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Milkmaid braids
Two braids cross over the top of the head and tuck behind the ears to form a woven crown.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Discuss braid thickness and where to tuck the ends.
- Living with the look
- Hidden pins can help secure shorter layers.
- 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 Milkmaid braids?
Milkmaid braids cross over the top of the head to form a crown. The braid ends can tuck behind the ears or beneath the crossing.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Look at the distance between the braid and the front hairline. Check the side for the position above the ear and the back for the tucked ends.
What to confirm with your stylist
Show how far forward you want the braid crown and whether loose pieces should remain. Ask if your lengths can cross and be pinned securely.
Compare Milkmaid braids with nearby styles
- Double Dutch braids
Milkmaid braids pin the lengths across the head. Double Dutch braids follow the scalp in two rows and let their tails hang separately.
- Waterfall braid
A waterfall braid leaves lengths hanging beneath a crosswise braid. Milkmaid braids gather the lengths into a crown across the top.
Questions about Milkmaid braids
Can the crown sit farther back?
Choose how much hair should remain visible between the forehead and braid, then check the placement from the side.
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