Pretty but utilitarian headband braids were all over the Fashion Week runways, and they've been the rage among celebrities for months now. But although they might seem like a limited, one-size-fits-all kind of style, there are actually lots of ways to wear the look. Whether you have short or long hair, fine or thick, there's a headband braid that will work for you. Read more

Blake Lively has some of the best hair in Hollywood, and at the Green Lantern premiere in Los Angeles yesterday, she did not disappoint. Wearing a white Chanel frock, Blake's hairstylist, Rod Ortega, created beachy waves that were tossed back into a tousled ponytail and a trio of fishtailed braids. A gold and diamond floral hair accessory with filigree details topped off the hairstyle for a truly Read more

At the 2011 Cannes Film Festival premiere for Sleeping Beauty, Diane Kruger debuted what may be her most innovative hairstyle yet: a textured, tousled plait that was part fishtail braid, part pin curl, and 100 percent cool. To get the look, start by spritzing a texturizing spray into dry hair. Leave out sections of hair in both the front and on top, braiding the back into a loose side braid. Read more

The ponytail braid has been the style of choice for many celebrities hitting the red carpet as of late. It's a chic, carefree look, but if you're searching for some more unique ways to style these types of braids, you've come to the right place. Take Jennifer Hudson, for instance, who sported this ultralong side braid at a recent event. To get the style, snap in some thick, long extensions if Read more

Updos and braids are a combination made in formal-hair heaven, but they usually only work one of a few ways: wound around in a chignon, pinned up in a milkmaid braid, or French braided back. At The Lorax premiere, though, Taylor Swift stunned the crowd with a messy, textured braid/low chignon combination that was unlike anything we'd ever seen before. In practice, it actually seems pretty easy to Read more

Victoria and Harper Beckham jetted to Hong Kong yesterday after a brief stay in Beijing. Victoria's visiting Asia to unveil Range Rover's Evoque in addition to showcasing her upcoming Autumn/Winter 2012 Victoria Beckham collection to international buyers. Today, she modeled one of her own designs, a chic white dress paired with an embellished cardigan, for a promotional event at Hong Kong's Lane Read more

Fishtail braids are hotter than ever. And while a popular way is to wear them is tousled and off to the side, here's something else you can do to make these pretty plaits all the more interesting: just add color. To re-create the look, all you need is a few color clip-on hair extensions and a touch of dexterity. You're well on your way to some rather festive fishtailing. Read more

As soon as the mercury begins to rise, so do the occurrences of cute, clever updos. If runway and street-style trends ring true, this year we'll be seeing plenty of braids and even more buns. Working with Kristy White of the Festoon Salon in San Francisco, we devised a way that combines the two: the braided bun. It's the type of style that will take you from office to night out and, better still, Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. From braids to retro coiffs, we've decoded this Spring's biggest hair trends. Now, we're adding an essential for all you lazy girls out there — imperfectly perfect, second-day hairstyles. Get the scoop, here. More stories from RealBeauty.com: Skip a Wash and Wear Dirty Hair Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. From splashes of color to funky twists, find out how to update (and upgrade!) your plaited style. More stories from RealBeauty.com: How to Wear Bright Makeup Read more