9 TikTok-Approved Braid Styles You Should Try This Summer

Summer is the season for protective styles, especially braids, so we've rounded up nine trending braid styles. See them all inside.

Protective Hairstyles

Protective Hairstyles

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Janiah McKelton: Contributing Writer for Byrdie