When I was a kid, I loved picking out the cereal that had a prize at the bottom. It was a twofer. You get to enjoy the breakfast food, and you get a toy! As an adult, my favorite twofers are hairstyles that make my life easier. Braids are great when you are in a time crunch, or you need to keep your hair out of your face, but they have a bonus: day two hair.
The right braid makes your next-day hair a snap. Remove the braids, tossel the hair a bit and poof: perfect waves in less than 10 minutes. Check out these braid ideas that save you time with heatless waves.
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1. Overnight waves (h/t Hannah Jeannelle)
I'll be upfront, this video doesn't give you any braiding advice, but you do get to see the results of the simple overnight braid, and it's some seriously pretty waves! Make sure to braid your hair when it's mostly dry. If it's too wet, it won't dry overnight, and your waves won't stay.
I'll be upfront, this video doesn't give you any braiding advice, but you do get to see the results of the simple overnight braid, and it's some seriously pretty waves! Make sure to braid your hair when it's mostly dry. If it's too wet, it won't dry overnight, and your waves won't stay.
2.Mermaid waves (h/t Luxy hair)
This is a simple three-strand braid, but the trick here is to braid from the ear down, and then make sure your twist is super tight. Every time you add a plait, pull the hair tight. The tightness will create more distinct waves. Bonus: before removing your braids make sure the hair is completely dry.
This is a simple three-strand braid, but the trick here is to braid from the ear down, and then make sure your twist is super tight. Every time you add a plait, pull the hair tight. The tightness will create more distinct waves. Bonus: before removing your braids make sure the hair is completely dry.
3. Boxer braid waves (h/t Cute Girls Hairstyles)
Not only is a boxer braid a cute style to wear when you've got a busy day, but your next day hair is already in the bag too. If you want to enhance the curls, use a bit of curl serum before braiding. After removing your braids, make sure to flip your hair upside down and gently loosen the waves.
Not only is a boxer braid a cute style to wear when you've got a busy day, but your next day hair is already in the bag too. If you want to enhance the curls, use a bit of curl serum before braiding. After removing your braids, make sure to flip your hair upside down and gently loosen the waves.
4. Dutch braid summer waves (h/t Shonagh Scott)
The simple dutch braid looks elegant for daytime wear. Keep it in overnight, and you have soft beachy waves with no heat, and little extra effort. Pro tip: when pancaking your braid, pull the plaits loose as you go, otherwise, the braid will be too tight at the end.
The simple dutch braid looks elegant for daytime wear. Keep it in overnight, and you have soft beachy waves with no heat, and little extra effort. Pro tip: when pancaking your braid, pull the plaits loose as you go, otherwise, the braid will be too tight at the end.
5. Double twist braid (h/t Meggs Mermaid Hair)
If you struggle with braiding, this twist braid is an excellent style for beginners. Once you remove the twists the next morning, you'll have tight curls or waves. Use a pick to gently loosen the curls.
If you struggle with braiding, this twist braid is an excellent style for beginners. Once you remove the twists the next morning, you'll have tight curls or waves. Use a pick to gently loosen the curls.
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