Dutch braids are a reverse take on classic French braids, where strands are woven under each other instead of over, creating an embossed, 3D effect that sits atop the head.

Unlike traditional 3-strand styles, this technique involves cross-sectioned sections of hair pulled beneath the central plait, giving it that mounted, elaborate look perfect for hot days when you want volume off your neck.

I’ve found it’s a game-changer for stunning updos—try a mohawk variation for edge or a half-up, half-down style with flower-like petals woven in. What makes it unhackneyed is its flexibility: whether you’re crafting fancy ‘dos for a party or casual hairstyles for summer, the braided result complements any personality.

I’ve taught clients to master this by starting with smaller sections near the crown, gradually merged into thicker strands for longer hold. It works wonders with extensions for added length or texture, and honestly, once you nail the inside-out motion, the opportunities are endless.

1.Two Dutch Braids:

Double Dutch braids on a woman with a romantic vibe, wearing a pastel dress, sitting near a window.

Double Dutch braids offer a romantic, modern look with a 3D effect by weaving hair under. This versatile style works on any hair texture and can be enhanced with highlights for more impact. Once mastered, it’s an easy go-to for a chic, effortless look.

2.Dutch Braid Bun:

Realistic image of a woman with Dutch braid bun hairstyle, ideal for weddings or proms with ivory dress and statement earrings.

The Dutch Braid Bun is an elegant, practical choice for weddings or proms, featuring two braids twisted into a bun. It’s perfect for high-neckline dresses and statement earrings, keeping your hair secure while offering a refined look.

3.Asymmetrical Rolled Updo for a Halter Dress:

Realistic image of a woman with asymmetrical rolled updo and flowers, wearing a blush pink halter dress, perfect for a bridal look

Asymmetrical braids with delicate flowers offer a romantic, effortless look. Loose bangs add a playful yet elegant touch, perfect for brides or bridesmaids.

4.Dutch Braids Hairstyle for Short Hair:

Realistic image of a woman with Dutch braids for short hair, styled in a chic, sculpted look with loose waves, wearing a pastel dress in a romantic garden.

Braiding short hair adds volume and depth, creating a chic, sculpted look with tight sections near the scalp and loose waves at the ends for a relaxed, modern style.

5.Fishtail Dutch Braid:

Realistic image of a fishtail Dutch braid in a pink floral dress, romantic and feminine look with soft face-framing strands

The fishtail Dutch braid creates a sophisticated look by crossing small pieces of hair under. It’s a versatile style, perfect as a side braid or low ponytail, with a loose, textured finish and soft face-framing strands for a feminine touch. It’s both chic and practical for easy, stylish hair.

6.Braided Buns:

Realistic image of a woman with Dutch braids styled into a neat or messy braided bun, wearing a pastel dress in a romantic garden setting.

Combine Dutch braids with buns for a cute, versatile look that works for any occasion. It can be neat or messy, depending on your mood or time, while keeping your hair stylish and out of the way.

7.Braided Hairstyle for a Special Occasion:

Realistic braided hairstyle for special occasions, featuring volume and texture with a soft pastel dress.

This braid adds volume and texture, starting at the crown and working down. It can be worn loose for a relaxed look or styled into a bun for sophistication. Highlights can enhance the style, making it ideal for formal or semi-formal occasions.

8.Diagonal Dutch Braiding:

Diagonal Dutch braiding creates a soft golden blonde updo, with a light pastel pink dress and romantic outdoor background

Diagonal Dutch braiding creates an elegant, romantic updo that enhances your look with a soft, golden vibe. Whether relaxed or polished, it adds charm and versatility, perfect for both events and everyday wear.

9.Dutch Braid Crown:

Dutch braid crown with loose waves on a woman in a bohemian dress in a romantic outdoor setting

The braid crown is an elegant, easy-to-wear hairstyle that adds a bold, feminine touch to any outfit. It creates a bohemian look, beautifully framing the face, and pairs well with loose waves for a relaxed yet polished vibe. Perfect for any occasion, it makes you feel like royalty while still looking refined.

