Braided Beauty

 I am really loving the braids that seem to popping up everywhere for the last few seasons.  I wish I was better at getting the short fuzzy curly hair at my hairline to stay in nicely so i could wear them more often, but i really need to work on my skills. LOL.  SO here are a few of my favorite looks and inspiration of late.  One of my cousins always seems to have her braided nicely in many different styles, I might need to do some more practicing my technique.  Anybody have any tips for getting more polished smooth looking braided do's??  I have always liked these "around the hairline" braids but i think you need a friend to do them properly. :)