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Remember earlier this month when hair +makeup pro Janet Miranda of BE.NYLA shared her secrets in this bridal hair how-to? We were pretty smitten with the results, so you can imagine how delighted we were to discover that she has a few more tricks up her sleeve. This time involving, big, beautiful, totally unique braids. And who doesn’t love a good braid or two (or three)? Now it’s just a matter of choosing the best one for a pretty white dress.
Thanks to Betsi Ewing for the lovely photos below…
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Twisted Braid Updo
For this style, Janet pulled the hair into a loose two-stranded twist. She then rolled the hair upward and pinned into place.
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![Unique braided bridal hairstyle ideas | Hair and makeup by Janet Miranda | Photos by Betsi Ewing | Read more - http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?p=75600](https://redesign22.100layercake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bridal-hair-ideas-34-1.jpg)
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![Unique braided bridal hairstyle ideas | Hair and makeup by Janet Miranda | Photos by Betsi Ewing | Read more - http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?p=75600](https://redesign22.100layercake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bridal-hair-ideas-43-1.jpg)
Twisted Fishtail Braid
For this braid, Janet brushed the hair back, then started a lower braid. Leaving a portion of hair out of each side, she created a fishtail braid down to the bottom. Next, she wrapped the outside strands around the braid. Janet tied it off with elastic at the bottom, then wrapped a bit of hair around to hide the tie. To create the messy look, gently pull at each part of the braid and spray to keep in place.
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![Unique braided bridal hairstyle ideas | Hair and makeup by Janet Miranda | Photos by Betsi Ewing | Read more - http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?p=75600](https://redesign22.100layercake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bridal-hair-ideas-62-1.jpg)
![Unique braided bridal hairstyle ideas | Hair and makeup by Janet Miranda | Photos by Betsi Ewing | Read more - http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?p=75600](https://redesign22.100layercake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bridal-hair-ideas-23-1.jpg)
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![Unique braided bridal hairstyle ideas | Hair and makeup by Janet Miranda | Photos by Betsi Ewing | Read more - http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?p=75600](https://redesign22.100layercake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bridal-hair-ideas-42-1.jpg)
Romantic Side Braid with Bun
For this look, a loose French braid was created at the side and down the hair. The remaining hair was gathered into a twisted bun with curled pieces of hair, and pinned into place.
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![Unique braided bridal hairstyle ideas | Hair and makeup by Janet Miranda | Photos by Betsi Ewing | Read more - http://www.100layercake.com/blog/?p=75600](https://redesign22.100layercake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bridal-hair-ideas-61-1.jpg)
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Which braid is your fave?
Photographer: Betsi Ewing / Hairstylist: Wedding Hair & Makeup Artist Janet Miranda of BE.NYLA / Dress: Monique Lhuillier provided by Nearly Newlywed