10.Braided Hairstyle for Long Hair:

Realistic blonde braided hairstyle for long hair with volume and elegance, styled in a romantic garden setting

A braid that crosses hair under adds volume and elegance, making it perfect for blonde hair. It’s a stylish, functional way to keep hair controlled while standing out.

11.Braided Updo:

Sleek braided updo hairstyle with a raised effect, featuring a woman in a light pink satin dress in a romantic setting.

This sleek, protective hairstyle tightens hair at the scalp, creating a raised effect. It’s versatile, suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions, adding polish to any look.

12.Messy Crown to Steal the Looks:

Loose Dutch braid styled into a crown for a romantic bridesmaid look with a light blush dress.

A loose Dutch braid styled into a crown gives a romantic, elegant look that’s perfect for bridesmaids. The slightly undone strands create a relaxed feel, while the braid keeps it secure all day, offering a graceful and polished appearance without overshadowing the bride.

13.Dutch Braid Pigtails:

Voluminous pigtail braids with loose ends, secured with elastic, in a romantic park setting, wearing a pastel-colored dress.

Pigtail braids create a voluminous, carefree look by weaving hair under for a loose style. Braid each side tightly at the roots, leave the ends loose, and secure with an elastic for an easy, effortless style.

14.Half-Updo with Double Dutch Braids:

Half-updo with double Dutch braids, soft waves, and romantic pastel dress in a serene garden scene

A half-updo with double Dutch braids offers a stylish, versatile look. Braid the top sections under for raised braids, leaving the ends loose or tied, while soft waves flow freely below. This style frames the face and enhances natural texture.

15.Fancy Braids on Auburn Hair:

Romantic fancy braids on auburn hair with a pastel dress

Braids enhance auburn hair by making the color stand out with their bold, raised design. To create them, braid by bringing each side strand under the middle for a more intricate, elegant look that frames the face.

16.Dutch Braided Pixie:

Realistic image of a woman with a Dutch braided pixie cut, wearing a red dress, showcasing a romantic vibe

The style adds a sleek, edgy touch to a pixie cut, offering both volume and texture with minimal effort. It’s a great choice for an easy-to-manage look that stands out, perfect for both casual and formal occasions.

17.Dutch Braiding for a Princess:

Romantic Dutch braiding for a princess with a soft pink dress, bouquet of white roses, and a serene garden background

The style creates a romantic vibe with two sections on each side, giving a soft headband effect. The half-up, half-down look combines elegance and ease, perfect for both special occasions and everyday wear.

18.Dutch Braided Hairstyle for Your Special Day:

Elegant Dutch braid crown with flowers and soft blue accents, perfect for brides or bridesmaids.

The Dutch braid combines elegance and playfulness, making it ideal for weddings and celebrations. It can be styled as a crown braid, with flowers, or soft blue accents, and suits both brides and bridesmaids while staying intact throughout the event.

19.Office-Approved Dutch Braids:

Office-approved Dutch braids styled for a neat, romantic look in a professional office setting with soft lighting.

This braided style gives a polished, romantic look that’s neat, practical, and perfect for the office, keeping hair out of your face and preventing flyaways.

20.Dutch Braid on Short Hair:

Dutch braid on short pixie-bob with vibrant purple color, wearing a lavender dress in a romantic, dreamy outdoor setting.

Dutch braiding a pixie-bob adds texture and creativity, with the strands woven under for a bold effect. Vibrant colors like purple give it a fresh, modern feel.

21.Classic Updo with a Side Dutch Braid:

Classic updo with a side Dutch braid, elegant dress, romantic background, realistic neck. Ideal for formal or casual events.

A classic updo can be enhanced with a side Dutch braid, adding a refined, queen-like touch. The braid creates volume, keeps hair secure, and frames the face softly. This elegant look is versatile, perfect for both formal and casual occasions.

