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From pigtails to crown braids to box braids to fishtails, we've seen a lot of plaits in our day — and worn plenty, too. It's a trend that may ebb and flow slightly, but never really goes out of style. A-listers are in on the look too, but some moments stand out in our minds more than others. Here are the celebs we'd like read
If you want people to think you're a certified hair genius, learn how to fishtail-braid. Even though fishtails are less complicated than three-strand braids — fewer sections, people — for some reason, they garner childlike wonder and praise. (Just look up the approximately one million photos tagged #fishtail on read
No braiding skills? No problem! Seriously — even the fumbliest of fingers can pull off a majorly epic braid. Potempa shared some little workarounds to make it seem like you've got your plait game on lock. (Fake it 'til you make it, and all that.) "Braids are all about the details," she says. We couldn't agree more. read
Fact: Braiding starts before your nimble fingers ever grab hold of your strands. "Prep is such an important part of your braid," Potempa says. "What you do before you braid affects the way it's going to look." This is especially true if you're talking messy versus sleek. Here, her top three prep steps. Tip 1: Get read
We've had hot affairs with pixie cuts and tête-à-têtes with heavy fringe, but one hairstyle that we're committed to for the long haul is the braid. It's our go-to when we want to look chic on the fly or when we just can't be bothered with washing our mop — it's kind of our everything. So, you can bet we're constantly read
Once you've successfully mastered the perfect braid, you're pretty much done — right? Well, sort of. "There are a few finishing touches that will give your braid that little something extra," Potempa says. Whether it's not using an elastic to tie your plait or fluffing it up to make it look bigger, these tips are what read
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