Pinners will get creative with braiding techniques that are protective, low-maintenance and glamorous. Beyond the braids, style mavens will add their own personal touch with beads or colorful highlights.

What the global data says

9x

increase in searches year over year for braids with fade

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Canada
UK
US

150%

increase in searches year over year for knotless box braids

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France
Australia
UK

145%

increase in searches year over year for yarn braids styles

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France
Australia
Germany

135%

increase in searches year over year for bubble braids

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Canada
US
Germany

90%

increase in searches year over year for Viking braids men

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France
Italy
Brazil




Tips for brands

Show Pinners how your brand can help maintain or enhance their protective hairstyles. Haircare brands can create a step-by-step tutorial on how to care for braids. Beauty retailers can promote hair accessories. And fashion brands can promote head-to-toe outfit ideas that complement braided styles.





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