22.Romantic Braids:

Romantic braids styled loosely with highlights in a soft pastel dress, creating a dreamy and feminine vibe.

They offer a feminine look with added volume, which can be enhanced with highlights. They can be styled loose for a relaxed vibe or tightened for a sleek finish.

23.Dutch Braids for Long Natural Hair:

Long natural hair styled in Dutch braids, woman in a light blue dress on a sunny day with a romantic background

These are perfect for hot summer days, keeping long hair in place while offering a neat, stylish look. Adjusting the size can create a simple or intricate appearance, making them ideal for casual events.

24.Double Dutch:

Young woman with double Dutch braids, wearing a blush pink dress, in a romantic garden setting, holding a bouquet of flowers.

The underhanded weaving technique crosses hair sections underneath rather than over, creating a raised, dimensional look. This method adds depth and visibility compared to flat French braids, offering a unique, eye-catching twist to the usual braid routine.

25.Highlighted Crown:

Realistic image of a woman with a highlighted crown hairstyle, adding texture and volume for a fuller, polished look.

To make the style stand out, start by tightly weaving near the scalp and gently pulling the sections for added texture and volume. This technique creates a fuller, more dynamic look, especially for thin hair, without extra products. It keeps the style neat yet effortlessly polished.

26.Cute Dutch Braids on Top:

Romantic Dutch braids on top with a rose bun and volume, in a pastel-colored dress. Realistic, natural look with a dreamy background.

Divide your hair into two sections, braid each one, and leave some loose ends. Twist the ends into a rose bun, pin them, and use hair mousse for volume to keep the braids in place. This quick style adds a fun, fresh touch.

27.Formal Braid Updo:

Chic formal braid updo with textured ends wrapped around the head, creating an elegant and sophisticated look

Creating a braid crown is simple and a chic alternative to a ballerina bun. Wrap the braids around your head for a fun yet elegant look, showcasing textured ends. It’s a great way to add sophistication and personality with minimal effort.

28.Intricate Everyday Updo:

Realistic image of a woman with an intricate everyday updo featuring light and dark roots, wearing a soft pastel dress, with a romantic background.

Learning this braiding technique can be challenging at first, but with practice, it becomes easier. The method involves winding thick hair sections under each other, creating a textured, spiraled look with a contrast of light and dark roots. The result is a stylish updo that works for both casual and formal styles.

29.Multi-Texture Ponytail:

Woman with multi-texture ponytail featuring Dutch braids and twists, wearing a pastel dress in a romantic setting.

A multi-texture ponytail combines different textures and sizes, adding uniqueness. Dutch braids or larger twists can enhance the look, making it fresh and balanced.

30.Pastel Pink Braided Mohawk:

Woman with pastel pink braided mohawk, shaved sides, wearing a light pastel dress in a romantic outdoor setting.

This look pairs shaved sides with pastel pink hues for a bold, modern vibe. It suits an active lifestyle, offering both sharp and relaxed styling options, perfect for making a statement.

31.Jumbo Side Braid:

Realistic photo of woman with thick jumbo side braids wearing a white dress in a romantic outdoor setting

For a bold look, try jumbo braids. The thicker, enlarged plait adds a fun twist to the classic style, making it trendy and attention-grabbing. It’s perfect for a playful, head-turning finish.

32.Double Dutch Braids:

Woman with large Double Dutch braids wearing a pastel dress in a romantic outdoor setting.

Double Dutch braids are easy, stylish, and durable, lasting for days or weeks. The technique weaves hair underneath to create large plaits that sit flat on the scalp. They work for all hair types and are quick to do, ideal for any occasion.

33.Dutch Braids for Men:

Realistic image of a man with dark brown Dutch braids, wearing a light blue shirt, sitting outdoors with a romantic background.

This hairstyle offers a stylish and protective look, adding volume, texture, and supporting hair growth. It can be done in various sizes and numbers, offering flexibility for a quick and easy style.

