Braids might just be the most versatile hairstyle there is. Even more than the pony or the bun, braided hairstyles can be demure or edgy, and everything in between.
Here’s a look at eight great hair braid styles the stars do.
The “Ladies Who Brunch” Hair Style
If you’re having tea at The Plaza, going to an afternoon wedding or attending a cocktail party with the boss, try a braided updo.
Amber Heard, star of the recent thrillers Machete Kills and Paranoia, shows that a few face-framing loose strands of hair keep this ladylike look anything but stiff.
The Boho Milkmaid Braid Style
Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine rocks a milkmaid braid with full fringe and attitude. This celeb hairstyle is so striking you can skip the jewelry.
The Braid As Accessory
Think of a braid as an elegant accessory, like diamond studs. Katy Perry shows that a thin halo braid is a subtle and flattering finishing touch to lustrous healthy hair.
The Imperfectly Perfect Braid
Don’t get frustrated if you can’t create a perfect plait. Neatness doesn’t matter when it comes to hair braid styles, as Kim Kardashian shows in this side-swept halo braid.
The Hat Hair Braid Style
Love hats, but hate hat hair? A side plait, as Elle Fanning demonstrates here, can be the perfect solution.
The Bombshell Braid
If you’ve ever thought a braid couldn’t be sexy, consider Scarlett Johansson’s look at The Avengers premiere. A halo braid shows off a woman’s décolletage beautifully.
The Red-Carpet Braid
Texture and volume made the fishtail braid that Blake Lively wore at a recent movie premiere a red-carpet stunner.
The Edgy Braid
“Punk: Chaos to Couture” was the theme of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest Costume Institute exhibit. Emmy Rossum’s edgy braided updo fit the mood at the gala opening perfectly.
The Professional Plait
Stacy Keibler’s fishtail braid is polished enough for the office, or even a job interview.
Tips for Braids That Make the Grade
- Healthy hair is the key to braids that don’t look frayed. Banish split ends on the spot with an instant split end repair cream.
- If your elaborate braid style is held together with bobby pins and elastic, hide the evidence. Tuck the pins into the hair’s twists and turns and wrap a strand of hair around the elastic or use clear elastics.
- Messy braids will look refined if your hair is glossy. Give hair a radiant finish with a shine serum with argan oil.
- Creating braids won’t damage your hair if you begin with knot-free locks. After you towel-blot your hair, use a silkening detangler.
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26 thoughts on “Celeb-Approved 9 Gorgeous Hair Braid Styles”
Some braids are cute. some plain silly. There’s one I like but haven’t figured out how to master.
I love the bombshell braid aka the crown braid. I wish cornrows made the list I love that style as well!
These are so pretty! Unfortunately, I stink at braiding my hair. I wish I was better at it!
I love the fishtail braid. . . well braids in general. It’s funny because I can braid my hair, but cannot braid others. Every time my sister asks me I do a terrible job.
All these braids are so pretty. My eldest daughter’s favorite hair do is braids.
Loving the braids looking good
Lots of pretty options! My daughter loves braids. I told her I would try some of these out on her. Should be fun!
I love Blake Lively’s fishtail braid. So pretty!
I love this! I wish I could see them at an awards show and compliment them on their braids in person!
These are all beautiful hairstyles! I have short hair unfortunately but if I still had long hair I would try these styles for sure.
If my hair was long enough to braid, I’d try all of these styles! The ones I love most are the Ladies Who Brunch braid and the Red Carpet braid. So classy!
I love all of these braids! I had short hair for a while but am letting it grow out now. It is just past my shoulders and I can do a lot of hairstyles with it now!
These are some really gorgeous hair dos. I have super fine hair, so most styles my hair falls out of, but a couple of these look like they might work. Thanks!
These are all soo pretty!! I love braids – they’re so fun to do and look amazing! Love these styles!
I absolutely love all of tees braided styles!! I wish I could braid my own hair!!
When I was younger I used to wish I had hair that could be braided. Some of the styles I see today are just lovely.
I really the fishtail braid it is pretty but not too formal or rigid. Love the simplicity
I have never mastered braiding. I really like the look of the professional plait, though.
I love these braids. I feel as though the imperfectly perfect and the red carpet braids would be the choices I would use. I’ve never worn a braid since I’ve always had thick hair and either worn layers or had it cut short. I’m currently growing out my hair now and I really want to do a braid when it’s long again.
The Bombshell was my “go-to” braid when I was in middle school/high school. I loved it!
I love that braids are awesome right now. They are pretty and easy and cover up a bad hair day! I need to do more of them!
Love all the braids and would be wonderful if I could actually achieve the same look without going to a beauty parlor. My daughter does some similar will show her and see what see thinks.
I love the first one because I def think I could pull it off. I don’t think my hair is long enough for the mermaid braid!
These hairstyles are all so cute. I am obsessed with braids at the moment! The “Ladies Who Brunch” Braid is definitely one of my favorites braids of the bunch.
All of these hair braid styles are so pretty. My daughter always liked french braids and I would braid her hair often. I need to try these other braid styles.
These are all great gorgeous hair braids for any occasion. I love the side braids especially during the summer months. It seems to be cooler to have the braid of the back of your neck. Thanks for sharing these awesome braids.