Want to learn how to do bubble braids? You have come to the right place!
Yet another braid that doesn’t require braiding! A bubble braid is an amazing alternative to a dutch braid if you don’t know how to braid!
The more you pull, the bigger the bubbles get, giving you incredible volume on top of the hair! The degree of puffiness was thus determined by you!
This article is all about how to braid a bubble for absolute beginners.
What Are Bubble Braids?
This adorable and simple hairstyle involves putting hair in a traditional ponytail and adding spaced-out elastics to the tail to resemble fluffed-out bubbles.
How to Do Bubble Braids for Beginners?
Here is a step-by-step on how to make bubble braids.
- Take a section at the front of your head and tie the hair into a small ponytail
- Clip the ponytail out of the way
- Take a new section of hair below the first one and tie the hair into a ponytail
- Take down the first ponytail and tie it together with the second ponytail
- Pull in the hair between the ponytails to create the bubble effect
- Repeat steps 3-5 until there is no more hair to add to the ponytails
- When there is no more hair to add to the braid, go a few centimeters down the hair and add a hair elastic
- Pull in the hair between the elastics to create a bubble
- Repeat steps 7-9 until you reach the end of the hair
For more instruction on bubble braids, see the video below.
Why Should You Do Bubble Braids?
As I mentioned earlier in this article, bubble braids are a straightforward yet stylish protective style. However, there are some additional reasons why you should try this hairstyle.
1. Quick and Easy
When it comes to installing a protective style, having to sit down for hours is a common pet peeve among naturals.
With bubble braids, the long waiting time is eliminated as you can have this hair all ready in less than 30 minutes or less.
2. Low Maintenance
You won’t have to worry about using excessive amounts of styling products when you have bubble braids.
All you need is a shower cap, a cup of hair gel, a toothbrush you use for hair, and a satin or silk scarf.
3. Low Budget
Want to save money on a protective style? To create this hairstyle, all you require is a silk scarf, a few elastic bands (depending on how many bubbles you want), hair gel, a hand dryer, and one pack of extensions.
Other than the hair extension, all of the other items you’ll need are things you already have at home, so you won’t be spending a lot.
Are Bubble Braids Trending?
Yes! Bubble braid hairstyles have been around for quite some time, but they really took off in 2023 since they fancy up your ‘do with minimal skill or effort required—perfect for when salons were temporarily closed.
When women are searching for hip and fashionable outfits for proms, weddings, festivals, and other events, the trend tends to decline during the holidays before picking back up in the spring and summer.
Maintenance Tips for Bubble Braids
- Wrap the bubble braids around to form a bun and then cover with your shower cap when you want to sleep. In this manner, neither the gel in your natural hair nor the actual bubble braids are exposed to bathwater. The same goes for when you want to sleep: bun your bubble braids and cover your head with your satin scarf. By doing this, you can avoid smudging the sleek appearance of your gelled natural hair while you toss and turn at night.
- Simply reapply a small amount of gel to that part to lay the edges or a few strands of your natural hair back if they start to come away from the gel.
Conclusion: How to Do Bubble Braids
One of the best things about bubble braid hairstyles is their versatility. They can be styled into voluminous plaits, half-up hairstyles, or tiny accent pieces, and they look great on all hair lengths and hair patterns.
In case you need more length, bubble braids also look fantastic with extensions.
Are you prepared to try a bubble braided hairstyle? Try it now!
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FAQs about Bubble Braids
Are Bubble Braids Hard to Do?
While they may look like a professional style and tricky to achieve, bubble braids are actually incredibly easy to do yourself at home.
Do Bubble Braids Damage Hair?
A great way to get heatless curls the next day is to use bubble braids, just like you would with regular braids. But because elastics can put stress and tension on the hair, which can lead to breakage, we advise conditioning the hair with a leave-in conditioner first.
What Hair is Used for Bubble Braids?
A bubble braid works on all hair types, from pin straight to 4C textures.
