Braided hairstyles: Dutch braids, fishtail braid, crown braid

Braids beyond the plain plait: two raised Dutch braids from hairline to nape, a loose fishtail braid over one shoulder, and a crown braid wrapped around the head. Each is shown from behind, on a girl on a school morning and on a woman in a park, so the weave reads clearly. People who braid their own hair, or a child's, can use them as a guide. Type a twist, such as with ribbons, to ask for that version.

• a guide for doing your own braids
• a plait idea for a child's school morning
• a picture to show a friend who braids
• a braid for a special day

Frequently asked questions

Can I ask for a different finish, like ribbons?

Yes. A finish you type is a request for that change, not a promised result, and the three braids are shown in that form.

What is the difference between the three braids?

Dutch braids stand out from the scalp, the fishtail has a fine herringbone pattern, and the crown braid wraps all the way around the head.

Are these real photographs of people?

No. They are generated images made to show each braid, not photographs of a named person.

About toile

This page is a showcase and a starting point: nine samples already rendered, three readings of the pack crossed with three styles, each shown at the size and ratio it was made for. Take any of them further on the wall with a few words, or ask for all nine again under your own direction; a sign-in keeps what you make, and it is free while Toile is new. The recipe behind each sample — the subject, the style, the palette, the framing — travels with the image rather than staying private to the render: it is in the alt text of every sample and in the page's own structured data, so a search engine reads the same handles a person would.