How to Create a Braided Crown Hairstyle
A braided crown is two Dutch or French braids that wrap around your head and meet at the back, secured with bobby pins.
Step by step
Prep your hair
Start with day-old hair for better grip. Spray with texturizing spray if your hair is too clean or slippery. Part your hair down the middle from forehead to nape.
Begin the first braid
Starting at your left ear, take a small section and begin a Dutch braid moving upward toward your forehead. Add hair as you braid along your hairline, keeping the braid tight against your head.
Continue around the crown
Keep braiding around the curve of your head, following your hairline. When you reach behind your right ear, you'll run out of new hair to add—just continue with a regular braid.
Start the second side
Repeat the same process on the right side, Dutch braiding from your right ear up and around. This braid should meet the first one at the back of your head.
Secure and hide the ends
Pin both braid ends under the opposite braid, tucking them completely out of sight. Use bobby pins that match your hair color and insert them at angles for the strongest hold.
Questions people ask
How long does hair need to be for a braided crown?
You need at least shoulder-length hair, though chin-length can work with bobby pin reinforcement.
Why does my braid keep falling apart?
Your hair is probably too clean—use dry shampoo or texturizing spray for grip.
How do I make it look fuller?
Gently pull apart each section of the braid after it's secured, working from bottom to top.
Variations
- Loose romantic crown: Gently tug at the braid sections after pinning to create a softer, more voluminous look.
- Half-up crown: Only braid the front sections, leaving the back hair down for a less formal style.
- Fishtail crown: Use fishtail braids instead of Dutch braids for a more intricate, textured appearance.