Milkmaid braid

Break out of the beauty mould with this chic braided updo. Weaved and wrapped, a milkmaid plait is perfect for braid beginners. Follow the steps below to create this boho take on an elegant updo.

1: Create a centre parting 
Create a centre parting using the ghd tail comb to separate your hair into two sections.  

2: Take one section and divide into three 
Divide the right side of your hair into three equal subsections.   

3: Create a basic three-strand plait 
Plait in classic style, taking the outer sections over the middle section alternately. Repeat until you reach the ends, then secure the plait with a hair tie.   

4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the left side of your hair 
Use the same technique to repeat on the other side.  

5: Pull one of the plaits over your head and secure in place 
You should now have two plaited pigtails. Take the left braid and wrap it over your head as far as it will go towards your hairline, securing it in place with a few hair pins along its length.   

6: Take the remaining braid and secure it just behind the other 
Take the right braid and wrap it over your head, just behind the other braid, using pins to secure as before.   

7: Lock the look in place with hairspray  
Loosen a few tendrils at the front and set the look with a spritz of ghd final fix hairspray. 

 Products used: ghd tail comb and ghd final fix hairspray. 

Side braid

Master the art of fuss-free plaits with a glam side braid. Recreate the grown-up version of the school staple using the quick step-by-step guide below.

1: Create a side parting  
Use the ghd tail comb to craft a deep side parting, then sweep all of your hair over one shoulder on the deeper side.   

2: Separate hair into three  
Divide your hair into three equal sections.   

3: Plait hair using a classic three-strand technique  
Take the left section over the middle section, then take the right section over the middle section.  

4: Braid all the way to the end 
Repeat step 3, continuing to braid until you reach the end of your hair.   

5: Use a hair tie to keep the plait in place 
Secure the plait in place with a hair tie and use your fingers to gently loosen the braid.  

Tip: Loosen tendrils to frame your face and gently curl them using the ghd curve® soft curl tong for an extra feminine touch. 

Products used: ghd tail comb and ghd curve® soft curl tong. 

Braided ponytail

Up the ponytail style stakes with a gorgeous braided version. This pretty addition to the classic pony is effortless to achieve and perfect for work or play. A classic three-strand technique is all you need to work the style into your locks. 

1: Tie your hair in a ponytail  
Take all your hair back into a high ponytail and secure in place with a hair tie.   

2: Split your pony in three 
Divide your ponytail into three equal sections, leaving out a small section.   

3: Braid using a classic three-strand technique
Braid using a simple three-strand technique, crossing the outer sections over the middle section alternately.   

4: Use a hair tie to secure the plait 
Continue to braid, following step 3 until you reach the end of your ponytail. Secure the plait in place using a hair tie.   

5: Wrap a small section of hair around the base 
Take the small section you left out of the braid and wrap it around the base of the ponytail as a chic finishing touch to conceal the hair tie. Secure in place with a hair pin.  

Micro braids

Braids don’t have to be attention seeking to achieve all-out beauty. Keep your plait on the lowdown and go subtle with a micro braid, paired with textured waves for the ultimate boho style.  

1: Prep hair with curling spray  
Take a 1-2 inch section of hair and spritz with ghd curl hold spray.  

2: Wrap a small section around the barrel of the curling wand and hold 
Place the ghd curve® creative curl wand under the section of hair and wrap it around the barrel. Hold for 5-8 seconds.   

3: Repeat technique all over hair 
Repeat step 2 on all your hair until completely curled.   

4: Brush out curls  
Use your fingers to gently brush the curls out into waves.   

5: Divide a very small section of hair into three 
At the front of your hairline, take a 1-inch section of hair and divide it into three equal sub sections. 

6: Braid hair using a traditional three-strand style  
Cross the right section over the middle section, then cross the left section over the middle section.  

7: Continue to the end of your hair 
Repeat step 6 throughout the length of your locks.   

8: Secure with a hair tie 
Use a hair tie to secure the micro braid in place.  

Products used: ghd curve® creative curl wand and ghd curl hold spray. 

Double braided buns

A double dose of plaited buns is all you need to take on two super-hot trends in one go - 90s space buns and braids. This oh-so-sweet style is made for laidback beauty. Perfect the look using the how to guide below.

1: Create two high ponytails 
Create a middle parting using the ghd tail comb and divide your hair into two high ponytails on either side of your crown. Secure them both in place with hair ties.   

2: Separate one into three 
Divide the right ponytail into three equal sections.   

3: Braid using a three-strand technique  
Cross the right section over the middle section, then do the same with the left section.   

4: Use a hair tie to keep in place 
Continue to braid to the end of the ponytail, repeating step 3. Secure in place with a hair tie.  

5: Repeat on the other side 
Repeat steps 2-4 on the left ponytail.   

6: Wrap one of the plaits around itself to make a bun  
On the left side, take the end of your plaited ponytail and coil it around itself to create a bun shape. Secure in place with another hair tie.   

7: Repeat the technique on the other side 
Repeat step 6 on the right side.   

8: Spray with hairspray  
Finish with a spritz of ghd final fix hairspray to lock this easy braided hairstyle in place.  

Products used: ghd tail comb and ghd final fix hairspray. 

Transform your locks using one of these easy braid hairstyles. Looking and feeling stylish has never been simpler.  

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