How To Do A Bubble Braid?
Your hairstyle doesn't have to be too fancy or have an intricate technique, it can be simple, playful, and fun. That's what the bubble braid gives.
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What Is A Bubble Braid?
The bubble braid is an easy style that takes minutes to achieve. It consists of little ponytails fluffed out and separated with hair elastics. While it is called bubble braid, you will be surprised that there are no braids in this hairstyle. But what it has- those little “bubbles” makes it unique and not any less impactful.
If you want to create this style, here's how you can.
How to Do a Bubble Braid by Yourself?
As we've mentioned, the bubble braid is easy to style. You don't need much time or braiding skills to achieve it. Gather your tools and we'll show you how to do it.
What Products and Tools Do You Need?
- Styling cream
- Leave-on conditioner
- A comb
- Hair spray
- Hair elastics
- A rattail comb
Step 1: Get Your Hair Ready
Before anything else, get your hair prepared with some products. While the products you'll use depend on your hair type and texture, you want to incorporate a good leave-in conditioner, a hair serum, or an anti-frizz serum (if you have frizzy hair). You may also want to work on your volume and define your curls (if you have curly hair).
Tip: The bubble braid works best on a bit of dirty hair. So, your hair mustn't be freshly washed, you can style it two days after you've washed it.
After applying your products, brush your hair to remove any knots or tangles. This step helps you get a sleek and gorgeous style when you finish styling.
Step 2: Put Your Hair into a Ponytail
Now, gather your hair into a ponytail style then secure it with a hair elastic. You can choose whichever ponytail style you prefer- a low, side swept, or high. Each will give you a different look. So, choose based on the vibe you want to achieve. Brush it to stay in place and be sure no hair is sticking out.
Step 3: It's Time for the Bubbles
Start to wrap hair elastics around your ponytail, leaving an inch or two after your first elastic. The placement of the rest of the hair elastics depends on what you want, and how long your hair is. However, the distance should be uniform to get more beautiful results.
Step 4: Fluff Your Bubbles
Now, you need to make the bubbles puffy- start pulling them out gently. You can start with the first bubble after your base, as there's no need to pull the area that holds all your hair together. With your fingers, pull the hair outward to create the bubble effect. Be creative with it and achieve any style you want. Once completely fluffed out all the bubbles, you can cement the look with the next step.
Step 5: Cement Your Look
If you are pleased with how the bubbles look, finish your hairstyle with a hair spray. While you can use any hairspray of your choice, make sure the hairspray holds your bubbles in place without being too stiff or leaving residue. You can also accessories with scrunchies, clips, and ribbons if you wish to.
How to Achieve Two Bubble Braids?
Apart from the ponytail bubble braid, you can style a bubble braid attached to your scalp. This can be one, two, or as many as you want. If you want to achieve that, here's how.
Step 1: Prepare your hair
As we mentioned, the bubble braid is best achieved on not-too-clean hair. To start styling, apply some hair products to your hair and prepare it for the process.
Step 2: Part your hair
Next, you want to divide your hair into two parts. You'll be dividing in the middle, beginning from the front down to the back. Once that's done, put a side into a messy ponytail. You'll be working with the other for now.
Step 3: Do bubble braids
- Now with your rattail comb, divide a triangle section from the hair you'll work with.
- Then, clip the rest of your hair so it doesn't disturb you. Tie the front section with a hair elastic, to be sure it is tight, and lays flat.
- Grab another section. This time you may not use a rattail comb. Remember to clip the rest of your hair away before adding the front section with the new section. Use a hair elastic to hold both sections together.
- Then with your rattail comb, pull out the edges of the hair. It will form a bubble once you do that.
- Take another section and separate it from the rest of your hair. Comb the section and tie it with the rest of the previous sections. Again, tighten it then pull out the edges in the middle of the braid.
- Continue with the steps until you've completed all your hair for that side.
- Moving to the ponytail, tie hair elastics to the tip evenly. Then, pull out the edges between those hair elastics to form the bubbles.
- That's it. Your first bubble braid is complete.
- Move to the next side and remove the hair tie. Repeat the process you did with the first.
- To make it easier, look at the areas where you placed the hair elastics and follow it for this second one.
Step 4: Final touch
Pull out the bubbles again on each ponytail to be sure they are nice and beautiful. Go in with your hair spray and you're ready to go!
How Long Does the Bubble Braid Last?
The bubble braid can last for a few hours to a few days. This depends on various factors such as your lifestyle, and hair texture. However, if you'd like to wear your bubble braid for more than one day, do the following things.
- You can make the hair elastics tighter. Since using any hair elastics can be harmful, we recommend using gentle ones or even scrunchies to minimize any damage to your hair. That way, you can tighten it.
- Also, you want to wear a satin bonnet to sleep. This is to prevent friction with your pillowcase which can cause other issues. And to play it safe, you can use a silk pillowcase.
- Avoid touching your braids too often. You can get the elastics to snap if they are not strong or deform your bubbles.
- Lastly, use an anti-frizz serum before you begin styling. It'll help keep your hair sleek with no flyaways. The hairspray is also important in molding your hair.
Who Does the Bubble Braid Work Best For?
The bubble braid works for everyone and all hair texture (straight, wavy, curly, coily hair). You can easily customize it to suit your hair type and length. So, whether you have long tresses, short ones, or thick type 4 hair or fine straight hair, you can achieve the bubble braid.
Plus, you can incorporate this braid into your hairstyle in multiple ways. You can choose to go for the regular two bubble braids, a half-up, half-down style, or double pigtails, anyone works. And they all look amazing when styled. So, if you've been searching for a fun way to style your hair, go for the bubble braid.
8 Best Bubble Braids Hairstyles
1. Face Framing Bubble Braids
2. Half Up Half Down Bubble Braid
3. Messy Bubble Braid
4. Low Bubble Braid
5. High Bubble Braid Ponytail
6. Double Bubble Braids On Curly Hair
7. Bubble Braids With Hair Rings
8. Round Bubble Braids
Tips on How to Do a Beautiful Bubble Braid as a Beginner
Our steps above should help you with how to do a bubble braid. However, here are some further tips that can guide you as a beginner.
1. Choose a Simple Bubble Braid Style
As a beginner, you can start by creating an easy ponytail bubble. It's easy, and shouldn't take much of your time. Once you've mastered the basics, you can try other bubble braid styles you want.
2. Pick a Parting
If you'd like to create bubble braids attached to the scalp, pick a parting that works for the braids and looks good on you. A simple middle part is perfect for the bubble braids. But a side part works too and will make it more unique.
3. The Right Hair Ties
Wearing tight hair ties for long isn't favorable for your hair. So, you want to use something comfortable and won't affect your strands. Hair scrunchies are a good option. They can minimize the damage to your hair and still look good. However, if you want to wear the style only for a few hours, you can use regular hair elastics.
4. Use Adequate Products
Never skimp on the products you are using. They make your hair turn out great, so use them adequately. The serum will help keep frizziness at bay and the hairspray will hold your style in place. Although the products should not be too much, they should not be too little.
Conclusion
The bubble braid is the perfect and easy-to-style hairstyle that takes minutes to complete. We hope this article helps you achieve your bubble braid yourself without any trouble.
Do you have any other questions on how to do bubble braid? If you do, please leave them in the comment section below. We will be happy to answer any questions from you.
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