# 8 Stylish Braids For Short Hair

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Anyone with short hair understands how tricky it can be to style other than leaving it out. These 8 stylish braids for short hair are fab for days when your hair is calling out for a change. These braids are perfect to cover up a bad hair day or second, or third-day hair. If you are a bit average at braiding (me!) then have no fear these 8 stylish braids for short hair all have easy tutorials to follow!

## 1. Double Dutch Braid

![Double Dutch Braid](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-1-1.jpg)

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This double dutch braid is an easy way to add fun to your hairstyle. This braid works well on most lengths of hair. [Link to Youtube channel here.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCETrQkmVMmAuvp0qH3TV4yA)

## 2. Waterfall Braid

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The waterfall braid is ultra pretty and very easy to do! [Link to Youtube channel here.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-wCxc9nHUEB9srfgUslNg)

## 3. Fishtail Braid Halfsie

![Fishtail Braid Halfsie](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/3-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)

Try a fishtail braid for a twist on a half up braided look. [Click here to read more about this look.](https://mystylevita.com/2015/10/fishtail-braid-tutorial-for-short-hair.html)

## 4. Half Crown Braid

![Half Crown Braid](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/4-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)

We absolutely love this half-crown braid which was featured on our [12 Fabulous Short Hair Updo Tutorial’s](https://www.diythought.com/12-fabulous-short-hair-updo/) article.

## 5. Tripple Braid Updo

![Tripple Braid Updo](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/5-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)

This is the perfect short-hair updo for a night out! Head over to [Hair Romance](https://www.hairromance.com/2015/05/braids-in-short-hair-short-hairstyle-tutorial.html) to read the full tutorial.

## 6. French Pull Through

![French Pull Through](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/6-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)

The French pull through is great for dirty fine hair as it gives the impression way more hair than what is actually there. [Follow this link to find out more.](http://goldfishkiss.com/post/144576124926/short-hair-updo-lob-pull-through-braid)

## 7. Messy Braided Pony

![Messy Braided Pony](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/7-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)

The messy braided pony very similar to the half braided crown (number 4) but finishes as an adorable pony. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](https://www.thewonderforest.com/2014/09/messy-braided-ponytail-for-shorter-hair.html)

## 8. The Perfect Halo Braid

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 The halo braid is a beautiful updo which will look amazing for a night out and should last for a couple of days. [Source found here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBP_mLWROZU)

![The Perfect Halo Braid](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)

![The Perfect Halo Braid](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair.png)

![The Perfect Halo Braid](/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2-8-Stylish-Braids-For-Short-Hair-.jpg)