Get Summer's Sweetest Side Braids

Freida Pinto, Kristen Stewart, Lea Michele
Popular on the red carpet and the runway, braids are all the rage right now. But if the intricate crowns and conch shell-inspired designs (like those at Valentino's Spring show) are a little too complicated for you, opt for a looser, bohemian-inspired style. Girls like Freida Pinto, Kristen Stewart and Lea Michele have sported an informal side plait on the red carpet, leaving taught up-dos behind. To achieve the perfect beach-worthy braid, Isabel Guillen, stylist and braiding specialist from John Barrett's Braid Salon in New York City, suggests prepping locks with John Barrett Be Hold to combat fly-aways and frizz, and teasing your crown before starting on your braid - the extra height will help balance your face. For the perfect beachy effect, use your hands rather than a comb to smooth your strands, and pull on the edges or corners of your braid to loosen it. To finish, spray with a lightweight hairspray, such as Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer, for a hold that will last all day long.
By Tara Poesy

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