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Hot Hair: Stars Get Glam in Side Braids

From Alicia Keys to Jennifer Hudson, sexy side braids rule the red carpet.
Sizzling Side Braids
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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There nothing easier — or sexier — than a stunning side braid! We’ve seen this look take over the red carpet for a few months now and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

From Alicia Keys to Jennifer Hudson, take a look at these pretty, one-sided plaits.