Plaits and braids reign supreme in the beauty world, which is why every summer celebs and influencers go crazy for them. Lets face it, not only is the hairstyle forever cool, but it's also hella ...

Seventeen years ago, Janet Jackson sparked a huge trend with her Poetic Justice "dookie" braids, and soon after, Brandy reinvigorated the style with her perky braided extensions. These days, braids ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

Braids are some of the most impactful yet easy, pared-down styles to create on all types of hair. From french braids to parting plaits, there are so many different ways to incorporate braids into your ...

French braids tend to be the braid that seems easy enough to do on someone else's hair, but super confusing when it comes to your own. I mean, if you can't see what you're doing, the difficulty ...

Whether you go for a neatly braided bun like Duchess Catherine, or an ethereal halo braid like Kate Bosworth, there’s something in our braid inspiration gallery for everyone. Everyone from Hollywood ...

It's 'plait' to see why this is the hairstyle of the season: These intricately twisted dos worn by Jordana Brewster, Emma Roberts, Brittany Snow and more stars keep you cool but look so hot Inspired ...

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Get the full transformation—from braid down to makeup—with this stunning Plait Passion Twist crochet style featuring Dorsanee Hair. Total glam in one session! NBC's Savannah Guthrie to pull out as ...