BEAUTY

12 Of The Best Celebrity Braids

We've rounded up our favourite celebrity braid inspiration - ready to take yours to the next level?

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid went for a classic braid on the red carpet at the Global Lyme Alliance’s second annual “United For A Lyme-Free World” event. To keep the look sleek and modern, Bella styled her hair in a centre part, and tied at the nape of the neck.

Margot Robbie

“Fishtails + beachwaves on the stunning @margotrobbie in #Miami,” wrote hairstylist-to-the-stars Sarah Potempa on Instagram.

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Potempa then posted a second amazing braid on the Aussie beauty.

Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander rocked this stunning twisted braid on the red carpet at the Jason Bourne premiere in London.

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Blake Lively

The knotted braid the actress posted on her Instagram was just as stunning as that view. 

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Lucy Hale

We love the Pretty Little Liars’ braid (which was created by celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess) 

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Cara Delevingne

The model jazzed up her pony with a few tiny braids on the crown of her head. 

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Valentino spring/summer 2012

The loose halo braid was romantic, ethereal and pretty perfect.

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Emma Stone

It doesn’t get much easier than a single braid at the hairline (secure the end behind the ear with a bobby pin)

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Jessica Alba

We love Alba’s take on the Met Gala’s punk theme in 2013: a braid “zipper” at the back of her head. 

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Joan Smalls

At the Met Gala in 2014, the supermodel went for timeless with a polished over-the-shoulder fishtail braid. 

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Olivia Wilde

The actress’ textured take on the over-the-shoulder braid was made for lazy weekends. 

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Emilio Pucci autumn/winter 2012

Centre parts and just-brushed hair looked just right with double braid “crowns”. 

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Gigi Hadid

Why just do a topknot when you can do a braided topknot? 

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Jennifer Lawrence

For extra sparkle, the actress’ hairstylist weaved a diamond and gold chain through the plaits.

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Zoe Saldana

Of course, you can always just grab a piece of ribbon and tie it around the end of your plait. 

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