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25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars 

Thinking about braiding your hair and need some fresh style inspiration? Never fear -- we've got you covered. Some of our favorite celebrities -- including Gabrielle Union, Erykah Badu and Teyonah Parris -- have rocked pretty plaits that are worthy of praise. We've rounded up 25 of our favorite braided 'dos that we're sure will get you inspired. Check 'em out! 
By Julee Wilson & Joslyn Winkfield ·
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Braids on Braids on Braids

Thinking about braiding your hair and need some fresh style inspiration? Never fear — we’ve got you covered. Some of our favorite celebrities — including Gabrielle Union, Erykah Badu and Teyonah Parris — have rocked pretty plaits that are worthy of praise. We’ve rounded up 25 of our favorite braided ‘dos that we’re sure will get you inspired. Check ’em out! 

25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
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Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
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Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jerod Harris/BET/Getty Images for BET
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Teyonah Parris
Teyonah Parris shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images
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Estelle
Estelle shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival
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June Ambrose
June Ambrose shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jim Spellman/WireImage
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Thandie Newton
Thandie Newton shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images
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Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Paras Griffin/FilmMagic
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Tasha Cobbs
Tasha Cobbs shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Allen Berezovsky/WireImage
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Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
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Tika Sumpter, Zendaya and Aja Naomi King
Tika Sumpter, Zendaya and Aja Naomi King show us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
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Bresha Webb
Bresha Webb shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET
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Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Red Light Management
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Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic
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Loni Love
Loni Love shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images
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Ciara
Ciara shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
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Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
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Brandy
Brandy shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Cindy Ord/Getty Images
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Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
David Livingston/Getty Images
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Adepero Oduye
Adepero Oduye shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
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Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Jerod Harris/WireImage
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Solange Knowles
Solange Knowles shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
John Sciulli/Getty Images
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Yaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Paley Center
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Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson shows us how to rock braids in style.
25 Stunning Braid Hairstyles Straight From our Favorite Stars
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