Promise. Side braids—no, they're not only reserved for Rapunzel celebs like Blake Lively—are super easy to execute and are a nice change from whatever style you usually wear on repeat.

The reason is simple. Not only is the french side braid a chic take on your average braided updo, but it's also still elegant enough to wear during a night out on the town. As a bonus, braided ...

After using your fingers to tousle your hair, use a dry shampoo or hair spray to add more grip before you start to braid. Pull your hair over to the side you want your braid to rest. Then ...

This is a unique and timeless braid with a loose fishtail plait creating a soft texture. Most people like it when placed on the side, but you can leave it down on the back to display its fullness.

It seems that the side-braid look that Petra predicted would be big this spring after seeing it on roughly 4,221 people at Fashion Week isn't going to wait that long. Just over the last few days ...

Part your hair into two sections, and then fishtail each side. After you've secured the ends, gently tug at the strands to loosen the braid for a messier finish. Finish with a hat. Split your hair ...

Maxwell balances it all out with this simple-yet-elegant side braid with face-framing pieces. Tight braids through the midlengths of Williams's hair add structure while the loose ends give this ...

In 2025, the world of hairstyles is witnessing a remarkable comeback of French curl braids. These braids are not just a simple hairdo; they are a statement of elegance, versatility, and creativity.

Starting at the front, take a 1-inch lock of hair and weave into a braid, tightly to your scalp. Finish until you get to the bottom, and then secure with a small rubber band. Repeat for each side.

Of the endless variations, popular styles for summer 2025 will include: Flip-Over Fulani Goddess Braids, which are characterized by the ability to change the side they’re parted on by flipping ...