Fall is here and that means cozy sweaters, suede booties, piles of crisp leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes. Dutch braids are a great braid to incorporate into the new season because they will make any outfit pop, and are the perfect solution for medium or long tresses. They are all no-muss, no-fuss ‘dos that you can do yourself any day of the week. Ready to try?

Here are some other great Dutch Braid hairstyles to try!

• Mohawk Braid Top Knot
• Dutch Braided Top Knot
• Dutch Mohawk Ponytail

Half Up Mohawk Dutch Braid Supplies:

• Paddle brush
• Clear elastic band
• *optional: 1″ curling iron
• 1 bobby pins
• Firm-hold hairspray

Instructions:

• Step 1 / Start by brushing the hair straight back from the forehead and through the ends to remove any tangles.
• Step 2 / Pick up a 2″ wide section of hair at the center of the forehead and two smaller sections directly behind it, one slightly to the right and one to the left.
• Step 3 / Begin a dutch braid by crossing the side strands underneaththe middle section.
• Step 4 / Start incorporating small sections of hair into the braid keeping it right along the center of the top of the head.
• Step 5 / When the braid reaches the back of the crown, braid the rest of the section into a regular braid without adding in any extra hair.
• Step 6 / Tie it off with a clear elastic band.
• Step 7 / Separate off a small section of hair from the ends of the braid and and wrap it around the hair band to hide it.
• Step 8 / Secure the end of the wrapped section with a bobby pin sliding it into the center of the braid.
• Step 9 / Spray the top and sides of the hair with a firm hold hairspray and smooth down any flyaways. Add some curls to the ends as an optional extra step!

Mohawk Dutch Braid Messy Bun Supplies:

• Paddle brush
• Clear elastic band
• Fabric hair band
• Firm-hold hairspray

Instructions:

• Step 1 / Brush through the hair to remove any tangles.
• Step 2 / Create a dutch braid going down the center of the top of the head and then down the back as in the previous step.
• Step 3 / Incorporate hair into the braid until it reaches the nape of the neck.
• Step 4 / Tie off the braid with a hair band so it creates a low ponytail.
• Step 5 / Pick up a small section from the ponytail and loop it up towards the hair band, then tuck it in creating a loop.
• Step 6 / Continue creating loops with sections of the ponytail until all the hair is looped. The hair should gradually form a donut shape.
• Step 7 / Pull the bun tight against the head then set it with a firm hold hairspray, smoothing down any flyaways.

Dutch Braid Wrapped High Bun Supplies:

• Paddle brush
• Fabric hair band
• Mesh donut
• 1 bobby pins
• Clear elastic band
• Firm-hold hairspray

Instructions:

• Step 1 / Brush through the hair to remove any tangles then brush it up into a high bun, wrapping the hair with a hair band.
• Step 2 / Separate off a 1″ section of hair from the ponytail and pull the rest of the hair through the center of a mesh donut.
• Step 3 / Pin the donut against the head by sliding them in near the scalp.
• Step 4 / Divide off a 2″ section of hair from the ponytail and separate it into two sections.
• Step 5 / Pick up the small section that was previously left out and begin a dutch braid by crossing the bottom strand under the middle section.
• Step 6 / Cross the top piece under the middle and then the bottom piece under the middle once again.
• Step 7 / Cross the top piece under the middle and pick up a small section of hair from the ponytail crossing it under the middle as well, bringing it into the braid.
• Step 8 / Now cross the bottom piece under the middle and the top piece under again.
• Step 9 / Pick up a new section from the ponytail and cross it under as well, bringing it into the braid.
• Step 10 / Now repeat the previous steps bringing in small pieces from the ponytail, wrapping the braid around the mesh donut.
• Step 11 / Once all the hair is brought into the braid, continue braiding the hair into a regular braid, tying off the end with an elastic band.
• Step 12 / Wrap the end of the braid around the mesh donut, tucking it underneath the start of the braid.
• Step 13 / Pin down the end of the braid and anywhere it feels loose.
• Step 14 / Add your favorite headband and set the style with a firm hold hairspray.