Zendaya's Golden Hour Box Braid Selfie Just Won The Internet
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Zendaya's Golden Hour Box Braid Selfie Just Won The Internet
Second only to our obsession with all things weddings, braid styles and plait hairstyles are basically what we spend our life pinning.
When we're not finding out how exactly Kate Bosworth nailed that backwards parting plait, or following step by steps of how to do a fishtail plait IRL, we're spending way too much time imagining all the different intricate braids and super subtle plaits we could be doing.
From French and fishtail, to halo, ponytail and boxer braids, there's almost too many A-list plait hairstyles we're into. Do Pinterest boards have a maximum limit??
'Braids are a great way to experiment and be more creative with your hair,' says TONI&GUY Creative Director, Cos Sakkas. 'In 2020 we’re seeing a move on from the traditional three strand plait into a more complex braid. Whether this is by adding more strands, incorporating fabric, or braiding around the hairline, leaving the ends loose.'
Sakkas' celeb plait inspo? 'Zendaya looks amazing with a plaited hairstyle – she looked stunning with her waist-long box braids at the Critics’ Choice awards.'
So next time you're considering a braid, plait or basic updo, check out our edit of the best red-carpet styles because we've got all the braid inspo you could ever need right here.
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington adorned her XXL twists with gold and pearl ornaments.
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Janelle Monae
Monae embellished her braided pigtails with real . hair bows and Chanel brooches to attend the fashion house's AW20 show in Paris.
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Rihanna
Rihanna won more than just the Urban Luxe prize at the Fashion Awards 2019, taking home our award for the best Fulani braids to hit the red carpet, well, ever. Dressed in a seafoam tulle dress by her own brand Fenty, the entrepreneur looked next level amazing.
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Yara Shahidi
The actress stepped out for the 2019 BET Awards working a pair of XXL embellished rapunzel braids courtesy of hairstylist Kendall Dorsey.
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Blake Lively
This year's way to wear your plait? Woven with sparkling ribbon that matches your dress of course.
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Amandla Stenberg
Hitting us with the most magical rainbow braids ever, Amandla Stenberg turned to hairstylist and textured hair expert Vernon Francois for her epic multi-coloured Summer knotted box braids.
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Emily Blunt
Give a classic French plait a 2018 update by twisting it into a chic updo a la Emily Blunt.
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Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi served up traditional sculptural braids on the red carpet.
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Marion Cotillard
A hairstyle of two halves, we're feeling Marion Cotillard's braids on one side, beachy bleach blonde on the other.
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Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown channelled Dior at this year's Golden Globes with a seriously slick bun that revealed a secret trio of braids at the back. Created by celeb hairstylist Blake Erik, the plaited updo added a sneaky bit of unexpected to the actress' pared back black ensemble.
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Kelly Rowland
A half up, half down braided 'do perfect for huns everywhere (get it?).
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Lily Collins
If there's a plait that's not in Lily Collins' elaborate updo we don't know about it.
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Jourdan Dunn
Does anybody else love Jourdan Dunn with a full on afro as much as we do? Working her natural curls with three cornrows, Jourdan shows braids aren't just for updos.
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Kate Bosworth
Ummmm hello seriously pretty bridesmaid hair courtesy of Kate Bosworth.
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Brie Larson
Who needs a boring old bun when you can have a braid a la Brie Larson?
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Olivia Culpo
The queen of more is more red carpet dressing, Olivia Culpo wove plaits into her slick updo for an added bohemian edge.
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Zoe Kravitz
Even though she's now the proud owner of a pixie crop, we still love Zoe Kravtiz's bleached braids.
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Zoe Saldana
Adding a sneaky plait to a simple princess bun, Zoe Saldana looked on point at the Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 photo call.
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Sienna Miller
Why go OTT with an all over braid when you can do two central ones Sienna style?
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Yara Shahidi
Turn your braids into a power ponytail a la Yara Shahidi by making them extra long and adding a gold clasp.
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Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes' undone Dutch braid is the perfect example of 'Oh this plait? It was there when I woke up' hair.
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington's uber casual side plait says 'Party in the dress, effortless in the braid.'
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Kate Bosworth
Popping up with a half up half down halo braid style this time, Kate Bosworth's plait is pancaked to perfection.
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Emily Ratajkowski
Keep things simple and chic, Emily Ratajkowski accessorised her school girl plait with a black ribbon aka the hair adornment du jour.
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Alice Dellal
Why have one plait when you can have two? We're all about Alice Dellal's go-to split plait pony.
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Emma Roberts
Effortless, pretty, delicate, it's safe to say we're a bit obsessed with Emma Roberts loose side plait.
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Gigi Hadid
We're feeling major space movie villain meets Sporty Spice vibes with Gigi's French plait power pony.
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Lupita Nyong'o
Keeping it classic with a double halo braid is hair chameleon Lupita Nyong'o.
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Jessica Chastain
Could Jessica Chastain's red carpet plait bun BE any glossier? Answer - no.
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Jessica Hart
So. Epic. Jessica Hart's mohawk-inspired braid toughens up her feminine lace dress.
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Emma Roberts
Redhead women rejoice! Braids look even better on y'all.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross oh how we love thee. With cornrow-style braids and chandelier earrings on point, Tracee is forever our style goals.
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