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Halle Bailey [2] and her loctician deserve their own CFDA award category specifically for last night's look. On Nov. 7 the star attended the award show not only flaunting a gorgeous negative-space manicure [3], but also a stunning braided bun [4].
Celebrity hairstylist Nai'vasha Johnson [5] created the look, which was a display of just how versatile locs [6] can truly be. For the style, braided extensions were first added to Bailey's hair before it was pulled into a high ponytail. Johnson then created the bun and wrapped the ends of Bailey's braids around the base to seamlessly hold it in place.
Buns are incredibly multifaceted [7] hairstyles that can take you from work to a formal event with ease. Trendier versions of the style have made their rounds on runways and red carpets alike: see the "space bun [8]," "Botox-bun [9]," and "wet-flip" bun [10]. But the style can also be given elegant updates, a few of which have resulted in the creation of timeless hairstyles like the chignon [11], sleek bun, and Bailey's braided bun.
If you're looking for new bun styles, let Bailey's braided-loc version prove that there are endless iterations of the style available at your fingertips. Take a closer look at her hair below.
Image Source: Getty/Sean Zanni / Contributor [12]