When it comes to convenient, low-maintenance hairstyles [1], we love a good braid [2], especially those that look like works of art but really require a lot less effort to do — like bubble braids, for example.

Bubble braids have been around for a while, but we've recently seen a resurgence of them on our Instagram feeds, likely because it's the perfect style to wear when you're at home with second or third day hair and still want to look effortlessly put together. The style is Insta-friendly and easy to achieve even in different variations, and all you'll need to complete it are a couple elastics and a comb.

Read ahead to see some of our favourite bubble braid tutorials.