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A style of braid that loops around the back of the head, in the same manner as a half updo.
If there's a visible tail hanging from the center of the loop, use half up half down braid instead.
If the braid goes around the top of the head, use crown braid instead. If the braid goes around the nape, use nape braid instead.
This style was previously mass tagged as french braid. Please note that a french braid is something else entirely and has been renamed to reflect this.
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This tag implicates braid (learn more).