7 Types of Chic Pigtail Braids That Definitely Look Grown Up

Instead of French braids (where you add hair to both sides), lace braiding involves adding hair only to the back section of the three-strand plait. The result is a loose style somewhere in between the French and three-strand styles, and a nice upgrade to more common and traditional looks.

This technique is easily applied to pigtail braids, as shown in this tutorial from Kirsten Zellers. Her finished braids are made even more voluminous and chic by pulling apart the strands once the plait is tied off.