A French braid is perhaps the most popular type of braid that includes three sections of hair that are braided together from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck.
What Are French Braid Pros?
French braids are a great way to keep your hair out of your face and neck, making them ideal for working out, running errands, or attending special events. These braids are also a good way to protect your hair from damage caused by heat styling or environmental factors. French braids can be worn for multiple days, making them a low-maintenance hairstyle. Moreover, these braids can be dressed up or down, making them suitable for any occasion. French braids look super cool and match many styles. Besides rocking this braid itself, you can create many hairstyles with it, too, and here are the coolest of them.
French Braid Updos
Go for a French braid updo, it’s suitable for both medium and long hair. These can be French braids all over the head finishing in a bun, top knot or just wrapped and secured, depending on the length of your hair. You may go for a single French braid in the center of the head, too, and even a top knot but with a French braid back – it looks very eye-catchy!
![a braided low bun plus a French braid top and sides look very chic and cool and such a hairstyle will catch all the eyes A braided low bun plus a French braid top and sides look very chic and cool and such a hairstyle will catch all the eyes.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-braided-low-bun-plus-a-French-braid-top-and-sides-look-very-chic-and-cool-and-such-a-hairstyle-will-catch-all-the-eyes.jpg)
A braided low bun plus a French braid top and sides look very chic and cool and such a hairstyle will catch all the eyes.
![a braided low updo with two side braids, a bump, a low bun and face framing locks plus some beaded hair pieces A braided low updo with two side braids, a bump, a low bun and face-framing locks plus some beaded hair pieces.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-braided-low-updo-with-two-side-braids-a-bump-a-low-bun-and-face-framing-locks-plus-some-beaded-hair-pieces.jpg)
A braided low updo with two side braids, a bump, a low bun and face-framing locks plus some beaded hair pieces.
![a braided updo with a wrapped bun and chunky braids on the sides of the head is a cool idea for the holidays A braided updo with a wrapped bun and chunky braids on the sides of the head is a cool idea for the holidays.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-braided-updo-with-a-wrapped-bun-and-chunky-braids-on-the-sides-of-the-head-is-a-cool-idea-for-the-holidays.jpg)
A braided updo with a wrapped bun and chunky braids on the sides of the head is a cool idea for the holidays.
![a French braid halo low updo with a volume on top, some waves down is a lovely idea for a party look A French braid halo low updo with a volume on top, some waves down is a lovely idea for a party look.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-French-braid-halo-low-updo-with-a-volume-on-top-some-waves-down-is-a-lovely-idea-for-a-party-look.jpg)
A French braid halo low updo with a volume on top, some waves down is a lovely idea for a party look.
![a messy and volumetric braided updo for medium and long hair is a creative and catchy solution for a party A messy and volumetric braided updo for medium and long hair is a creative and catchy solution for a party.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-messy-and-volumetric-French-braid-updo-for-medium-and-long-hair-is-a-creative-and-catchy-solution-for-a-party.jpg)
A messy and volumetric braided updo for medium and long hair is a creative and catchy solution for a party.
![a lovely updo with some twists left at the ends is a cool idea if you love brads but have short hair A lovely updo with some twists left at the ends is a cool idea if you love brads but have short hair.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-lovely-French-braid-updo-with-some-twists-left-at-the-ends-is-a-cool-idea-if-you-love-brads-but-have-short-hair.jpg)
A lovely updo with some twists left at the ends is a cool idea if you love brads but have short hair.
![two voluminous French braids with large low buns are a catchy and bold solution for some occasion or party Two voluminous French braids with large low buns are a catchy and bold solution for some occasion or party.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/two-voluminous-French-braids-with-large-low-buns-are-a-catchy-and-bold-solution-for-some-occasion-or-party.jpg)
Two voluminous French braids with large low buns are a catchy and bold solution for some occasion or party.
![a French low updo with two buns is a cool idea if you hair is long enough, it looks cool and catchy A French low updo with two buns is a cool idea if you hair is long enough, it looks cool and catchy.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-French-braid-low-updo-with-two-buns-is-a-cool-idea-if-you-hair-is-long-enough-it-looks-cool-and-catchy.jpg)
A French low updo with two buns is a cool idea if you hair is long enough, it looks cool and catchy.
French Braid Half Updos
A half updo with French braids is also suitable for medium and long hair. It’s usually some hair or waves down plus French braids on top and sides of your head. You may add various touches likes buns and other types of braids for a more unusual look.
![a very creative half updo with three French braids on top and a top knot, waves down is a bold boho hairstyle A very creative half updo with three French braids on top and a top knot, waves down is a bold boho hairstyle.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-very-creative-half-updo-with-three-French-braids-on-top-and-a-top-knot-waves-down-is-a-bold-boho-hairstyle.jpg)
A very creative half updo with three French braids on top and a top knot, waves down is a bold boho hairstyle.
![a cool half updo with a large braid from the center to the side and waves down is a catchy and cool hair idea A cool half updo with a large braid from the center to the side and waves down is a catchy and cool hair idea.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-cool-half-updo-with-a-large-braid-from-the-center-to-the-side-and-waves-down-is-a-catchy-and-cool-hair-idea.jpg)
A cool half updo with a large braid from the center to the side and waves down is a catchy and cool hair idea.
