braiding 1 of 2

present participle of braid
as in weaving
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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braiding

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noun

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Meanwhile, short cuts and braiding trends require an expert’s eye, pulling precise execution into the beauty chair. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025 Coloring and braiding can also lead to breakage, so outside of washes, hair and scalp masks work as well. Caroline Tien, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025 The resort’s spa provides specialized hair services for natural curls and coils, as well as expert styling for extensions and even hair braiding—services often unavailable at other luxury properties. Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 In her interactions with the board, members with little knowledge of braiding insisted over and over again that there was value in setting the bar high and limiting practice to people who could afford schooling. Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braiding
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Verb
  • Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.
    Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • While boho braids and knotless styles have their place, opting for a new hair color can be a fun way to switch things up.
    Essence, Essence, 26 June 2025
  • Messy braids were tied between her long extensions, creating the illusion of a Greek goddess.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • The doll has thick black hair, styled in two plaits on either side of her head.
    Jaha Nailah Avery June 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
  • Other braids seen on the runway included messy, pulled out pigtails and tiny face-framing plaits.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025

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