12 layered braid styles you need to try now

We’re throwing it back to Brandy’s Moesha days, when layered braids were all any of us could think about! Browse our gallery of looks.

The layered braid look has all the dimension of a layered cut on loose hair, but with the benefits of a protective style. These braids are usually micro in size to give movement, and can be cut to softly frame the face, or with harder layers for an edgier or more androgynous effect.

Can’t decide which style you like the sound of? Browse our gallery of layered braid looks below!

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