19 Instagram-Approved Braids You Should Try in 2016

When we need a fresh dose of hairstyle inspiration (or just want to look at pretty photos), we head to hair guru Sarah Potempa's Instagram. You might know the celebrity hairstylist for her genius Beachwaver Curling Iron or for her #100HairDays challenge, during which she shared a new style every day on social media. She even took on an exclusive eight-day bridal hair challenge for POPSUGAR Beauty. It's easy to see why everyone (including Lea Michele and Margot Robbie) turns to her for advice — she seems to have an endless supply of awe-inspiring ideas!

Back in January, she kicked off an epic new challenge on Instagram: 365 days of braids. Every day this year, she shared a creative new plait from innovative fishtails to milkmaid looks and beyond (hint: some involve color). We've found several new favorite braids that made us instantly tap our screens to "like" it. Read on to see our picks and how you can re-create the enviable styles.