Stylish 2011 Braided Hairstyles Ideas

Are you tired of sporting the same boring hairstyle and are searching for a cool way to upgrade the style of your tresses? If so, take a peek at the following trendy and stylish braided hairstyles and inspire yourself for your next fabulous look!

Braided hairstyles seems to maintain their dominance this year also as hair braids offer an instant style change which attracts a generous amount of attention. These stylish 2011 braided hairstyles ideas are a perfect match for women with medium length as well as long hairstyles, so if you're searching for a new look which will not require too much time to style, braided hairstyles are the perfect option.

Hair braids have been around for hundreds of years, years in which a variety of hair braiding and styling techniques have been developed. This enables you to always change your look, thus avoiding adopting a look which will eventually become boring. These hair braiding techniques vary in difficulty level and might require a little bit of skill to create a flawless and fabulous braid.

Because being versatile with your hair can only be beneficial, and because hairstyles trends change every season, it is best to keep up with the latest hairstyles trends. To help you achieve different and stylish looks using different hair braiding techniques we have put together some stylish looks which you can try to recreate.

Hair by Daniel Hersheson
Hair by Michael Barnes

French braids are low maintenance hair braids which can definite attract a generous amount of attention towards your tresses. There are a variety of ways you can incorporate French braids into your hair and make it look trendy-chic. Milkmaid braids as well as side braids are the hottest styles in 2011 and they can be perfect for any casual-chic event. Keep the hair neatly styled or allow it to receive a more bohemian chic look depending on occasion and personal style as either way your braids will be the center of attention.

Hair by Cobella
Hair by Francesco Group

Stylish simple style braids look gorgeous and require a minimum amount of skill to be created. Style a simple braid ponytail which you can create centered high or medium low as well as side swept. The look obtained is simple yet chic so you will look great in just minutes without having to spend tens of minutes in front of the mirror.

Hair by Monroe Hairdressing
Hair by Angelo Seminara

If you're looking for an edgier kind of look, then you should definitely opt for a fauxhawk braided hairstyle which will definite make you stand out. Creating these hairstyles however require a greater amount of skill and possibly even the help of another person. You can opt to to a tight cornrow style braid on one side of the head while allowing the rest of the hair to remain loose. Allow the rest of the hair to receive a higher amount of hair volume. Also you can braid your hair centered from front to back for a fierce look, depending on how wild you're willing to go.

Hair by Goldsworthy
Hair by John Carne

Fishbraid or herringbone braids too can pose as a great option when it comes to an uber-chic hairstyle which will aid your feminine, stylish appearance. Creating the hair braid is not sch a difficult task, with a bit of practice you'll be bale to master the technique with your eyes closed so braid one or two ponytails into a herringbone style and you'll instantly boost the stylish appearance of your tresses.