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Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids

We love when a retro style becomes suddenly hot again -- hence our excitement over braids! Whether it's Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids
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Street Style: Braids

Whether it’s Seventies-era cornrows or Patra-esque plaits, the style is chicer than ever this summer. Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the most beautiful braids, ever.

Hot Hair: Street Style, Braids