We’ve Found The Perfect Braid For Every Hair Length

Not just for schoolgirls, braids have come of age recently and are sprouting up all over the heads of our favourite leading ladies, songstresses and It Girl crushes. Yup, everyone from smokin’ hot mama-to-be Chrissy Teigen to newcomer Daisy Ridley and the ever-ethereal Rooney Mara are backing the sexy, sassy, oftentimes bohemian trend. With braids all grown up and hot as hell, it’s time to find your signature style.   

For Long-Haired Ladies

Braid Crown

As seen on: Ciara

Bow down to the reigning kween of braids. Ciara’s crowning glory is the perfect foil to her tribal-vibe dress, combining a French and fishtail braid with a relaxed, textured finish. Perf.

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Sexy Fishtail with Volume

As seen on rocked by: Ciara

Another day, another banging braided style from the stylish singer. This fishtail version is far from severe, working a treat with all that golden volume up top. #braidboss

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Secret Braids

As seen on: The world’s most beautiful woman

The lush Blake Lively is walking, talking proof that long hair needn’t be boring. A long time fan of plaits, twists and boho styling, she’s done it again with these craftily concealed braids, adding an undone, youthful edge to her otherwise old-school glam ‘do.

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The Layered Bird’s Nest Braid

As seen on: Chrissy Teigen

Another bombshell who loves a good braid, expecting mum Teigen sported a textured maxi-braid to this year’s Oscars.  The roughed-up texture and imperfect finish makes this a good choice for curly-haired cuties.

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Directional & Daring

As seen on: Rooney Mara

You can always count on Rooney to eschew the traditional glamazon route in favour of something more esoteric and edgy. Case in point, her slicked back, double duty braid at the Golden Globes. Not for everyone, but she pulls it off with panache. Love.

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For Mid-Length Lovelies

Two Little Piggies

As seen on: Alexa Chung

Sometimes the wheel doesn’t need to be recreated, as Br-It Girl Alexa proves with her sleek and simple plaited pigtails. Bonus points for that high-gloss finish. 

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Ice Queen Braided Up-Do

As seen on: Jennifer Lawrence

We may not all be able to weave a $4000 necklace into our barnet for some added interest, but mid-length, fine haired ladies will look stellar with this ultra feminine up-do.

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Braid & Bun

As seen on: Daisy Ridley

The Star Wars honey loves teaming her fresh face with even fresher hairstyles. Her tousled bun is spiced up with the addition of a face-framing French braid.   

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For the Short & Sweet Brigade

The Macramé Braid

As seen on: Lauren Conrad

LC may be growing out her golden girl locks, but we’re still crushing on that killer, tousled bob. Especially when she wore it half-up half-down with this macramé-look braid. So pretty.

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Camouflage Braids

As seen on: Sienna Miller

Growing out a fringe can be a right royal pain in the butt, but you needn’t stick to hats for six months. This twisted braid style is super cute on Sienna, the perfect way to jazz up a bored bob, and would look just as good in a shorter crop or pixie.

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