{"id":10107,"date":"2019-06-05T11:29:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T11:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/?p=10107"},"modified":"2021-06-29T09:56:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T09:56:57","slug":"a-lazy-girls-guide-to-effortlessly-styled-braids-in-3-suggestions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/hair-tips\/a-lazy-girls-guide-to-effortlessly-styled-braids-in-3-suggestions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Lazy Girl\u2019s Guide To Effortlessly Styled Braids In 3 Suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Make your braids mop magical in under 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Faux Fulani Goddess Bun<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10746 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Faux-Fulani-Goddess-Bun.jpg\" alt=\"African women can create this goddess bun in five minutes.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Channel your inner ancient deity to create this look ageless glamour. To achieve this look: twist two large rope twists, leaving a few braids out of the sides of your edges.<\/p>\n<p>Wrap the rope twists into a large bun and secure with bobby pins.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Bantu Knots<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10747 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Bantu-Knots.jpg\" alt=\"Bantu knots are ageless, loved by all and easy to make.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take it back to our roots! Bantu knots are loved by children, grandmothers and everyone in between. Simply part your head into 12-15 sections, and twist each section until it coils into itself.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Rope Pigtails<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10748 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Rope-Pigtails.jpg\" alt=\"Add a bit of flair by sporting these gorgeous rope pigtails.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add a bit of edge to your outfit. To further confuse the masses, pair it with something light-coloured and cute.<\/p>\n<p>Section your head down the middle into two parts. Twist one section. Tuck the tip into the twist and secure it with a bobby pin. Repeat for the other section.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DarlingSouthAfrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darlingsouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/category\/hairstyles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hairstyle<\/a> tips and ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Image Courtesy:\u00a0<span class=\"irc_dsh\"><a class=\"o5rIVb irc_hol i3724 irc_lth\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/maneaddicts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-noload=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiRlbKMjb7iAhXFZSsKHbxxACQQjB16BAgBEAQ\"><span class=\"irc_ho\" dir=\"ltr\">Mane Addicts<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your braids mop magical in under 5 minutes. 1. Faux Fulani Goddess Bun Channel your inner ancient deity to create this look ageless glamour. To achieve this look: twist two large rope twists, leaving a few braids out of the sides of your edges. 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