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11 Celebrity Braid Styles To Copy Right Now

There's more than one way to rock the look.
11 Celebrity Braid Styles To Copy Right Now
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 23, 2020

There’s only one hairstyle that can survive ninety-degree weather, an afternoon swim, and a bikini body workout plan, which why everyone is rocking braids this summer. It takes more than a few harsh elements to disrupt the protective style, and a little fun in the sun won’t cause the β€˜do to shift shape.

The hairstyling technique, which includes stitching three strands together to create simple to intricate patterns helps to control flyaways and keeps unintentional puffiness at bay.

What we love most about braids, are the unlimited ways to wear them. Everyone may be rocking the look, but there are a number of ways to make it your own. Just take a cue from the celebrities in the gallery below, who’ve personalized summer’s go-to ‘do with unique parting and vibrant hues.

Gabrielle Union

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I heard it was #nationalbikinidayπŸ‘™πŸ«πŸ’•

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Justine Skye

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Jordyn Woods

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BeyoncΓ©

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A post shared by BeyoncΓ© (@beyonce) on Jul 10, 2019 at 12:06am PDT


Karrueche

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bomb ass braids by @e_scizorhands

A post shared by karrueche (@karrueche) on Jul 6, 2019 at 11:54am PDT


Cynthia Bailey

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Kandi

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New Speak On It this Sunday at 7pm…who do you think is on the couch?

A post shared by Kandi Burruss (@kandi) on Jul 2, 2019 at 3:17pm PDT


Keri Hilson

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@essence @essencefest Day 2 #IfNotForMyGirls was a real riot!! We hit the @cocacola stage again to judge a lip-sync contest hosted by @fonzbentley & @kennyburns, and when a group of girls chose my song, you know I had to give em an edge up w/ an impromptu performance!! πŸ₯° Feeling comfy fly in my @midget_giraffe suit was an added bonus to another great day!! πŸ“Έ by @erikumphery

A post shared by keri hilson (@kerihilson) on Jul 10, 2019 at 6:55pm PDT


Rihanna

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reppin πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ and the whole #WestIndies

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Jhene Aiko

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πŸ₯°

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Brandy

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It’s all happening #B7 πŸ“Έ @tyrenredd @drkariwill #hairbydrkari @makeupartistgaby #beatfacebrandy

A post shared by b r a n d y (@4everbrandy) on Jul 4, 2019 at 7:41am PDT

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