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This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3

Here's the budget-friendly hairstyle that will save you some coins.
This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3
Photo Instagram/@kandi
By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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Doing your hair doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. There are some hairstyles you can do yourself, and regardless of your skill level and budget. The year’s biggest hair trend (so far) is one of them, and in most cases, it will only cost you $3.

The ponytail braid is affordable and stylish, which explains why we’ve been seeing so many women stun in the simple style– celebrities included. We’ve spotted stars like Issa Rae, Alicia Keys, and La La Anthony slay the dope ‘do, and with a single pack of braiding hair, you can too.

To get the look, pull your strands up into a ponytail and add the braiding hair. A quick YouTube search for “ponytail braids” will populate a handful of tutorials that are super easy to follow.

To see how celebrities are rocking the trend, take a look at the gallery below.

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La La Anthony
This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3
Photo: Instagram/@kiyahwright
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Kandi Burruss
This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3
Photo: Instagram/@kandi
03
Alicia Keys
This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3
Photo: Instagram/@aliciakeys
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Issa Rae
This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3
Photo: Instagram/@lovingyourhair
05
Yara Shahidi
This New Hair Trend Will Cost You Less Than $3
Photo: Instagram/@rio_hair
TOPICS:  accessories Alicia Keys beauty Braids essence essencelive fashion hair hair trends Issa Rae Kandi Burruss La La Anthony protective styles