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Home · News

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!

By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Cornrowed Chic

Braids! They’re everywhere this season, and the style comes in many different varieties. Whether they’re rocking Pocahontas plaits, braided buns, a fishtail pony, or cornrows (a’la Jill Scott) these fashion-forward A-listers have the look down.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
02
It’s A Wrap

At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, model/actress Noemie Lenoir looped a long, braided piece around her sleek upsweep.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
03
Braided Badu

Promoting her new album on ‘106 & Park,’ Erykah Badu wore thick, mile-long braids loosely gathered into a side ponytail.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
04
Tougher Than Leather

The Pussycat Dolls’ Melody Thornton sporting a long, sexy braid snaking over one shoulder. The severe style looks perfect with her tough, studded motorcycle jacket.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
05
Grecian Goddess

Alicia Keys recently hit the red carpet wearing a Grecian goddess-inspired updo accentuated with a skinny braided wrap.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
06
Pretty Plait

For a casual chic look, Thandie Newton pulls her long locks into a loose, over-the-shoulder braid. We love the cheeky black ribbon!

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
07
Sleek Chic

Ciara rocked a head full of pristine, sleek cornrows during an exclusive performance at a pre-Grammy bash.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
08
Up & Away

At Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 2010 fashion show, the designer outfitted models in braided headbands woven with multi-colored fabric. Here, Joan Smalls flaunts the Swiss Miss-inspired look.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
09
Fierce Fishtail

At London’s prestigious Love Ball, Leona Lewis rocked a perfectly imperfect fishtail pony, leaving out some sexy, face-framing strands.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
10
Sixties Siren

Sanaa Lathan arrived at the NAACP Image Awards wearing an oversized bun paired with a thick, braided band—very ’60s era Liz Taylor.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
11
Easy Elegance

Actress and ESSENCE.com blogger Joy Bryant is the picture of unstudied glamour in this easy-breezy, side-swept braid.

Plaits, Please: Braids are Back!
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