Bubble braids aren't braids at all: they're ponytails divided by hair elastics every few inches, with each section puffed out into a round bubble. Here's what sets them apart, who they suit, how to do them and how to make them last.
Bubble braids at a glance
- Time: 3 to 5 minutes
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Best hair length: Shoulder length or longer
- Holds: All day
What makes them different
They take a couple of minutes, need no braiding skill and work on every hair type.
Who they suit
Everyone, including people whose hair is too layered or slippery to hold a real braid.
How to do them
- Tie a ponytail, or two pigtails.
- Add another elastic two to three inches down.
- Gently pull the hair between the elastics outward to form a bubble.
- Repeat to the ends.
Tips
Use small, clear or matching elastics. Tease each bubble lightly for more volume on fine hair.
Variations
- Bubble ponytail: one high ponytail.
- Bubble pigtails: two, one on each side.
- Half-up bubble braid: only the top section.
- Bubble braids on natural hair: extra full, with stretched or blown-out hair.
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Related styles
- Braided ponytail
- High ponytail
- Space buns
- Half up half down hairstyles
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FAQ
What are bubble braids?
Bubble braids aren't braids at all: they're ponytails divided by hair elastics every few inches, with each section puffed out into a round bubble.
Who suits bubble braids?
Everyone, including people whose hair is too layered or slippery to hold a real braid.
How long do they take?
3 to 5 minutes.
