asian bridal plaits — Bridal plait and braid ideas.

Traditionally South Indian brides wear their hair in a very long plait adorned with fresh jasmine flowers which just smell heavenly. Mehndi and sangeet nights are also wedding events where I find many brides like to keep their hairstyles traditional with long braids. I’ve created a few designs for those wanting something a little different yet still keeping the feel of the traditional three strand plait.

fishtail plait — Classic fish tail plait.

pony and skinny rope braid — Skinny winding rope braid.

ropebraid — Classic rope braid, this can be made much thicker by adding in more hair for a fuller braid.

Multiple rope braids for an interesting textured braid.

ruffled rope braid — Ruffled rope braid for a more fuller braid with a softer more casual look.

Some brides like to wear these type of plaits/braids on the traditional wedding day when their head is covered and the long plait it pulled over the shoulder and decorated with flowers or hair jewels like the pictures below.