Boho braids resemble French braids but are more asymmetrical to maintain a more relaxed hairstyle.
Boho braids resemble French braids but are more asymmetrical to maintain a more relaxed hairstyle. The term bohemian braids comes from the root word bohemian, which generally means a person who lives free from conventional rules. Bohemian fashion includes a look that features colorful outfits, long skirts, flat sandals, bracelets, and colorful stone jewelry, all complemented by boho braids. To create a boho braid, one builds a bun of loose braids on one side of the head, thus creating a slightly braided and bunched look. These types of braids are particularly popular with women who lead more active lifestyles because braids are relatively easy to define.
The versatility of boho braids also makes them popular with hairdressers. Hairdressers use an asymmetrical design for hair placement to create the loose bun to the left or right of the face. The boho braid lifts most of the hair off the face and neck in a relaxed way. Like the French braid, it is generally acceptable for bohemian braids to be kept loose in place.
Boho braids first appeared in the 1940s. While the 1940s hairstyle relied more on a wavy style, modern boho braids sweep the hair to one side and have a more asymmetrical look. Since boho bread is meant to be loose, it gives the impression of a more disheveled bohemian look.
The boho braid usually works best for medium to long hair because the hair needs to be pulled from one side of the head to the other and then worked into a braid. This is generally considered to be the only aspect of the hairstyle that can be difficult to pull off. Boho braids are one of the most popular hairstyles because they can stay in place for long periods of time and require little touch up. In general, a boho braid works with most hair styles and can flatter most clothing styles as well.