Braided Hairstyles- 7 Trends That Are Fun & Easy

Braided hairstyles are fun and easy to do. Even celebrities love them! Want to learn how to recreate these gorgeous braided hairstyles at home? Then follow these fun easy hairstyles!

Braided Chignon

Jessica Alba hair at the 2008 Academy Award show definitely got my attention. Her braided chignon is a great way to show off a fun braids look. Check out this video on how to recreate this hairstyle at Teen TV.

High Ponytail Braid

This high ponytail braid is a sleek look and one of the more easy braids look to pull off. To prevent flyaways, make sure to apply mousse and bobby pins to keep it sleek and smooth.

Braided Headband

Lauren Conrad is infamous for braided hair styles.

Sienna Miller is known for bringing back the braided headband trend. One of the many bohemian hair braids styles that can look great on your hair with these tips.

HOW-TO: Pull hair back into a messy bun and secure with pins. Add a braided piece from the nape of the neck, and wrap around the entire head. Set the braid in place by sticking pins in the braid and connecting to the scalp. My favorite braided updo thus far.
INSIDER TRICK: Measure your head to see the ideal length of braid to buy and always match you hair color as closely as possible.

Source: Instyle

Loose Braid

Messy Loose Braid: Loose Braids Hairstyles are one of the easiest looks to attempt.

Wear a more sleek loose braid like Amanda Seyfried.

How to do it: Make a deep side part. Pro tip: If you normally wear your hair to the left, switch to the right, and vice versa. Styling your hair in the opposite direction of what it’s used to will give a bit of natural lift at the root, says Maggiore. Gather hair at the base of the neck and make a loose braid. Use an elastic the same color as your hair for a softer look. Then, with fingers, tug and separate the braid all over so it becomes messy and uneven—this final part is the key to the updated ‘do. You now have one of trendiest hairstyle braids.

Products: Mousse (Garnier Fructis Style Volume Injection Mousse); Root Lifter (TIGI Catwalk Root Boost)

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Fish Tail

Fishtail braid may look difficult but it’s one of the many types of braid hairstyles or braids that’s actually quite easy. Celebrities like Dianna Agron and Diane Kruger are rocking the fishtail braid. Check out this how-to video!

Small Braid

Plait Hairstyles- Wear a small braid in an updo like Molly Sims.

Go for a bohemian feel like Rachel Bilson. A great summer hair look that’s easy to do. Take a small section of hair down each side of your head and braid each one. To make the braid loose, run your fingers from the bottom to the top after you secure them. Take the two braids and pin them at the back of your head with a bobby pin and that’s it!

Fun & Funky

Natasha Bedingfield rocker-chic braided look

I love Jada Pinkett funky braided hairstyle. She usually creates fun and distinctive hair braiding hairstyles and this is one of my favorites. Recreate her look!

Create Jada’s Braid:

Make a part, starting from behind the left ear to the right ear.
Then, create a deep right-side part leaving out the lesser hair.
Gather the front section of hair and tease the root to create texture and volume.
Add a texturizing volume spray at the root area for hold.
Braid the hair on the scalp from right to left all the way to the end.

Read the rest of this how-to at Hair On The Brain!

Now go home and try anyone of these easy braid hairstyles!