Halo Braid: Everything You Need To Know

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Halo braids have become a popular summer look, and it’s easy to see why. With their ethereal charm, these braids elevate your style, giving you a graceful, crowned appearance.

Maybe you've seen various halo braid styles on your feed and would love to learn more about them. Welcome! There’s a lot to say, but here’s a quick peek: as the name suggests, the braid wraps around your head like a halo, sitting beautifully just behind your hairline.

This braiding style has had its moments over the years, but it’s gained renewed attention lately. So, if you haven’t had time to catch up, now's the time and there’s a lot to talk about.

The braids give you different styling options, colors, and ways to achieve them. And in this article, we'll be sharing all about that with you, taking you from seeing it on your screen to trying it out yourself.

What Are Halo Braids?

The halo braids are a gorgeous style that gives you something like a headband effect. The braid is done to form a crown on your head, with just one braid. This means you don't have more than one long braid around your head, except you're going for a different halo braid style.

Taking a first glance at it, you might think the classic halo braid is hard to style, but it's not. With the steps we'll be giving you in this post, you can achieve it easily.

How To Style A Halo Braid With Long Hair?

There are a lot of ways to achieve the halo braid. If you have long or medium-length hair, you're in luck since you can just weave your hair in one go, and that's it!

Let's see the steps here.

Step 1:  Comb Your Tresses

First, pick a comb and run it through your hair. This is to remove any lump in your hair and make it easy for you as you braid. You can also apply whatever moisturizer you use before you begin to braid.

Step 2: Part Your Hair

Create a side part, making sure one side is a lot fuller than the other. You can part one or two inches above your ears, then comb it once more.

Step 3: Style Using a Dutch Braid

From the part you've created, whether it's the thicker side or the other side, pick three small hair sections on one side and begin a Dutch braid. As you braid, add hair from your scalp and continue to braid downwards until you reach the place where you started.

Note: You can make your braid tight or loose, depending on how neat you want it to be. A messy halo braid doesn't need to be braided too tightly.

Step 4: Make It Voluminous and Tuck It In

Braid till you reach the ends of your hair, then hold it with a hair elastic. Now, if you want your halo to be more fuller, pull different parts of it as much as you want.

Hide the ends beneath the braids afterward, using some bobby pins to secure them properly.

Halo Braid Hair Tutorial on Short Hair

Considering your hair length, you might have thought it's impossible to achieve a halo braid, but it is. With the use of hair extensions, you can achieve a full style and if you'd prefer not to use extensions, there’s another way.

Take a look at both methods below.

Method One: Using Hair Extensions for Thick Hair

For those with natural curly or kinky hair, we'll advise you to add extensions to your hair. Here are the steps;

Step 1: Gather a Few Tools

You'll need a rattail comb, braiding extensions, hair brush, and styling gel. Once you have your tools and products, move to the next step.

Step 2: Prepare the Extensions

Depending on how full you want your braid to be and the size and length of your hair, you may need to cut four to six inches from the hair extension.

Move further and divide your braiding extension into two. Make sure one side is bigger than the other. Now, cross the extensions using the two and leave it aside.

Step 3: Time to Prep Your Hair

For your hair, use your brush to comb through. Make sure there are no knots, then move to your edges.

In this part, you'll need to use your rattail comb to lay your edges. Do this after you've applied the gel to your ‘baby hair’. But there's no rule to how you must lay it. Just do you.

Apply some gel to the nape of your neck too.

Step 4: Section Your Hair

If you've noticed, from the last step we won't be braiding from the front like we did with the previous method. Here, you'll be braiding from the side so section your hair at the crown of your head.

Create a part in the middle using the tip of your rattail comb, and let it form like a bowl by combing the hair to fall on every side.

Step 5: Braiding Your Halo

Remember the area you sectioned in the middle, now, use your rattail comb to part behind your ears, making sure it connects with the one at the crown of your head. The line doesn't have to be straight here.

Grab an amount of your hair with the hair extensions in your hands and start braiding. If you find it difficult to start with the extension, you can create your three strands before adding the extensions to your hair.

Continue to braid, pulling your hair to the strands so it's neat. If the extension is a little dry, add products to it to make it softer and easier to deal with. Once you've reached the part where you started braiding, finish the braid to the end and tuck it under the halo.

Use a few pins to hold it in place or sew it using a needle and thread.

Note: Braid closely to your hairline so you don't have flyaways after some days.

Method Two: Using Two Braids

This method allows you to use your hair instead of using hair extensions. You simply divide your hair into two and braid each side to give you a cute halo style. Here's how:

Step 1: Brush Your Hair

Run your brush through your hair to give you a smooth base for the braid. Apply a moisturizer afterwards then go on to create a section.

Step 2: Braid Your Hair

Divide your hair by the side to create a deep side part. Then, start to braid by picking three pieces on one side. Continue to braid by adding strands from your scalp till you reach the nape of your neck after you pass the middle. When you do, finish the braid to the tip and secure it with a hair elastic.

Move to the other side and braid your hair again to the back. Make sure your hands are placed around your hairline so the braid sits there. At the end, once you finish the braid, hold it with a hair elastic.

Here comes the fun part: crisscross your braids and tuck them to hide them away. Use some pins to hold them and keep them from removing.

You can raise your braids in a few places for more volume and you've achieved your halo braid style.

Some Halo Braid Hairstyles

1. Double Halo Braid

This is another gorgeous way to style your halo braid. Instead of going for one, choose to wear two. It can give you an elegant look and make it last longer than when wearing one.

2. Braided Halo

If you have short hair, the braided halo is a unique style you should try. It allows you to combine your cornrows with the halo braid to create a stunning look. For this look, get hair extensions as you'll need them, especially for your halo.

3. Halo Braid with a Middle Part

From the methods in this article, we showed you it's possible to style your halo with a side part or from behind your ears. But are you aware you can create a middle part too? There are multiple ways you can style the halo braids!

What is the Difference Between a Halo Braid and a Crown Braid?

Here's the part everyone gets confused about—is a halo braid and a crown braid the same style, or are they different? Well, they are two different styles. While they look similar, crown braids involve French braiding your hair, and halo braids use the Dutch braid.

Plus, the crown braid divides your hair into two, which the halo braid doesn't. Yet, don't be shocked if there are stylists who refer to both styles as one.

Conclusion

In this post, we've tried mentioning everything you need to know about the halo braid. If you have other questions, kindly let us know in the comment section.