Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But the only thing holding us back from fashioning our hair into a braid?

Chopra nails a half french braid for a sultry festival look with a twist. (Photo: Getty Images) Festival season is quickly approaching, and it requires major planning — especially for beauty looks (do ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. You don't need the long, flowing mane of Queen B or Blake Lively to ...

From the basket weave (top left) to the corset style (bottom right), the Instabraid Instagram account is known for sharing unique braid snaps. Instabraid/Instagram (4) Braids — they’re perennial on ...

These days, it's sort of rare to see the style — which was popularized by stars like Brandy in the '90s — because some people consider it dated, but we beg to differ. Micro braids (and braided wigs) ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Achieving this look is a lot easier than it appears. After washing, detangling and ...

If you’re tired of a regular old ponytail and looking for a more dynamic way to keep your hair out of your face, you can’t go wrong with a French braid hairstyle. A bit more complex-looking (though ...

The versatility of braids also makes it possible to switch to different looks as they can be packed in numerous ways. So if you are wearing box braids even better, make sure the edges are laid and ...

Wearing a waterfall braid is like having your hair both down and up at the same time—talk about an ideal hairstyle for hot summer days. Here, 10 different ways to weave, twist, and knot your way to ...

Braids are something any girl would want to learn. Whether you’re a hairstylist in making or an athlete in training or a girl who just wants to have fun, they are an easy way to achieve those ...