Is your basic braid starting to feel a bit... blah? Don't get us wrong - we could never bid our standard braid adieu for good, but lately we've been in the mood for something with a bit more pizazz (we blame our Pinterest addiction). We decided to give our go-to side braid a simple upgrade with some texture spray, a bobby pin and a mini braid - and we have to admit, we're quite pleased with the result. Try this hairstyle out the next time you're itching for a braid upgrade but don't have time to pull off an elaborately woven 'do. You're welcome.

Directions

1. Boost volume: Fatten up your locks by spritzing a texturizing spray like Garnier Fructis Style De-Constructed Beach Chic Spray all over your hair. Twist and scrunch for volume.

2. Side pony: Gather your hair at the nape of your neck as if you were making a side ponytail, and secure with a thin hair elastic.

3. Mini braid: Take a half-inch section of hair in your ponytail and braid.

4. Wrap: Wrap this mini-braid around your hair elastic and pin the end in place with a bobby pin.

5. Braid: Braid the rest of your hair as you would a normal braid. Secure with another hair elastic at the bottom.

6. Fatten: Carefully pull on the sides of your braid, starting at the top and going down to "fatten" it and give it a thicker, more voluminous feel.

And there you have it - a simple upgrade that takes your basic braid to the next level. We dig it!

Would you ever try this look? What's your go-to braid? Tell us in the comments!