Who has time to fumble with a hair dryer, or wait in vain for a salon appointment?
As the summer temps rise, braids are becoming the go-to red carpet style on our favorite celebs. Long fish tails, sleek side braids, and fancy up-dos are gracing the manes of Hollywood’s elite.
Behati Prinsloo
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Adam Levine’s new wife Behati Prinsloo shows us how it’s done with this on-trend side fishtail braid at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in June.
Keri Hilson
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Keri Hilson has been all about fresh-faced beauty as of late. The pretty girl rocked a sleek pair of dip-dye purple braids for a fun night at an Atlanta hot spot on July 11.
Ashanti
The usually blond Ashanti is all smiles with a fun set of box braids, as displayed on her instagram.
Emily Osment
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A single, tousled crown braid helped bring Emily Osment’s look full circle at the “Guardians of Galaxy” premiere on July 21.
Nicole Scherzinger
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Nicole Scherzinger is getting back to her music, and for that she’s channeling a funky and carefree vibe. A single fishtail braid peeking under her wild auburn tresses does the trick.
Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley is a muse for understated beauty. For an appearance on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” on June 25, her slightly messy, braided updo receives a seal of approval.
Monica
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R&B singer Monica gave her flatiron a rest, and went for a low-maintenance set of box braids for the summer.
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson is all about the details. The “Think Like a Man Too” actress presents an elaborate updo while on a trip to the British Virgin Islands.
Brandy
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Brandy has worn braids periodically since she was a teen, so of course she’s a pro at the look. The R&B singer wore a set of braided twists for a Hollywood event in May.
Kate Bosworth
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Kate Bosworth was the picture of perfect daytime elegance when she wore this gorgeous French braided updo to a July event in California.
Jessica Alba
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Jessica Alba went into full character mode when she attended Comic-Con with an edgy undercut braid to promote her latest “Sin City” flick.
Iggy Azalea & Rita Ora
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The hottest pop acts in the game teamed up to present some fierce braided styles at the Wireless Festival at London’s Finsbury Park on July 4.
Iggy Azalea rocked a side-braid pompadour, while Rita Ora sported a crown braid on her bright blonde tresses.
Nina Dobrev
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Nina Dobrev is the queen of intricate braided styles. The “Vampire Diaries” actress gives us more hair-inspiration with this loose fishtail braid worn to an upfront party in May.