Let's all sit in a circle and braid each other's hair. Whether you’re exercising, attending an event or just want to keep your hair off your face at work, braids and plaits can be the perfect solution ...

WHEN done correctly, fishtail plaits can be a beautiful and ethereal hairstyle for both formal and casual occasions. But how do you do the style, and which celebrities are a fan of it on the red ...

Bella Hadid’s Pippi Longstocking braids turn pigtails into 2026’s coolest low‑tension hair trend – see how this nostalgic ...

WHEN done correctly, fishtail plaits can be a beautiful and ethereal hairstyle for both formal and casual occasions. But how do you do the style, and which celebrities are a fan of it on the red ...

07:34, Thu, May 7, 2020 Updated: 07:34, Thu, May 7, 2020 Plaits aren’t just for school girls, they are the perfect way to make your look a little more trendy. Whether you like your braids sleek and ...

For cornrows, hairstylists recommend starting with well-moisturised hair. Use a leave-in conditioner to hydrate and soften your hair before braiding. This not only makes the process easier but also ...

Seventeen years ago, Janet Jackson sparked a huge trend with her Poetic Justice "dookie" braids, and soon after, Brandy reinvigorated the style with her perky braided extensions. These days, braids ...

Everyone from hairstylists to Daenerys Targaryen to that one Coachella model in see-through crochet trousers and really, really good hair agrees: plaits are all the rage right now. The particular ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This June Headmasters salons across the UK are launching Headmasters Does the Season, a hair styling menu of three lust-worthy styles with a masterclass in how to recreate them yourself. We've grabbed ...

It has been a busy day for the Princess of Wales – and she tied up her hair in a no-nonsense braid for a sporty engagement ...

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