✨ How to Do a Bubble Braid – Step-by-Step Guide

Bubble braids are the perfect blend of cute and practical — they keep your hair out of the way on breezy beach days, but still look trendy and playful. Plus, they’re so much easier than a traditional braid!

Here’s how to create your own bubble braid in just a few minutes:

🧴 What You’ll Need:

• A hairbrush or wide-tooth comb

• Clear elastic bands

• Texturising spray or dry shampoo (optional)

• Hair oil or serum (optional for sleek finish)

👱‍♀️ Step-by-Step Bubble Braid Tutorial

Step 1: Brush & Prep
Start by brushing your hair to remove any tangles. You can do this look on straight, wavy or curly hair — textured hair actually makes it even better!

Optional: Add a little dry shampoo or sea salt spray for extra grip and volume.

Step 2: Create a Ponytail
Pull your hair into a high, mid, or low ponytail — whatever suits your vibe. Secure it with a regular elastic.

Step 3: Add Your First Bubble
A few inches down from your first hair tie, add another clear elastic.
Gently tug at the section between the elastics to loosen it and “puff” it out into a bubble shape.

Step 4: Keep Going
Continue adding elastics every few inches, tugging each section into a bubble as you go.
You can do a full-length bubble braid or stop halfway for a ponytail version.

Step 5: Style It Up

• Gently pull out a few face-framing strands for a softer look.

• Add a scrunchie or pastel bow at the top for extra beachy charm.

• Mist with a light-hold hairspray if you want it to last all day.

💡 Quick Tips:

• Use clear elastics so the focus stays on the bubbles.

• For a relaxed look, keep the bubbles loose and fluffy.

• For a sleeker finish, apply a little hair oil before starting.

Want to mix it up? Try two bubble braids, a half-up bubble braid, or a bubble ponytail with waves for extra texture.

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