Flaunt Your Latina Braids With These Mexican Braids to Feature Your Best Angles

A woman's crowning glory might make or break her style. Fortunately, Latina braids are to the rescue when letting your hair down might not be an option for the day.

Braids can never go out of style, especially when done with the right flair. It can accentuate your unique features and can transform a bad hair day into a stylish fit in your lookbook.

Here are some of the Mexican braids you can try if you want to try to look edgy or soft:

Latina Box Braids

If you are looking for a low-maintenance hairdo, box braids might be the one for you. However, your days of slouching and being used to the low-maintenance care of this hair are numbered.

One of the reasons people get box braids is their need to give their mane a break and allow their hair to retain length, according to a Mane Addicts article.

People are not advised to leave their box braids for too long as they will undo all of the protection and make your hair more prone to damage.

You'll know when it is time to remove when your roots start to separate from the braid as the new growth is hanging onto the braid, making it more twisting and tangling.

Build-up should also be one of the telltale signs that it is time to let go of your box braids.

Crown Braids

Crown braids are the choice if you are opting for a more romantic, softer, and dreamy look, according to a Hair Style Camp article.

It can be dressed up or down depending on your mood. It has become popular over the years among girls who are going to a dance or prom.

You can achieve that royal look without any diamonds, crystals, or even tiara on your head.

Side Braids

Side braids can be done in any way, depending on your preference. Some want it to give them an edgier look or just something that could help them not look too plain.

This type of braids can be done depending on your hair length, type, and texture. Short or long, straight or curly, your hair can look good with this hairdo, according to an All Things Hair article.

Braids With Beads

Braids with beads can elevate your look and can be particularly eye candy for some. It has recently become the cool-girl look with personalities uploading their photos on Instagram sporting the look.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o had proven that braids and pearls can go well together, according to a Glamour report.

Yara Shahidi has also presented her version of braids and beads with her braids adorned with gold safety pins.

Alicia Keys had her own version as well of braids with embellishments with her gold hair cuffs.

Solange Knowles had also been keeping her look even more interesting when she paired her platinum braids with fire-red beads, according to a Byrdie article.

Braids have been proven to never go out of style with their versatility. This might be the time to visit your hairdresser or experiment with the looks yourself.

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Written by Mary Webber

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