1.   He had his hair in a tight braid instead of flowing out his helmet and down his back.

2.   Her fiery hair stuck straight out from either side of her head in two tight braids.

3.   Her hair is tied in tight braids.

4.   She untwisted her reddish-brown hair from a tight braid to prepare for sleep.

5.   The women dress in elegant woolen ponchos and skirts with matching hats and wear their hair in small tight braids.