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Hot Hair: The Side Braid

Hot Hair: The Side Braid
By · September 5, 2011October 28, 2020
01
Roll With It

At a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Dallas, TX, Jennifer Hudson spices up her side braid with a retro-chic roll.

02
Right on Trend

Rashida Jones took on the side braid trend in a very fierce way at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 50th Anniversary Gala.

03
Tressed to Impress

At the premiere of “Real Steel,” Garcelle Beauvais swept her long locks into a sleek side-plait (a trend that shows zero signs of abating!).

04
Golden Glow

Beyonce is gorgeous and glowing in this soft, platinum-streaked braid.

05
Dark Beauty

Trina goes for a casual chic look in a long braid tossed over one shoulder. The super-dark shade looks so dramatic on her.

06
Bang it Out

‘True Blood’s’ Rutina Wesley adds full, heavy bangs to her style for a schoolgirl vibe.

07
Lock and Key

Alicia Keys adds some oomph to the side plait by wearing a teased and roughed-up fishtail braid.

08
Gossip Girl Glam

Tika Sumpter pairs her side plait with a deep center part — so chic.

09
Sweet and Chic

A sweet side plait adds a casual element to supermodel Sessilee Lopez’s evening ensemble.

10
Red Alert

Leave it Rihanna to take the side braid trend to the next level.

11
Drama Queen

Katerina Graham adds volume at her hairline for a high-drama look.

12
Cool Coiffure

La La Vasquez adds a cool cornrow and swooping bangs to her side-braid style.

13
Retro Glam

Jennifer Hudson goes retro chic with a loose, face-framing finger wave. So pretty with her braid!

14
Pretty Plaits

With her messy, undone braid, Zoe Kravitz is the ultimate in hipster cool.

15
Drama Queen

Brandy’s braid is long, thick, and Matrix-dramatic.

16
Chic Style

Joy Bryant’s loose braid is both youthful and effortlessly chic. We’re taking notes!

17
Wavy Baby

Nicole Richie has cornered the market on messy-on-purpose, artfully tousled tresses! Here, she pairs a side braid with bangs and some wavy, face-framing tendrils.

18
Tougher Than Leather

Melody Thornton’s sleek, severe braid is the perfect complement to her tough-girl studded leather jacket.

19
Sexy TIme

Leona Lewis was giving major glamor with this sexily disheveled, fish-tail plait.

20
Sunny Delight

Ashanti looks ready for summer in her slicked-back braid, petal-pink gloss and shades.

21
Gold Mine

Trina sports her side plait in a luscious honey-gold shade.

22
All Tied Up

Thandie Newton ties a flouncy black ribbon around the bottom of her braid for bit of girlish flair.

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