![a creative half updo with multiple French braids with hair piercings, space buns and hair down is amazing for a boho look A creative half updo with multiple French braids with hair piercings, space buns and hair down is amazing for a boho look.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-creative-half-updo-with-multiple-French-braids-with-hair-piercings-space-buns-and-hair-down-is-amazing-for-a-boho-look.jpg)
A creative half updo with multiple French braids with hair piercings, space buns and hair down is amazing for a boho look.
![a half updo with a French braid on top plus some hair down is a pretty idea if you have a midi or long bob A half updo with a French braid on top plus some hair down is a pretty idea if you have a midi or long bob.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-half-updo-with-a-French-braid-on-top-plus-some-hair-down-is-a-pretty-idea-if-you-have-a-midi-or-long-bob.jpg)
A half updo with a French braid on top plus some hair down is a pretty idea if you have a midi or long bob.
![a beautiful and complicated look with two top and two side French braids into a long low ponytail and waves framing the face A beautiful and complicated look with two top and two side French braids into a long low ponytail and waves framing the face.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-beautiful-and-complicated-look-with-two-top-and-two-side-French-braids-into-a-long-low-ponytail-and-waves-framing-the-face.jpg)
A beautiful and complicated look with two top and two side French braids into a long low ponytail and waves framing the face.
![a cute low ponytail hairstyle A French braid into a low ponytail and face-framing hair are a cool and chic idea for every day.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-French-braid-into-a-low-ponytail-and-face-framing-hair-are-a-cool-and-chic-idea-for-every-day.jpg)
A French braid into a low ponytail and face-framing hair are a cool and chic idea for every day.
![a lovely hairstyle with two French braids ending up in a single ponytail is a cool solution that rocks A lovely hairstyle with two French braids ending up in a single ponytail is a cool solution that rocks.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-lovely-hairstyle-with-two-French-braids-ending-up-in-a-single-ponytail-is-a-cool-solution-that-rocks.jpg)
A lovely hairstyle with two French braids ending up in a single ponytail is a cool solution that rocks.
![a midi bob styled with several braids done with hair piercings is a cool solution for braid fans with short hair A midi bob styled with several braids done with hair piercings is a cool solution for braid fans with short hair.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-midi-bob-styled-with-several-braids-done-with-hair-piercings-is-a-cool-solution-for-braid-fans-with-short-hair.jpg)
A midi bob styled with several braids done with hair piercings is a cool solution for braid fans with short hair.
![a party hairstyle with two top French braids and space buns plus hair down and glitter on the parting A party hairstyle with two top French braids and space buns plus hair down and glitter on the parting.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/a-party-hairstyle-with-two-top-French-braids-and-space-buns-plus-hair-down-and-glitter-on-the-parting.jpg)
A party hairstyle with two top French braids and space buns plus hair down and glitter on the parting.
French Braids And Ponytails
The last but not least are braids themselves and ponytails. As for the braids, I think everything is quite clear: you can make as many as you want in any part of your head or plait all of your hair. As for ponytails, you can make French braids into ponytails, if you want a cool, eye-catchy and comfortable hairstyle for every day. Get inspired and try some French braids yourself!
![a beautiful long hairstyle with a bubble element are a super cool and creative hairstyle for long hair A beautiful long hairstyle with a bubble element are a super cool and creative hairstyle for long hair.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/beautiful-long-French-braids-with-a-bubble-element-are-a-super-cool-and-creative-hairstyle-for-long-hair.jpg)
A beautiful long hairstyle with a bubble element are a super cool and creative hairstyle for long hair.
![French braids into usual ponytails are a lovely hairstyle for girls, if you wanna look cute and feel quite comfy French braids into usual ponytails are a lovely hairstyle for girls, if you wanna look cute and feel quite comfy.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/French-braids-into-usual-ponytails-are-a-lovely-hairstyle-for-girls-if-you-wanna-look-cute-and-feel-quite-comfy.jpg)
French braids into usual ponytails are a lovely hairstyle for girls, if you wanna look cute and feel quite comfy.
![a bold ginger hairstyle gorgeous long ginger hair with a side French braid into a fishtail one is amazing.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/gorgeous-long-ginger-hair-with-a-side-French-braid-into-a-fishtail-one-is-amazing.jpg)
gorgeous long ginger hair with a side French braid into a fishtail one is amazing.
![two French braids on top into a wavy ponytail are a cool hairstyle if you have long or medium length hair Two French braids on top into a wavy ponytail are a cool hairstyle if you have long or medium length hair.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/two-French-braids-on-top-into-a-wavy-ponytail-are-a-cool-hairstyle-if-you-have-long-or-medium-length-hair.jpg)
Two French braids on top into a wavy ponytail are a cool hairstyle if you have long or medium length hair.
![two side braids into a low ponytail and waves framing the face are a cool hairstyle for many parties Two side braids into a low ponytail and waves framing the face are a cool hairstyle for many parties.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/two-side-French-braids-into-a-low-ponytail-and-waves-framing-the-face-are-a-cool-hairstyle-for-many-parties.jpg)
Two side braids into a low ponytail and waves framing the face are a cool hairstyle for many parties.
![two side French braids, a bump on top and long ponytail are a cool idea that works for many occasions Two side French braids, a bump on top and long ponytail are a cool idea that works for many occasions.](https://i.styleoholic.com/2024/05/two-side-French-braids-a-bump-on-top-and-long-ponytail-are-a-cool-idea-that-works-for-many-occasions.jpg)
Two side French braids, a bump on top and long ponytail are a cool idea that works for many occasions.