The reason is simple. Not only is the french side braid a chic take on your average braided updo, but it's also still elegant enough to wear during a night out on the town. As a bonus, braided ...

Prep: French braids are easier to execute on air-dried hair, says Maegan. “It has more texture than blow-dried hair, and texture helps the braid stay in place.” Step 1: Part hair on the side.

Braided hairstyles are always a must for Summer, but a braided updo is the perfect way to look ... section of your hair and create an inside-out french braid (braid under rather than over) that ...

it’s the French braid. Start braiding from the side and secure your hair into a tight bun for an updo you’ll want to wear over and over again. For something more defined, braid hair in tight ...

For an updo that feels truly timeless, try a braided bun. Try two reverse French braids that culminate ... then alternate moving small portions from one side to the other. The keyword with this ...

To pull off this undone braid, which recently wore to a cocktail party, sweep hair to one side, begin a loose French braid at the ... seem more voluminous. undone updo feels fresh and pretty ...

When you get to the very bottom of your scalp and there's no more hair to add in from each side, complete a normal (non-French) braid until you have just about an inch of hair left. Tie it off ...

A fishtail braid is a whimsical twist on the original French braid ... add bangs or a side swoop for more drama. Have a big ...