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Home · Braids

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)

Hair inspo doesn't get better than this! 
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Nothing beats the versatility of braids. Most of us have been wearing the protective style since our youth and can attest to its adaptability with the times.

From cornrows to box braids, french braids, microbraids and more, it’s hard to get bored when there are literally countless ways to wear them.

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Inspiration can be found everywhere, but the red carpet tends to deliver the type of looks we text to our stylists with the caption, “I need this!”

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2017 is already off to a winning start for some of our favorite hair chameleons, so keep scrolling to see the A-list braids we’re adding to our Pinterest board. 

 

 

01
Solange
In September, the singer unveiled her bleached braids while performing at New York Fashion Week.
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02
Halle Berry
In September, the Oscar winner wore this beautiful messy braid to the Toronto Film Festival premiere of ‘Kingsman.’
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03
Alicia Keys
In July, the Grammy Award winner switched it up in a major way with bright orange braids.
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04
Mary J. Blige
In July, the legendary singer kicked off her tour at ESSENCE Festival in a set of seriously fierce blonde braids.
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05
Teyonah Parris
Just before the 2017 Tony Awards, the TV and film actress showed off her braids and beads on Instagram.
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
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06
Eve
In June 2017, the rapper and actress kicked off summer in beautiful box braids.
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@eve/Instagram
07
Rachel Lindsay
At the top of summer, the ‘Bachelorette’ traded in her wavy locks for a fierce set of box braids.
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08
Sanaa Lathan

In May 2017, the Shots Fired actress stunned us all when she unveiled this braided ‘do on Instagram.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
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09
Kelly Rowland

In May 2017, the singer and author joined the “braidy bunch” and flaunted her new ‘do on Snapchat.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
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10
Mila J.
In May 2017, the songtress delivered summer vibes with bright orange and black floor-length braids.
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Robin Marchant
11
Ruth Negga
In May 2017, the actress switched it up in a major way with straight back cornrows for the Commes des Garcon-themed Met Gala.
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12
Alicia Keys
In May 2017, the singer and activist charmed us all with her bejeweled goddess braids on Instagram.
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
@aliciakeys/Instagram
13
Tia Mowry
In April 2017, the actress and cookbook author looked ready for spring in straight back cornrows.
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
@tiamowry/Instagram
14
Beyoncé
In April 2017, the pregnant powerhouse performer sported beaded braids for an Easter celebration.
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15
Chanel Iman
The model invaded Coachella 2017 in beautiful rainbow braids.
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Todd Williamson
16
Monica
The singer kicked off April in bold, blonde braids. Get it, Mo!
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17
Jhene Aiko
The Twenty88 singer whipped her hair back and forth in waist length braids at the 2017 Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards.
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
David Crotty
18
Gabrielle Dennis

In January 2017, the actress stopped by the Doheny Room in Hollywood wearing a long braided ponytail. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
David Crotty
19
Laverne Cox

The Orange is the New Black star sported a honey blonde fishtail braid to Entertainment Weekly’s SAG Awards celebration. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
David Livingston
20
Nicki Minaj

The record-setting rapper kicked off the New Year in these picture perfect microbraids. Gorgeous! 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Alexander Tamargo
21
Keke Palmer

Keke has evolved into quite the hair chameleon, kicking off 2017 in burgundy red cornrows styled into a high ponytail. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Robert Kamau
22
Keke Palmer

The style star also rocked red box braids to the January 2017 screening of The New Edition Story. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Maury Phillips
23
Keke Palmer

And we absolutely adored these goddess braids on the actress in February 2017. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
David Livingston
24
Tracee Ellis Ross

The Blackish star rarely disappoints in the hair department. This ultra long messy braid at the 2017 SAG Awards is one of our favorite looks on the famous curly girl. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
David Livingston
25
Tracee Ellis Ross
Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Anthony Harvey
26
Ashley Jackson

Besides the flawless orange makeup, we’re obsessed with the mini braids in front of her voluminous ponytail! This look was spotted at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jeffrey Mayer
27
Issa Rae

Natural hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood created this beautiful half-up, half-down style for the 2017 NAACP Image Awards.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jason LaVeris
28
Yara Shahidi

The Blackish star’s curly texture added just the right amount of volume to this braided look at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jason LaVeris
29
Serayah

The Empire star smoldered on the 2017 NAACP Image Awards red carpet in smoky eye makeup and side swept cornrows. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jeffrey Mayer
30
Yvonne Orji

The Insecure star’s take on the milkmaid braid left us swooning at the 2017 NAACP Image Awards.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jason LaVeris
31
Jillian Hervey

We know the Lionbabe singer for her larger than life mane, but these blonde braids gave us life during NYFW’s Fall/Winter 2017 season. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Ilya S. Savenok
32
Kandi Burruss

One of our favorite Real Housewives and Xscape member, Burruss will probably throw a lavish party for her b-day on May 17.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
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33
Laverne Cox

Two thumbs way up for the braid detailing in this half-up, half-down style at the 2017 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Rodin Eckenroth
34
Skai Jackson

The pint-sized fashionista attended the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards in a braided top knot. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Frazer Harrison
35
Skai Jackson

The actress shut down the March 2017 Power Rangers premiere in this braided updo. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jon Kopaloff
36
Mariah Carey

The legendary singer switched up her signature blonde waves by adding barely there braids to the top. She sported this fresh look at the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Jon Kopaloff
37
Zoe Kravitz

The actress kicked off 2017 in platinum blonde microbraids that we’re still googly-eyed over. And who could forget when she styled them into a glamourous, asymmetrical bob for the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party?

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Gregg DeGuire
38
Jourdan Dunn

When doesn’t this supermodel slay? She struck a pose in this half-up, half-down style, accented with mini cornrows. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Karwai Tang
39
Justine Skye

In March 2017, the purple-haired singer celebrated her Forever 21 collaboration in vibrant box braids.

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Araya Diaz
40
Nicole Ari Parker

The always beautiful actress attended the Broadway premiere of Sweat in honey blonde braids. Simply gorgeous! 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
Rob Kim
41
Dej Loaf

The rapper’s reverse French braids are motivating us to go bold with our next do. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
@dejloaf/Instagram
42
Teyana Taylor

At the top of the New Year, the actress and singer unveiled these beaded braids. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
@teyanataylor/Instagram
43
Teyana Taylor

It takes a certain confidence to rock chunky orange braids and Teyana’s showing us how it’s done. 

Best Celebrity Braids Of 2017 (So Far)
@teyanataylor/Instagram
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