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Home • Hair

9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try This Holiday Season

Check out these cool crowns.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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When it comes to holiday hairstyles, there are a million ways to rock your crown. You can opt for a fun French braid for your office party, or a unique updo for fancier fetes. But if you’re on the market for a dynamic ‘do that’s appropriate for every occasion, then consider giving a gorgeous goddess braid a try.

The pretty plait is a combination of simple and sexy and checks the box for fierce and fabulous. You can even deck it out with eye-catching ornaments to give your hair a festive flair.

For inspiration, check out celebrities slaying the style in the gallery below.

01
Issa Rae
Snake the braid over the shoulder to reveal surprising elements like this micro feed-in braid.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
02
Alicia Keys
You can even tease your goddess braid into a bevy of textures like this wavy wonder.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
03
Logan Browning
Complete the look with a plush pom-pom.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
04
Skai Jackson
Hair rings are just one of the ways you can glam up the style.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
05
Storm Reid
If ponytails are your go-to, you can rock the beautiful braid too.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
06
Yara Shahidi
Secure the plait with pretty ribbon.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
07
Marsai Martin
You can even work your favorite barrettes into the style.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
08
Kelly Rowland
Create a crown fit for a queen.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
09
Janelle Monae
Elevate the look with a braided pompadour.
9 Gorgeous Goddess Braid Styles To Try
Photo: Getty
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