rope braid

Twisted strand pattern

A rope braid is a hairstyle created by twisting two sections of hair around each other, resembling the spiral pattern of twisted rope.

Simpler than a traditional three-strand braid, it holds well and creates a textured, elegant look: She pulled her hair into a quick rope braid for the gym.

Related
  • plaitWoven strand of hair
  • twistRotating motion or surprise
  • cordFlexible twisted strand
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric
  • strandThin fiber piece

sailor's knot · tie the knot · fibers · natural fiber · lasso · tug of war · hemp · twine · coil · noose · intertwine · tress · hair · pigtail · macrame · nautical · rigging · sailor

Categories
Opposites
braiding structure/complexity

rope braidunbraided

Released from interwoven state

fishtail braid · straight hair · loose waves · free-flowing · untied

strand manipulation technique

rope braidmicro braids

Tiny sectioned hair weaving

basket weave · knot · macramé

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G