If you thought braids were only for schoolgirls,
you are terribly wrong. Hollywood starlets are rocking a braid from red carpet
to the streets. Here styling tips to work this trend.

Alicia Key’s showed up the BET Awards with an
elegant slightly “undone” braid that’s easy to achieve on your own. Gather hair
in a messy ponytail. Before braiding the ends tease your hair with a comb for
the loose look.

Nicole Richie and Taylor Momsen like youthful
pigtails with an edge. Too keep this look fresh and modern don’t pull your
braids too tight – make sure to leave wispy pieces or bang to frame your face.

We can’t get enough of Blake Lively’s messy side
braid, which can best be described as a “Mermaid Beach braid.” The key to this
look is to keep the braid loose and curl and tease fly-aways to create volume.

Some ladies love braids of a more refined manner.
Take Jen Aniston’s laidback milkmaid look. Jessica Alba looks like royalty with
this crown braid and bun, perfect for hot summer nights.

Molly Sims and Fergie keep it simple and chic
with a high ponytail fish braid. Get the look by using pomade to create a sleek
ponytail. Divide your hair in two and take two small sections of hair
underneath and cross them in front. Repeat till you get this.

Follow these tips and summer on summer’s hottest
accessory!