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Witch Braids

Create two long black braids that fall past the waist, incorporating subtle texture and volume. Weave small decorative elements like dark ribbons or metallic threads through the braids. The hair has a slightly untamed, enchanted appearance with loose wisps around the face. Color is midnight black with possible hints of deep purple or forest green. The style evokes a powerful, mysterious witch aesthetic.

Free to try. Available worldwide on iPhone & Android.

About this look

Witch braids are the loose, dramatic, asymmetrically-woven braids in long slightly-tangled hair — the styling combines braiding with the witchy/gothic aesthetic. Distinct from precise braided updos by the deliberately wild and asymmetric construction. The look works for Halloween witch costumes and extends to general alternative/festival styling year-round.

They flatter oval, heart, and oblong faces — the dramatic asymmetric braids frame these shapes. Straight and wavy hair show the braid lines cleanest; curly hair adapts but the braids are softer. Hair needs to be at least mid-back length for the dramatic effect.

High styling maintenance — loose dramatic braids woven asymmetrically, slight tangling for the wild effect, often paired with witchy color (dark, deep red, purple). Set takes 15-25 minutes depending on number of braids. The styling has cycled through Halloween costume hair for decades and extends to year-round alternative styling. Loose dramatic braids woven asymmetrically into long, slightly tangled witchy hair.

Styling — loose dramatic braids woven asymmetrically into long, slightly tangled witchy hair.
Details
Best on
oval, heart, oblong faces
Texture
straight, wavy hair
Length
long (past shoulder)
Upkeep
high · styling, not cutting
Wear
festive
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