These Swaggy Maze Braids are the Coolest Hairstyle

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Photo credit: ruben chamorro

From Cosmopolitan

Obsessed with these braids? Try this style I created by cornrow braiding a section of hair down the center of your head, braiding several "U-shapes" off the scalp as you go, before cornrow braiding against the scalp until you reach the ends.

Then, starting on the left side of the center braid, part the bottom half of the unbraided hair in horizontal sections, and begin braiding the hair up toward the crown in a zig-zag pattern. Repeat on the other side.

Next, tend to the top half sections, which you'll braid in a zig-zag pattern along your hairline. Then, create two buns with the remaining section of hair, adding extensions to each one before twisting the hair and wrapping it into a bun. For a chic touch, slip a piece of gold jewelry over the center braid hanging in the back.

Pair this with asymmetrical statement earrings and a bold, striped ensemble to turn heads in this gravity-defying, badass look.

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Videos: Jason Ikeler, Rashawn Colton; Hair: Stasha Harris; Makeup: Debie Kim; Styling: Tiffany Reid

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