7 Types of Chic Pigtail Braids That Definitely Look Grown Up

Though loop braiding looks extremely complex, it's actually just a variation of the three-strand technique. As you're doing a traditional braid, you'll be removing small sections of each side before crossing over. Then, once you're adding the next strand in, you'll add the removed hair back into the strand and continue down the hair. By pulling these smaller sections out, you'll create a feathered style. Because of the precision it requires, the style works best with pigtails first cinched at the nape of the neck.

This tutorial from Bebexo demos how to use the loop technique in pigtail braids, doubling the fun of the professional-quality hairstyle. She also shows viewers a unique trick for hiding the ponytail holder — something that can be applied to any type of braid.