10 Ways to Update Braid Hairstyles
Frizz fighters and deep conditioners do their best, but sometimes they just can’t keep up with summer heat. But when ponytails, low buns, and updos are your go-tos, it can be tough to come up with new ways to wear them every. single. day. Luckily, our favorite style stars tend to be a bit more creative and provide us with plenty of stylish alternatives to our standard French braid. Elle Fanning adds fresh flowers, Keke Palmer twists hers into a half-up 'do, and Jennifer Lawrence shows us yet another way to wear our favorite tiny necklace.
1/12But they’re not the only ones. Click ahead to see more of our favorite ways to revamp summer braids — and stay cool in this hot, hot heat.
Photo: FilmMagic2/12Embrace Your Flower Power
Ever the girly girl, Elle Fanning made her French braids look and smell amazing for The Neon Demon premiere with these fresh flowers pinned in.
Photo: FilmMagic3/12Put a Hat on It
Tired of your plain old ponytail when it comes time to work out? Take a cue from Zendaya and throw a simple baseball cap over two braids for an easy and effortless style.
Photo: Getty Images4/12Make It Fit for a Queen
This is not your average updo. By pulling out the pieces on this amazing crown braid, Shay adds volume and drama, taking this classic to a super modern new level.
Photo: Getty Images5/12Bring on the Bling
Spice up any braid with a little bling! This beautiful brooch makes for a super elegant addition to Willow Smith’s cool updo.
Photo: WireImage6/12Throw It Up
Keep your hair out of your face and amp up your braid with a chic topknot like Keke Palmer’s.
Photo: WireImage7/12Walk a Fine Line
A thin braid like Cara Delevingne’s is subtle enough to not take over the look, but prominent enough to make a statement.
Photo: WireImage8/12Add a Pop of Color
Adding some color to your fishtail doesn’t always mean coloring your hair. Mix a bright ribbon into your braid for a Bella Thorne-approved ‘do.
Photo: GC Images9/12Put a Ring On It
Jennifer Lawrence had all eyes on her at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 premiere in Paris anyway, but with this dainty jeweled braid, she was impossible to miss. DIY a Lawrence lookalike by taking a necklace you already own and simply slide it through your hair.
Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage10/12Dress It Up
Whatever happened to headbands anyway? With a silver and pearl version, Rita Ora turns her braided updo into a totally royal-looking ‘do.
Photo: Getty Images11/12Get Creative
While there are only so many braid styles, there are endless ways to make them your own. Katharine McNamara proves it with this unique combination.
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