail Braids That Definitely Look Grown Up

Three-strand braids are the easiest, most common and basic type. It simply involves wrapping hair from the outside in when it's sectioned into two parts. If you know only one type of plait, it should be this one.

For this video, Confessions of a Hairstylist replicates the look from the Spring 2016 Mara Hoffman New York Fashion Week Show. It incorporates three-strand pigtail braids on long hair inspired by Willie Nelson. What makes these unique is that the plaits get tighter towards the hair tie. She also includes a behind-the-scenes pro tip for controlling flyaways in braids — by using hairspray, a hair net, and blow dryer.