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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Diamond
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Curly • Thick
Difficulty: Advanced
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Chapel veil • Fresh flower crown • Pearl hair pins • Delicate headband
The 4 braids wedding hairstyle offers a show-stopping elegance that makes brides feel both regal and romantic on their special day. This intricate style creates stunning dimension and texture that photographs beautifully from every angle, giving you that timeless bridal confidence. Whether woven into a crown, cascading down your back, or artfully arranged into an updo, four braids tell a story of craftsmanship and feminine beauty.
Beyond its breathtaking appearance, this style is surprisingly practical for all-day wear. The multiple braid structure distributes weight evenly and locks hair securely in place, so you'll dance through your reception without constant touch-ups. It works seamlessly with any veil style, holds up beautifully in outdoor settings, and keeps hair off your face during emotional moments while maintaining that soft, romantic feel every bride dreams of.
Delicate pearl pins scattered throughout braids
Vintage gold leaf hair vine woven between sections
Crystal hair pins at braid intersections
Ribbon threaded through each braid
Ornate bridal comb at the crown base
Baby's breath tucked into braid crossings
Garden roses placed at strategic braid meeting points
Cathedral veil positioned below the braided crown
Juliet cap veil layered over the intricate braid work
Start with second-day hair or use dry shampoo for ideal grip and texture.
Apply strong-hold mousse to damp hair before blow-drying for all-day structure.
Secure each braid endpoint with clear elastics and multiple bobby pins crossed in X-pattern.
Finish with flexible-hold hairspray and let set 10 minutes before adding veil.
Prep hair with texturizing spray and blow-dry with a round brush to create volume and smooth any frizz.
Divide hair into four equal sections—two in front from temple to temple, two in back—and clip each separately.
Braid each section using your preferred technique (Dutch, French, or classic three-strand) and secure ends with clear elastics.
Arrange the four braids into your chosen pattern—crown, low bun, or cascading style—interweaving and pinning as you go.
Secure all braids with bobby pins in an X-pattern, gently pancake each braid for romantic volume, and mist with hairspray.
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Absolutely! The four-braid technique actually creates the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. Use a volumizing mousse before braiding and gently pull apart each braid section to maximize width and body.
Start practicing 2-3 months before your wedding, aiming for at least 3-4 full run-throughs. This complex style requires muscle memory, so the more you practice, the more confident and efficient you'll become.
It's possible but not ideal—sleeping may create frizz and loosen the structure. If needed, sleep on a silk pillowcase and refresh with hairspray and re-pinning in the morning.
Yes, extensions work beautifully with 4 braids and add gorgeous length and volume. Just ensure they're securely clipped in before sectioning, and braid them in naturally with your own hair.
