How long do double bubble braids typically last?

Double bubble braids can last 1-2 days, depending on your hair type and activity. Proper preparation with strengthening conditioner and finishing with extra hold hairspray can help extend their wear.

What hair type is best for double bubble braids?

This style works best on shorter, textured hair with lots of volume. However, it can be adapted for longer hair by creating more sections or opting for a bubble ponytail variation.

HOW TO DO BUBBLE BRAIDS

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Want an alternative to French braids and fishtails or looking to elevate your standard ponytail? Double bubble braids are here to help! Follow our step-by-step guide to rock this modern, bold, and playful style.

Double bubble braids work best on shorter, textured hair with lots of volume. You don’t need to be a professional hairstylist to get the look, but you do need TRESemmé.

Now, go get your double bubble braid on! Here’s how to do bubble braids.

Key Takeaways

Hair Type: Double bubble braids are ideal for shorter, textured hair with natural volume, but can be adapted for longer styles.
Skill Level: This beginner-friendly style doesn't require professional expertise, making it perfect for at-home styling.
Essential Products: TRESemmé Beauty-Full Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner, TRESemmé Volume Clean Dry Shampoo, and TRESemmé TRES TWO Extra Hold Non-Aerosol Hair Spray are key for hold and volume.
Tools Needed: Small elastics, a toothbrush for smoothing, and French or bobby pins for shaping are crucial for a polished finish.
Style Longevity: With proper preparation and finishing, double bubble braids can maintain their bold, playful shape for a stand-out look.

Step 1: Preparation

Preparation is key for achieving this look and caring for your hair. Braids involve pulling, and elastics can create tension, potentially leading to breakage. To strengthen your hair, apply TRESemmé Beauty-Full Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair and comb through. This lightweight treatment makes hair easier to manage and style, while reducing breakage.

Remember, bleached hair needs extra care. Get tips to look after dyed hair.

Step 2: Start at the front

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Step 3: Build a bubble

Two stylist's teasing and spraying a model's mini ponytail.

Tease the roots of your mini ponytail and spray TRESemmé Volume Clean Dry Shampoo, massaging it throughout your hair. This absorbs excess oil, leaving your locks volumized, restored, and refreshed. Brush over to create a big, bold bubble shape.

Find out more about how to use dry shampoo.

Step 4: Take two

Stylist creating a second triangular ponytail beneath the first.

Step 5: Join up

Stylist securing the second bubble ponytail with elastic.

Step 6: And repeat

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Step 7: Tidy up

Stylist securing the bubbles in model's ponytail with bobby pins.

Use French pins and bobby pins to shape the bubbles throughout. Spray TRESemmé TRES TWO Extra Hold Non-Aerosol Hair Spray onto a toothbrush to smooth flyaways on the sides of the head.

And you’re all set to rock your double bubble braids!

Looking for a fun look for longer hair? Here’s how to do a bubble ponytail

Mastering Your Double Bubble Braids

Achieving salon-worthy double bubble braids is now within reach. This bold and playful style, perfected with TRESemmé products, empowers you to create a stand-out look that's anything but ordinary. Embrace your unique style and confidently showcase your magnetic presence.

To boost volume, tease the roots of each mini ponytail before forming the bubble. Additionally, spraying TRESemmé Volume Clean Dry Shampoo and massaging it through your hair will add texture and fullness.

For optimal results, use TRESemmé Beauty-Full Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner for preparation, TRESemmé Volume Clean Dry Shampoo for volume, and TRESemmé TRES TWO Extra Hold Non-Aerosol Hair Spray for a lasting finish.