At a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Dallas, TX, Jennifer Hudson spices up her side braid with a retro-chic roll.
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Right on Trend
Rashida Jones took on the side braid trend in a very fierce way at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 50th Anniversary Gala.
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Tressed to Impress
At the premiere of “Real Steel,” Garcelle Beauvais swept her long locks into a sleek side-plait (a trend that shows zero signs of abating!).
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Golden Glow
Beyonce is gorgeous and glowing in this soft, platinum-streaked braid.
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Dark Beauty
Trina goes for a casual chic look in a long braid tossed over one shoulder. The super-dark shade looks so dramatic on her.
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Bang it Out
‘True Blood’s’ Rutina Wesley adds full, heavy bangs to her style for a schoolgirl vibe.
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Lock and Key
Alicia Keys adds some oomph to the side plait by wearing a teased and roughed-up fishtail braid.
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Gossip Girl Glam
Tika Sumpter pairs her side plait with a deep center part — so chic.
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Sweet and Chic
A sweet side plait adds a casual element to supermodel Sessilee Lopez’s evening ensemble.
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Red Alert
Leave it Rihanna to take the side braid trend to the next level.
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Drama Queen
Katerina Graham adds volume at her hairline for a high-drama look.
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Cool Coiffure
La La Vasquez adds a cool cornrow and swooping bangs to her side-braid style.
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Retro Glam
Jennifer Hudson goes retro chic with a loose, face-framing finger wave. So pretty with her braid!
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Pretty Plaits
With her messy, undone braid, Zoe Kravitz is the ultimate in hipster cool.
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Drama Queen
Brandy’s braid is long, thick, and Matrix-dramatic.
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Chic Style
Joy Bryant’s loose braid is both youthful and effortlessly chic. We’re taking notes!
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Wavy Baby
Nicole Richie has cornered the market on messy-on-purpose, artfully tousled tresses! Here, she pairs a side braid with bangs and some wavy, face-framing tendrils.
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Tougher Than Leather
Melody Thornton’s sleek, severe braid is the perfect complement to her tough-girl studded leather jacket.
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Sexy TIme
Leona Lewis was giving major glamor with this sexily disheveled, fish-tail plait.
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Sunny Delight
Ashanti looks ready for summer in her slicked-back braid, petal-pink gloss and shades.
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Gold Mine
Trina sports her side plait in a luscious honey-gold shade.
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All Tied Up
Thandie Newton ties a flouncy black ribbon around the bottom of her braid for bit of girlish flair.