Double Dutch braids: Ideas & Try-On

Double Dutch braids

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Two raised braids follow a center part and fall separately over the shoulders.

Talk to your stylist about

Choose the spacing between the braids and how tightly they should sit.

Living with the look

Soft elastics can keep the two tails secure.

A helpful reality check

A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.

What defines Double Dutch braids?

Double Dutch braids divide the hair down the center into two raised braids. The tails remain separate below the nape.

Check that the sections frame the hairline evenly. From the side, see how high the ridges stand and where the tails start to hang free.

Show the braid spacing and the thickness you want at the front. Ask how short layers near the ears can be included comfortably.

Dutch braid
Double Dutch braids frame a center part with two rows. A single Dutch braid puts the raised ridge down the middle.
Straight-back cornrows
Straight-back cornrows use several narrow scalp rows. Double Dutch braids make two wider raised lines on either side of the part.
Milkmaid braids
Milkmaid braids pin the lengths across the head. Double Dutch braids follow the scalp in two rows and let their tails hang separately.