The Best Celebrity Side Braids

By InStyle.com
May 14, 2014 @ 10:04 am
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The Best Celebrity Side Braids
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Blake Lively

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If you weren’t team Serena to begin with, braid-fanatic Blake Lively’s messy fishtail, on display at a Gucci event in NYC, is sure to act as your tipping point.
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Eva Longoria

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Even with her dramatic Vionnet cut-out gown, Eva Longoria’s elaborate fishtail braid and face-framing bangs stole the show.

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Amber Heard

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Hairstylist Ricardo Rojas created an edgy side braid for the Cannes premiere of Two Days, One Night, softening Heard's look with tousled waves and dewy skin.
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Joan Smalls

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No stranger to beauty, the supermodel accentuated her Vera Wang gown with a deep purple pout and sleek fishtail braid, showing that those with shorter layers (or even growing out bangs) can still wear the trend.

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Amanda Seyfried

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Seyfried opted for a traditional braid at an Oscars after party, adding some modern appeal with height at the crown.

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Janelle Monae

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The singer walked the red carpet of the Met Gala in one of the most out-there styles we’ve seen, with a snake-like braid that wrapped Mohawk-style down her head.
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Freida Pinto

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Unlike most hairstyles, the beauty of braids is that they look even better as the day wears on, as shown by Pinto’s undone plait.

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Maria Menounos

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Menounos looked every bit the Grecian goddess in her textured plait. For major volume, gently loosen the finished braid by pulling outwards.

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Zoe Saldana

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For added volume like Zoe Saldana’s waves, touch up loose strands with a curling iron.
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Lucy Liu

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Liu paired her floral Oscar de la Renta gown with a crown-sweeping fishtail braid that added a sweet touch to her romantic look.

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Adele Exarchopoulos

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The French actress nailed the look at Cannes Film Festival’s Grace of Monaco premiere with her sultry smoky eyes, nude lips, and awe-inspiring braid.

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Chloe Grace Moretz

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Add a touch of romance to your braid by securing with a ribbon à la Chloe Grace Moretz.
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Kerry Washington

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The new mom looked purely ethereal in her side-swept braid, directing the focus to her peach-accented Thakoon gown.

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January Jones

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Jones looked far from alter ego Betty Draper’s structured bob in her messy, multi-tonal plait.

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Mindy Kaling

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For an elegant twist on the braid, copy Kaling’s effortless style, complete with a deep side part.
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Emma Stone

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Stone’s hairstylist Mara Roszak concealed her handiwork by wrapping the base of the braid with a strand of hair.

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Chanel Iman

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Talk about coordination. Chanel Iman’s tightly woven braid mirrored the lines of her dress.

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Doutzen Kroes

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While it’s near impossible to bottle her mommy-to-be glow, Doutzen’s braid, on the other hand, is quite easy to imitate.
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