Dutch braids can be a lot of fun. Long, medium, thick or thin, they work in all kinds of hair. Check out the tutorials and visual inspiration below and give your locks a fun little makeover for your day date or as a part of your vacay style.
They’re all super cool, although you are unlikely to be able to make all of them on your own hair. However, your friends will certainly be happy to sit down and let you learn how to make them.
35 Dutch Braid Styles to Make
Let’s see which are some of the coolest dutch braid styles we’ve seen.
1. Pink Loose Dutch Braid
If you’re looking for inspiration, a beautiful loose dutch braid can be the ideal solution for your day. It’s such a pretty style that goes perfectly with your day-to-day life. The photo comes from
2. Breathtaking Criss Cross Diamond Dutch Braid
This next style comes from Trendafilka Kirova, also known as
3. Half Updo, Half Dutch
We found this wonderful hairdo up on Insta via
4. Dutch Braid Cross Over
Also, with prom in mind,
5. Bridal Dutch
For a simple boho wedding, a beautiful boho hairstyle. Via
6. Dutch Braid Bun
A beautiful dutch braid that wraps itself into a beautiful top bun can be great for a special occasion but also a typical workday. Of course, this pic comes from
7. Spiral Dutch
Look how awesome this spiral dutch braid looks! Finishing off in a top messy bun, this looks like a fun updo to wear on special occasions. Get the inspiration from
8. Arctic Braid
This boho-style dutch braid is super pretty, featuring three different braids that mix. Coming from
9. Twisted Dutch
You can also go for this soft updo with a crocheted dutch braids. With prom season coming up, it’s the perfect summer vibe. The creation comes from
10. Whimsical Braid
Once more, we have a beautiful boho dutch braid that ends up in a fishtail. It’s so beautiful and inspiring, and we want it done right now! Found this on Insta, on
11. Sturdy Braid
This dutch braid finishes off in a bun, but you can definitely let your little girl without the bun if they want. It’s a sturdy do that will resist through a lot of playtime. We loved this idea from
12. Intricate Dutch Braids
Our next braid style on the list requires so much attention to detail. Since you start out on the crown of the head with a thin braid and then switch sides, this tight style creates a crown of hair. We loved this post by
13. Half Up Braid
When you’re looking for a stylish do, this is a great option. The braids come from the sides and entangle to allow for a beautiful wavy style. It’s a great summer style from
14. Two Buns
If you feel like two dutch braids are going to be too much to wear for a whole day, you can twist them up into two buns. In this way, they’re off your neck, they look awesome, and they’re super cute. These ones created by
15. Chunky Braids
Dutch Braids are awesome, but if you fluff them out a bit to create some chunky braids, you get a pretty casual result that’s perfect for going on a walk, to lunch or work. Check it out from
16. Twirly Dutch Braid
If you want a cross between a crown and a hair-do, this one will do – the dutch braid twirls around the head before wrapping up into a twirly bun. You can definitely spice this up by adding some flowery pins for a special occasion. We loved this design from
17. Side Braid
A side dutch braid looks so pretty and perfect, especially as it gathers up all the hair in one thick braid, leaving your neck bare.
18. Flowery Braid
Perfect for spring, this flowery braid brings together two of our favorite braid styles – dutch and fishtail. You start out with dutch braids, bringing in the hair from the sides, and finish off in a chunky fishtail. Style comes from
19. Infinity Braid
Coming from
20. Cobra Braid
This is perhaps one of the most intricate designs we’ve seen. Dubbed the Cobra Braid by
21. Double-Dutch
22. Side Dutch
We are swooning for this voluminous side dutch braid we found over at
23. Dutch Bun
24. Dutch Down
25. Dutch Low Pony
Go dutch all the way down your back with one of these low ponies. Again, these can easily be dressed up, dressed down, or accessorized to your liking. (
26. Dutch Crown
Of course, there’s the always beautiful braided crown that you can learn how to create over at
27. Sideswept Dutch
28. Mohawk Dutch
29. Kid’s Dutch
30. Wound Dutch
31. Front Dutch
Learn how to start your dutch braid out all in the front with some help from
32. Half-Up Dutch Fishtail
If you check out
33. Voluminous Dutch
Here’s another voluminous dutch braid that will become a new, fun favorite in your hairstyle repertoire.
34. 5-Strand Dutch
35. Thick Dutch
And finally, for those with thicker tresses, this tutorial is definitely for you. Check out how to style your extra-full hair after the jump. (
Final Thoughts
If Dutch braids are something you want to start adopting on a frequent basis, you can learn how to vary them up. They’re so versatile and cool, so we’d love to hear which ones are your favorites.
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