Lady Gaga Brings Back Braids!
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Perhaps it's the Heidi revolution?Not one, not two, but three days in a row have we seen celebrities out wearing this hair style. Granted, Lady Gaga's take on the 'do is tad more "creative" -- in that conehead sort of way -- than Jessica Simpson's and Drew Barrymore's. But still, we call 'em like we see 'em and right now it's official -- braids are back in. Hair Trend: Braids, Big & LittleFrom big and chunky the tiny and messy, braids are a must 'do this season.Lady Gaga took the trend to new heights (conehead, anyone?) on April 14th at Katsuya restaurant in in Brentwood, CA. Her hair, wrapped with what must be extensions, was braided and then sculpted into a foot-high 'do. Gotta give Gaga an "A" for originality, but is this look wearable? Leave a comment below, and click through the gallery to see some "down to earth" braid looks you'll love.
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Don't let braid's intricate details intimidate you; in a few steps you can make pretty plaits like actress Drew Barrymore. Celebrity hairstylist Jessica Tingley of the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles takes us through step-by-step in recreating five different braid styles - from soft and simple to funky and intricate.- Dana Oliver
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THE MESSY BRAID-BUNTo get a look like Nicole Richie's, create four face-framing braids, securing them as close to the ends as possible with an elastic. Twist the remaining hair into a messy bun. Then comes the fun part: undo the elastics on the braids and incorporate them into the bun, securing with bobby pins. The result? Super soft and romantic!
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THE WRAP-A-BRAIDThis red carpet hair style staple works best on shoulder length or longer hair, like Salma Hayek's. Use a fine tooth comb (it makes a huge difference!) to make a neat middle part and work the two halves of your hair into two tight, very clean, low braids. Pull the braids up and around the top of your head, securing them with bobby pins and hiding the ends underneath the braid from the opposite side.
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THE EDITORIAL BRAIDSeemingly-impossible plaits usually reserved for magazine spreadsLook 1: Fishtail BraidsFishtail braids are a variation of French braids: Instead of incorporating each new hair section into the braid, let it go after twisting it over the braid, and grab a new section in its place. They take a little practice but once you've got it, it's a piece of cake. The version on the left was shaken out for a messy effect. Look 2: Braid-ElasticsSmooth hair into a high, side ponytail, and separate out a bottom section of the hair to make a small braid. Wrap the ponytail around itself to create a bun. Finally, wind the braid around the base of the bun to hide the elastic, securing the end with a bobby pin.
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THE HEADBAND BRAIDLook 1: Multibraid BandFor Blake Lively's pretty look, make three to four small braids along an uneven part, securing the ends with small elastics and hiding them under your hair with a bobby pin. Look 2: French Braid BandTo get Lauren Conrad's look, (hint: it's a great tactic for growing-out bangs!) side part your hair and create a small french braid in front, framing the face for a headband effect. Secure the end of the braid with a small elastic.
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THE SIDE SWEPT BRAIDThe secret here is to keep things loose as you brush your hair to one side and create a low braid, pulling pieces out of the plaits for a nonchalant, messy effect. For a more for romantic look, twist the bottom of your hair (along the hairline) into a roll and secure with bobby pins as needed.
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Now that you've mastered braids, styling your hair into this runway look should be no problem (kidding!). With braids, practice makes perfect. If your style isn't wearable on the first go (and odds are it won't be), try it again until you've got it down.
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