Dookie braids have come a long way since the playground. What used to be the standard style at school, always sporting the latest and greatest bows and hair clips, is now undergoing a makeover. Take the braiding game to the next level with intricate designs, pops of color and glittering gold beads.

The best part about these dynamic 'dos is that most transition effortlessly from the booth or campus to cocktails, making it easy to go from day to evening while still looking like a goddess! See the images below to prove this fact:

The hairstyle in this photo is a fairly traditional take on Dookie braids: these braids are long, lush, and thick from base to tip. A few gold beads add some much-needed bling, and those impeccably styled baby hairs curling over her forehead complete the look.

These braids start thick at the top and become thinner towards the ends. The beads added here and there at different levels look like they are sliding down and about to fall. A side parting is the most convenient way to wear longer braids hanging freely.