Use the handle of a rat-tailed comb to create a deep side part first. Then, starting from the wider side of the part, do a Dutch braid that wraps along the side of your head, under your nape, and back up the other side of your head. Braid the ends in a normal, 3-strand braid and bobby pin it against the Dutch braid.  A Dutch braid is just like a French braid, but instead of crossing the strands over the middle strand, you cross them under. You can create a similar style with a rope braid or French rope braid instead. Use the handle of a rat-tailed comb to divide your hair into smaller sections. Tie each section into a mini ponytail with a clear hair elastic. Braid the ponytails, then twist them into buns. Tuck the ends of the braids under the buns to secure them.  Play around with the shapes of the sections. Instead of making them square, make them triangular. How many sections you create is up to you. The more sections you make, the smaller the knots will be. Skip the braids and do regular bantu knots. This is great for transitioning hair. Wash your hair and section it off. Grab a medium-sized section and comb conditioner and olive oil through it. Rope-braid your hair about 9 times, then move onto the next section. Keep going until all of your hair is rope-braided, then let your hair dry. Undo the ropes at your roots, but leave them twisted at the ends to hold them together.  To rope-braid: split the section in half, then twist each strand clockwise. Twist the strands together counterclockwise to form a rope. Use smaller sections on the sides of your hair, especially if your hair is short. Wash, brush, and section off your hair. Grab a small section, and comb hair gel through it with a wide-toothed comb. Rotate the brush through the hair to smooth it out as much as possible. Break the section into smaller strands, then coil each strand around your finger. Do this all over your hair. Keep a spray bottle filled with water handy. Spray your in-coiled hair with it whenever it starts to dry. Your hair must be wet going into the coils. Brush your hair, then apply a moisturizing cream to it. Use a rat-tail comb to divide your hair into 4 sections, one behind the other, from forehead to nape. Pull the front section into a mini ponytail at your front hairline. Repeat the process with each section, finishing with your nape. Fluff each ponytail, then apply hair oil to them.  The mini ponytails should be positioned down the center of your head, like a Mohawk. Twist the ponytails into bantu knots for a sleeker look. You can curl or pin them for an even more interesting style. If the hair on the sides of your head isn’t long enough to reach the ponytails, braid some cornrows up the sides of your head before making the ponytails. Use coconut oil to flatten down the sides of your hair while fluffing up the top section. Use a rat tail comb to brush the top of your hair forward, then spray it with hair spray. Starting at the back of your head, use a curling iron to curl small sections of hair. Curl the hairs at the front of your head back and up. Spray with hairspray, then pick through your hair with your hands and comb to loosen the curls and get a smooth, volumized look. To seal in your moisturizer on the top of your hair, apply a styling beeswax or mousse to the top part before you begin to curl, focusing on the tips of the hair. for a classy, timeless look. Scrunch your hair with a wrap and set mousse. Comb it flat against your head following your part. Apply a coin-sized amount of styling gel along your comb and smooth it into your hair. Then, starting with the hair closest to your part, use a rat tail comb to create a wave, pulling the strands forward and swooping them back. Each wave should be about the width of your finger.  Use a mirror to do the same on the back of your head. Don’t worry if the waves don’t turn out perfectly back here--the front is the most important part! Reapply the styling gel to your comb as needed. Wash your hair with a cleansing shampoo, then apply a deep conditioner to it. Allow your hair to dry naturally, then apply a conditioning cream and oil to it. Divide your hair into as many sections as you want, then braid each section into a cornrow. Remember to smooth down the fine hairs at your hairline with some edge control. You can use store-bought oils and creams, and natural ones, such as olive oil and shea butter.

Summary:
Do a braided crown if you want a romantic look. Try braided bantu knots if your hair is long enough to braid. Give yourself a twist-out with rope braids. Use hair gel on wet hair to get tiny finger coils. Pull your hair up into mini ponytails to create a faux hawk. Create a curly pompadour for stylish, retro look. Create finger waves Braid your hair into cornrows for a protective style.