Trending Traditional Indian Hairstyles

Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 19:14 [IST]

Looking traditional is something we all desire at some or the other time. Sometimes taking a break from casual jeans and top is very important. Traditional outfits do make you look pretty and gorgeous. But an ethnic look is incomplete without a perfect hairstyle. There are many traditional Indian hairstyles that you can try with saree, lehenga, salwaar kameez and kurtis. For example, a flower net bun or bun with a braid looks classic and are traditional Indian hairstyles that can go well with any type of ethnic outfit. Braid hairstyle and tight hair bun with center parting hair are very common traditional hairstyles in India. Vidya Balan made an ethnic style statement by trying lots of tight hair buns at the Cannes 2013.

There are many such Indian hairstyles that can be tried to look desi and stylish at the same time. Khopa, commonly known as top knot is a traditional Indian hairstyle that is trending this summer season. Many celebrities are wrapping their hair into a top knot bun in different styles to beat the heat and carry forward the summer fashion trend. Khopa is comfortable too. It keeps the hair intact, prevents it from tangling and also protects it from sweat. If you want to get the full desi look, here are few traditional hairstyles that you must try.

Traditional Hairstyles In India:

Top khopa

This is one of the oldest traditional hairstyle that is coming back in fashion. Looks desi and also keeps your hairdo intact.

Side braid

There are many traditional Indian braid hairstyles. Side braid is just one of them. It is sleek and looks stylish too. This messy side braid is a modified version of the classic side braid.

Flowered bun

In classic Indian movies, you can see actresses wearing a gajra. You can either pin it and spread on two sides of the shoulder or wrap around the hair bun. Another way is to pin some flower petals like this.

Half pinned hair

Half pinned hair is a traditional Indian hairstyle. Accessorise with few hair accessories like a sparkling hair pin or clip to look stylish.

Tail braid

Even now, you can see old women tying a fish braid out of their thinning hair. It didn't look good at that time, but celebrities now named it as fishtail side braid and is is very much in trend.

Side swept

Side swept open hair is a classic hairstyle. Long hair accessories like this one will add a different ouch to this desi hairstyle.

Rosy roll

Wrapping your hair into a bun and then accessorising with flowers is an ethnic Indian way to complete the look.

Flower net bun

It is another traditional Indian hairstyle that is very popular. Covering your hair with a net bun and then pinning flowers is a nice way to get the desi look.

Wavy hair

This is a classic hairstyle that can go well with any outfit. Be it a traditional or western outfit, just leave your hair loose. You can even tie a rough side braid.