11 Types of Plaits You've Never Heard Of (but Should Try)

Sorry, three-strand, french, and fishtail plaits: we love you just as much as the next Pinterest diehards, but it's time to take our plaiting skills to the next level. Set aside what you think you know about plaiting techniques, because you've never tackled these styles before.

In fact, most amateur hairstylists haven't even heard of lace, infinity, cage, ladder, and loop braids. But just because these techniques are unfamiliar doesn't mean they should stay that way — especially not when you have YouTube tutorials to guide you through mastering these new looks.

Step one: watch these tutorials and practice these braids. Step two: take over the world. Or at least Pinterest.