10 Best Dutch Braid Inspired Hairstyles

Although hair trends are changing to a greater or less extent every season, braided hairstyles always keep a reserved place in them. After a mad popularity of French braids and fishtails which have been all over recently, we all are striving for some fresh takes on the trend. Well, there’s actually nothing new under the sun, but the Dutch or “backwards” French braiding can work pretty well. The Dutch style braiding looks like an inside-out braid that may even appear detachable at first sight. Fear not, it’s not difficult to weave: you’ll master it like a shot. And then it will open for you a full range of new opportunities in unhackneyed braided hairstyles. I am sharing here 10 eye-catching examples of how you can incorporate an inside-out braid into your fantastic spring and summer ‘dos.

Secrets Of The Dutch Braid

If you want a really embossed braid, it’s exactly what you are going to get with the Dutch style. It may seem a bit elaborate but basically it’s the classic 3-strand braid. The principle of its weaving is almost the same as with the French braid, yet you need to bring the side strands not above the central one but beneath it. As a result, the braid appears mounted on top of hair instead of being merged in it.

The Dutch inside-out braid itself appears unusual and stylish, but it can also serve a great base for more elaborate and fancy hairstyles. You have probably seen an awesome romantic braided Dutch flower hairstyle with braid sections settling at the back of your head as though flower petals. But Dutch braided ‘dos can also compliment your elegant, casual or party styles. Besides, an inside-out braid has no age: it’s equally flattering for little girls and grown up ladies. You simply change the style, add highlights, asymmetry, mess your ‘do or keep it sleek and neat. Here are 10 most inspiring examples.

10 Classy Hairstyles With Inside-Out Braiding

#1: A Schoolgirl Or A Bride?

Remember wearing 2 centre-parted braids when you were a schoolgirl? The idea is the same, but having changed regular braids for the Dutch ones and skipping centre-parting, you’ll be able to come up with a fantastic bridal hairstyle like this. Ah, and pull at the braid’s sections slightly to make it look chunkier.

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#2: Side Inside-Out Braid & A Low Bun

This elaborate-looking yet simple-to-do hairstyle has so many attractions: a “backwards” French braid shaped into a low bun at the end, stunning blond highlights for the light brown base and an eye-catching hair band.

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#3: Winding Braid

The Dutch style of braiding is not only stylish, it urges to express your creativity. Let your gorgeous braid meander like a serpentine mountain road and finally swirl into a flat bun at the back of your head.

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#4: Bridal Inspiration

So elegant, so fancy yet simple: a low inside-out braid and top veiling locks merging into the statement side curls. Brides-to-be, seize the brilliant idea:)

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#5: Face Framing Maroon Braids

It’s a gorgeous firework of color and the triumph of the braiding style, indeed! Two thinner braids, framing the line of the hair growth and blending into a chic side braid, make this awesome Dutch braiding style that you can easily recreate in your own hair hue.

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#6: Dutch Braided Updo From The Duchess of Cambridge

This breathtaking updo from the British style icon Kate Middleton is made from a rolled inside-out braid and 4 front hair sections, wrapped around it and secured inside.

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#7: Dutch Diagonal Side Braid

Here is a fantastic diagonal braid that certainly suggests decent length and hair thickness. But you can make it look chunkier, if you pull gently at its sections upon completion.

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#8: From The Fendi Catwalk

Fendi always finds new ways to wear fur. The thin strands, slicked back to the centre parting line to be weaved into a tight inside-out braid mimic the texture of the fur strands, worn as a hair accessory at the Fendi catwalk.

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#9: Headband Braiding & Messy Curls

The headband braid is called to section off the messy curls off the face and draw attention to the graceful feminine facial features. This is an ideal hairstyle for naturally curly hair that occasionally tends to get out of your control.

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#10: Messy Fauxhawk Braided Hairstyle

A braided fauxhawk? Why not? Make it messy and loopy with some pompadour volume above your forehead for a distinct and stylish look that on top of everything is quite remarkable and imaginative.

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Braided updos and downdos are timeless for weddings, nights out in the city and casual daytime wear. Girls will always braid their beautiful long tresses, experimenting with styles and finishes. Try an inside-out braid for diversity and distinct braided looks to remain invariably gorgeous.