34.French Braids Dutch Braids:

Woman with French and Dutch braids wearing a white dress in a romantic garden setting with soft flowers.

French and Dutch braids each offer unique twists—French braids work along the scalp, while Dutch braids create a raised, intricate effect. Mixing the two can create a creative and modern look, with each plait tailored to your style, whether smooth or textured, for a striking finish.

35.Pigtail Dutch Braids:

Realistic image of pigtail Dutch braids with added volume and texture, featuring a young woman in a pink floral dress.

Pigtail braids offer a playful yet practical look, dividing hair into opposite sections for added volume and texture. This style blends creativity, elegance, and fun, making it suitable for both casual and dressy occasions.

36.Dutch Braids on Short Hair:

Dutch braids on short hair styled tightly close to the scalp, woman in a soft pastel dress with a romantic vibe background

Braids on short hair offer a bold, raised look that stays in place. Start close to the scalp and pull tightly for a secure braid, adjusting the tightness for a relaxed or polished finish.

37.Dutch Braids with Extensions:

Dutch braids with extensions for volume and a natural finish, styled with beads and a romantic pink dress.

To create longer, thicker braids, extensions are a great option. They add volume and a natural finish, and you can personalize them with colors or jewelry for a trendy, bold look.

38.Loose Dutch Braids:

Realistic image of a woman with loose Dutch braids and a messy bun, wearing a soft pink dress, exuding a relaxed, romantic vibe.

Loose Dutch braids create a relaxed, effortless updo without the usual tightness, suitable for all hair lengths and textures. Pair with a messy bun for a chic, time-saving look that can be as neat or casual as you like.

39.Dutch Braids into Ponytail:

Dutch braids styled into a ponytail, creating a sleek, structured, and playful look with a romantic vibe.

Adding Dutch braids to a ponytail creates a sleek, structured look with more body and fullness. The braids stay in place while giving a bouncy, playful vibe, perfect for a comfortable yet confident style.

40.Side Dutch Braids:

Real-life photo of side Dutch braids with a ribbon, pastel dress, and romantic garden setting, perfect for casual or polished events.

Side Dutch braids are a relaxed twist on the classic, positioned on one side for a fun look. Plaited under from the base, it can be secured with clips or a ribbon. This style offers flexibility in volume, making it suitable for casual or polished events.

41.Dutch Braid Headband:

Woman in soft pink dress with Dutch braid headband in romantic garden, looking natural and elegant.

Headband braids keep hair tidy and frame the face, offering a polished yet relaxed vibe. They work well with both casual and elegant looks, whether the rest of the hair is left loose or tied up.

42.Dutch Braids With Buns:

Romantic image of Dutch braids with buns in a light pink dress, creating a chic, elegant look

Incorporating buns into Dutch braids adds a playful yet elegant twist. After braiding tightly, wrap the ends into neat buns at the back or sides. This updo keeps hair in place while offering a chic, modern look for casual outings or special events.

43.Dutch Braid Mohawk:

Dutch Braid Mohawk hairstyle with large tight braids and small braids along the sides for balance and texture.

Large, tight braids starting at the center offer a bold look for both men and women. The design includes small braids along the sides, balancing volume and texture. It’s a striking choice for festivals, nights out, or a fresh daily vibe.

44.Half-Up Half-Down Dutch Braids:

Romantic half-up half-down Dutch braids hairstyle with a soft, natural look for an elegant night out.

For a special event or night out, try half-up half-down Dutch braids. Divide your hair into two sections, braid the upper part tightly, and leave the lower section unbraided to fall freely. This style combines structure with a soft, natural look, and works for any hair type, adding a unique twist to your routine.

45.Four Dutch Braids:

Realistic image of four Dutch braids in a chic updo, with a woman in a soft pink dress in a romantic outdoor setting.

Four Dutch braids form a bold, chic updo with tightly woven, structured braids. This style is easy to maintain, lasts for days or weeks, and can be styled into a neat bun or ponytail, keeping your hair secure while adding effortless style.