The Best Celebrity Side Braids
The Best Celebrity Side Braids
Blake Lively
If you werenāt team Serena to begin with, braid-fanatic Blake Livelyās messy fishtail, on display at a Gucci event in NYC, is sure to act as your tipping point.
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Eva Longoria
Even with her dramatic Vionnet cut-out gown, Eva Longoriaās elaborate fishtail braid and face-framing bangs stole the show.
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Amber Heard
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
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
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
The singer walked the red carpet of the Met Gala in one of the most out-there styles weāve seen, with a snake-like braid that wrapped Mohawk-style down her head.
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Freida Pinto
Unlike most hairstyles, the beauty of braids is that they look even better as the day wears on, as shown by Pintoās undone plait.
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Maria Menounos
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
For added volume like Zoe Saldanaās waves, touch up loose strands with a curling iron.
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Lucy Liu
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
The French actress nailed the look at Cannes Film Festivalās Grace of Monaco premiere with her sultry smoky eyes, nude lips, and awe-inspiring braid.
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Chloe Grace Moretz
Add a touch of romance to your braid by securing with a ribbon Ć la Chloe Grace Moretz.
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Kerry Washington
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
Jones looked far from alter ego Betty Draperās structured bob in her messy, multi-tonal plait.
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Mindy Kaling
For an elegant twist on the braid, copy Kalingās effortless style, complete with a deep side part.
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Emma Stone
Stoneās hairstylist Mara Roszak concealed her handiwork by wrapping the base of the braid with a strand of hair.
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Chanel Iman
Talk about coordination. Chanel Imanās tightly woven braid mirrored the lines of her dress.
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Doutzen Kroes
While itās near impossible to bottle her mommy-to-be glow, Doutzenās braid, on the other hand, is quite easy to imitate.