Braids have stylishly worked its way from juvenile semblance to being one of the most coveted hairstyles on the red carpet and runways. The original plaits have been revamped, modified and creatively restyled! Varieties are only limited by one’s imagination! Romanticize your next look with a crown braided hairstyle, cascading waterfall braids or a fishtail braid that’s swept to one side!
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Miley Cyrus’s long, brown hair is styled in a classic side braid. The top layer o..
Miley Cyrus’s long, brown hair is styled in a classic side braid. The top layer of hair is left loose and hangs in waves around the face.
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This model’s very long, blonde hair is styled in a loose fishtail side braid. Her..
This model’s very long, blonde hair is styled in a loose fishtail side braid. Her bangs are loosely pinned to one side in this casual, playful look.
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A casual textured plait was the hairstyle of choice at Costello Tagliapietra. Roug..
A casual textured plait was the hairstyle of choice at Costello Tagliapietra. Roughing up a braid is a cool twist to this coif classic! First, add a volumizing mousse to damp hair before blow drying. Once hair is dry, gather hair at the nape using your fingers. Create three sections and start braiding the hair loosely until the end then secure with elastic.
This model’s long, blonde hair is styled in a pretty chignon. A section of hair w..
This model’s long, blonde hair is styled in a pretty chignon. A section of hair was left out of the bun, braided, and wrapped around. Loose tendrils frame her face to create this romantic, formal look.
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Fishtail braid is the intimidating sister of the classic French braid. Looks can h..
Fishtail braid is the intimidating sister of the classic French braid. Looks can however be truly deceiving in this case. It’s not as difficult as it seems!
Get Blake Lively’s elevated ponytail with fishtail braids by following these simple steps! First, brush back hair to create a high ponytail. Split your ponytail into two equal (left & right) parts. Create a thin section from the outer edge of the right part and join it with the left. Do the other side. Continue overlapping the left and right sections until you reach the end then secure with an elastic. Practice makes perfect!
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Celebrity Hair Stylist, Jen Atkin’s opted to do a textured braided updo on Minka..
Celebrity Hair Stylist, Jen Atkin’s opted to do a textured braided updo on Minka Kelly to show off her gorgeous gown’s embellished neckline. She French braided both sides before collecting them at the nape in a messy bun. Let the hair pieces fall out naturally for an unkempt look.
Claire Julien’s long, straight, thick blonde hair is styled in a braided updo popula..
Claire Julien’s long, straight, thick blonde hair is styled in a braided updo popular in 2013. Claire wore this hairdo to the premiere of her movie The Bling Ring in 2013.
This model’s blonde hair is styled in an elegant chignon hairdo. A section of hair..
This model’s blonde hair is styled in an elegant chignon hairdo. A section of hair is left our around the forehead and braided in a French braid and wrapped around the head like a crown to create this unique look.
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Yet another potential prom hairstyle! We’re going gaga for Amanda Seyfried’s uni..
Yet another potential prom hairstyle! We’re going gaga for Amanda Seyfried’s uniquely intricate braided updo! Start by applying a liberal amount of light mousse (try Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Mousse) on wet hair. Once hair has been blow dried, stick your hair back into a high ponytail. Braid your hair loosely until the end and secure with elastic. Twist the braided hair into a circular form pinning as you go. Tuck the end on top with pins.
Growing out a hair from a pixie can be a bit daunting for most women. Have a li’..
Growing out a hair from a pixie can be a bit daunting for most women. Have a li’l fun with your in-between hair just like Carey Mulligan’s! The actress arrived at the Toronto film festival to promote Never Let Me Go sporting two mini fishtail braids pinned to the side. Create wispy ends for an extra edge. Adorable!
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This model’s long, thick, blonde hair is styled in a fun, flirty, playful updo. She..
This model’s long, thick, blonde hair is styled in a fun, flirty, playful updo. She has a French braid on each side of a classic, high ponytail. A strand of hair was left loose and twisted around the ponytail to add detail.
This model’s blonde hair is styled in an Indian-inspired updo. A small braid surr..
This model’s blonde hair is styled in an Indian-inspired updo. A small braid surrounds most of the hair to add detail to the formal style.
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This model’s blonde hair is styled in an elegant updo. To achieve this look, secu..
This model’s blonde hair is styled in an elegant updo. To achieve this look, secure hair in a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Braid the ends and secure with an elastic band. Wind the braid around the ponytail and pin in place.
This model’s straight blonde hair is styled in girly braided pigtails. This cute ha..
This model’s straight blonde hair is styled in girly braided pigtails. This cute hairdo is perfect for everyday.
This model’s blonde hair is French braided. To finish the neat updo, the end of t..
This model’s blonde hair is French braided. To finish the neat updo, the end of the braid is tucked under and pinned in place.
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Julie Bowen’s long blonde straight hair is braided in cute pigtails. Her long bang..
Julie Bowen’s long blonde straight hair is braided in cute pigtails. Her long bangs are swept to the side to finish the fun, playful hairdo. Julie wore this hairdo to the All In for the 99% Art, Music, & Cultural Activism benefit in Los Angeles in 2012.
This model’s medium-length wavy blonde hair has a braided headband. To create t..
This model’s medium-length wavy blonde hair has a braided headband. To create the headband, braid a section of hair over one ear, wrap the braid around the head, and pin below the opposite ear.
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Debra Messing’s long brown hair is styled in a fun and playful formal updo. To ac..
Debra Messing’s long brown hair is styled in a fun and playful formal updo. To achieve this look, secure hair with an elastic band in a high ponytail. Braid a small section of the ponytail and curl the loose ends. Debra wore this look to the Trevor Projects Trevor Live benefit at Chelsea Piers in New York City in 2012.
This model’s blonde hair is styled in a French fishtail braid chignon updo. To ac..
This model’s blonde hair is styled in a French fishtail braid chignon updo. To achieve this look, begin on one side of the head and make a French fishtail braid from there to the bottom of the opposite side. Curve the braid around the head until all of the hair is braided. Secure the end with an elastic. Use pins to shape ends in a chignon.
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This model’s wavy, long, brown hair is dressed up with a fishtail twisted braide..
This model’s wavy, long, brown hair is dressed up with a fishtail twisted braided headband. To achieve this look, create a fishtail braid in a section of hair above one ear. Wrap braid around head like a headband and secure with pins behind other ear.
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