Basket Weave Braids–Our New Obsession
Emilie Branch
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There’s a new braid in town and we’re obsessed. Basket weave is the versatile stitch you need to learn, whether it’s to update a fishtail, modernize your Coachella crown, or add depth within a tighter style—this hypnotizing look is made for you.
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Bubble Gum Basket Weave
The intricate basket weave stitching really pops against edgy bumble gum pink, created using products by Toni & Guy.
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Bubble Gum Basket Weave
In full zoom mode, it’s apparent how the overlap of the weaving crosses over in tandem with the style for maximum shape.
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Rainbow Brite Crown
Because basket weave is such a sectioned off style, it’s an amazing way to show off different colors—whether that means highlights or literally the entire rainbow. Opt for a looser weave and consider this the blunter version of a Coachella crown.
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Romantic Stitching
Basket weave styles are versatile—you can go from punk to prom queen depending on the tightness of your braids and how they fall. For a more romantic look, it’s always a good idea to make waves.
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True Texturizer
For a total texture game changer, braid straight down from roots to ends, concentrating the stitching in a vertical orientation—tie it all together on one side, et voila, you’ve got the standout pony we’ve been begging for.
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Snatched & Stitched Chignon
Lock down your locks in a voluminous chignon fit for a queen (or a bride).
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Alterna Braid
If you’re over the fishtail and don’t feel like going full-on cornrow, the basket weave is one of the best braiding bets for creating an original style while maintaining a classic braided shape.
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Make Modern Art
Really experiment with the linear style by creating space with your stitching—gaps in the style can be just as pretty as a tightly woven weave. We love how this feels like modern art, solely based on the empty space.
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Over Under Lover
The basket weave stitch is easily incorporated into other looks since it’s inherently dimensional. And it makes for a great finishing touch–especially when paired within a tighter, more fixed style.
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