The best replacement for braid is mono.

The best alternatives to braid are rated as following:
★★★★★  mono
★★  monofilament
★★  fluorocarbon
★★  plait
★  limbo
★  fez
★  mono for trolling
★  french braid
★  false bottom
  super meat boy
  power pro
  manifold
  regular braid
  trine
  mono baitcaster
  mono trolling
  ponytail
  cornrow
  mono fishing line
  izorline spectra
  trick braid
  dutch braid
  corn row
  powerpro
  mario
  weave
  fluorocarbon fishing line
  castle crashers
  fishtail
  power pro braid
  mono bass fishing
  portal
  fireline
  mono line capacity
  mono line

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Speaking about braid, one probably shouldn't forget about ponytail.

Other search terms related to braid and their ratings are:
★★★★★ ponytail
★★★★★ bun
★★★★ hair down
★★ bun hairstyles
★ fluoro leader
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