Pippi Longstocking, who? Dorothy from Oz could never. It's time to take your braid game to the next level. Let Solange, Ciara, Gabrielle Union, Selena Gomez and more offer inspiration for your next hair style. From braided crowns to box braids down to the floor, it's time to try something new.
Rihanna
Cornrow selective sections of hair into a ponytail for a sleek aesthetic like RiRi.
Tinashe
Upgrade your top knot with tiny box braids like singer-songwriter Tinashe.
Gabrielle Union
Secure braids into a high ponytail to keep heat to a minimum.
Demi Moore
Give off princess vibes with a braided crown and Rapunzel length hair like actress Demi Moore.
Yara Shahidi
Slick hair into a side ponytail, and then braid large sections of the hair like actress Yara Shahidi.
Dove Cameron
Micro braids add a sweet touch to beachy waves.
Kat Graham
You can never go wrong with a slicked back ponytail. Earn bonus points for extreme length like actress Kat Graham.
Janelle Monáe
Add flare to classic braided pigtails with rhinestones and other accessories.
Storm Reid
Can’t decide between large and small braids? Fishtail box braids into one massive style to combine the best of both worlds.
Busy Philips
French braid each side of a middle part into a low bun like actress Busy Phillips.
Robin Thede
Twist box braids into a spiral-like bun that sit on the crown of the head like actress Robin Thede.
Amandla Stenberg
A bobbed box braid style is the best way to keep cool.
Alicia Keys
Cornrow hair into a low bun for an effortlessly chic aesthetic. Accent baby waves with rhinestones and bedazzle your bun with flashy hair accessories like singer-songwriter Alicia Keys to take your style to the next level.
Marsai Martin
Not into a basic bun? Create a deeply parted bang to elegantly frame the face like actress Marsai Martin.
Lupita Nyong'o
Throw your braids up into a messy bun like actress Lupita Nyong’o for an effortlessly chic vibe.
Larsen Thompson
Pin a big braid into a chic updo like actress Larson Thompson.
Kerry Washington
Do you hate when your braids fall into your face? Cornrows the front section to the side of your face like actress Kerry Washington.
Logan Browning
Curly cornrows are the perfect way to keep hair out of your face. Pull a few tendrils from your hairline for flirty flare like actress Logan Browning.
Shay Mitchell
Mitchell creates the perfect pretty little side braid that shows off the actress' beautiful face. A tuck behind the ear also adds a sophisticated touch.
Laura Harrier
Micro box braids look flawless on this rising star. The high half pony adds a fun, youthful vibe.
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