• Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya Digital Cover
    • Digital Cover Method Man
    • Digital Cover Zazie
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
    • If Not For My Girls
  • Fashion
    • ESSENCE Fashion House 2022
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weave
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • ESSENCE Gift Guide 2022
    • ESSENCE + smartwater Live Well Challenge
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Dream & Plan with Confidence Prudential
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Homecoming Season 2022
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • Black History Month
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
  • News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Sponsors Recognition Page 2022
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Video
  • Festival
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Fest Videos
  • Events
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Girls United Summit
    • 2022 ESSENCE Fashion House
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • 2022 Homecoming Season
    • Wellness House
    • She Got Now
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • Power Tools
  • Studios
  • Girls United

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya Digital Cover
    • Digital Cover Method Man
    • Digital Cover Zazie
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
      • Paint The Polls Black
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
    • If Not For My Girls
  • Fashion
    • ESSENCE Fashion House 2022
    • Fashion News
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weave
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • ESSENCE Gift Guide 2022
    • ESSENCE + smartwater Live Well Challenge
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Dream & Plan with Confidence Prudential
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Homecoming Season 2022
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • Black History Month
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
  • News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Sponsors Recognition Page 2022
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Video
  • Festival
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Fest Videos
  • Events
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2022 Girls United Summit
    • 2022 ESSENCE Fashion House
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • 2022 Homecoming Season
    • Wellness House
    • She Got Now
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • Power Tools
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · News

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits

Seventeen years ago, Janet Jackson sparked a huge trend with her Poetic Justice "dookie" braids, and soon after, Brandy reinvigorated the style with her perky braided extensions. These days, braids are back in a major way--and they're more versatile than ever. From Pocahantas plaits to intricate cornrows, check out the latest A-listers to embrace the braid.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Mane Event

Jada Pinkett-Smith gathers her braids back into a low, loose ponytail at a red carpet event in Hollywood.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
02
Wild Waves

Alicia Keys accents her sexy, voluminous waves with a skinny braid at the hairline. So chic.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
03
Rock Star

Malaak Compton Rock wears hip-length braids on date night with her hubby, Chris.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
04
Loose Look

Adorable Zoe Kravitz hits the red carpet wearing a loose, messy-on-purpose side braid.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
05
Ballin’ Beauty

Ciara, rocking a head full of thick, gorgeous cornrows, throws up the peace sign at a recent basketball game.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
06
Band Aid

Paula Patton accents her elegant bouffant with a thin, braided headband.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
07
Badu ‘Do

We’re not sure how Erykah Badu balances those poufy balls on her head while she plays the keyboards, but we do know that her neat cornrows are beyond beautiful.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
08
Casual Corner

Jordin Sparks’ off-duty look is so cute: sunglasses, a denim dress, and slightly mussed Pocahantas braids.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
09
Video Vixen

Melyssa Ford showed up to a VH1 party wearing gorgeous, intricate cornrows swept over one shoulder.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
10
Sleek Chic

Jennifer Hudson takes the stage wearing tiny braids pulled back into a sleek, tidy bun.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
11
Model Mane

Tyra Banks isn’t all weaves and wigs, all the time. Here, she wears her hair in low-maintenance cornrows, and she’s never looked lovelier.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
12
Fancy Girl

With her statement-making bun and braided accent, Beyonce nails this high-glam, fancy-night-out look.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
13
Pretty Pony

At a recent red carpet event, Brandy swept her signature micro-braids back into a glorious, thick ponytail.

Braided Beauties: Celebs Embrace Pretty Plaits
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now