Get Summer's Sweetest Side Braids
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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