Braids are super trendy right now (thank you Kardashian/Jenner clan), but to be able to do a proper YouTube search on how to copy these looks, you have to know what they’re called. Use this guide to help learn how to identify the many different types of braids.

Classic 3-strand braid

The basic braid that all other braids are based on

A photo posted by @primitive_girl_ on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:20am PST

French braid

A 3-strand braid that incorporates more hair as it goes

A photo posted by Hair by Tara (@hairbytmarie) on Mar 11, 2016 at 6:45pm PST

Dutch braid

The same as a French braid except pieces are weaved under instead of over while braiding

A photo posted by Luxury, Tumblr Photoes 💕😊 (@tumblrs_inspo) on Mar 12, 2016 at 5:17am PST

Fishtail braid

Hair is divided into two pieces rather than three, and small pieces are weaved across from either side

A photo posted by ChicasLocks Hair Extensions (@chicaslocks) on Mar 12, 2016 at 7:26am PST

Rope braid

A 2-strand braid that’s wrapped rather than weaved

A photo posted by kasia wheeler (@hairapy411) on Mar 11, 2016 at 3:20pm PST

Waterfall braid

A French braid with select pieces dropped rather than weaved

A photo posted by Theme: 🎀Pink🎀 (@cute.pink.posts) on Mar 11, 2016 at 8:56pm PST

Lace braid

A French braid where new pieces are only incorporated from one side

A photo posted by Renee Marie (@stylzbyrenee) on Mar 11, 2016 at 12:32pm PST

Square braid

A braiding method that results in a four-sided braid

A photo posted by @ana_banana_1998 on Feb 13, 2016 at 1:32pm PST

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