Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to try out some new hairstyles, and since I’ve got short hair, I thought, why not mess around with some braids? I mean, braids aren’t just for long hair, right? So, I decided to give it a go, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a learning curve, but fun nonetheless!

Getting Started
First things first, I had to figure out what kind of braids would even work with my hair length. I did a little digging and found out that French braids, side braids, and even waterfall braids could work. Cool, cool, I thought, options!
The Experimentation Phase
- French Braids: Okay, so these were a bit tricky. I started by sectioning off my hair and trying to get that classic French braid look. It took a few tries, and let’s just say my arms got a workout, but I managed to get a decent-looking braid going. I had to use a bunch of bobby pins to secure the shorter pieces that kept popping out.
- Side Braids: These were a little easier. I just took a section of hair on the side and started braiding. It was a lot simpler to keep the short pieces tucked in, and it gave a kind of cute, asymmetrical look. I used some hairspray to make it neat.
- Waterfall Braids: These are so cool. I sectioned the hair and started to wave the hair, then I dropped some hair to make it look like a waterfall. They were the hardest ones, but they are so pretty.
The Final Touches
Once I had the basic braids down, I experimented with a few different things.
- Adding Some Oil: I used a bit of hair oil to give my braids some shine and keep them from getting frizzy. It really made a difference in how they looked!
- The Crown Braid Attempt: I also tried to do a crown braid, but, honestly, that was a bit of a fail. Maybe my hair is still too short for that, or maybe I just need more practice. I will master it, some day!
All in all, it was a fun experiment! I realized that even with short hair, there are ways to get creative with braids. It just takes a bit of patience, a lot of bobby pins, and maybe some hair oil. I’m definitely going to keep playing around with different braided styles. Who knows, maybe I’ll even conquer the crown braid someday!