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8 Celebrity Braided Hairstyles You Can Actually DIY

See how to recreate these gorgeous celebrity braided hairstyles -- stylist to the stars not required

by Charli Schuler, Erica Smith

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Bohemian Princess Level: Easy
Best for: Long, wavy, or curly hair

Step 1: Imagine your hair separated into four quarters. Grab 2-inch sections from the top, left, and right sides; then pull them back toward the crown of your head to see how the hair best lays against your head. This is the direction in which you'll want to braid it.
Step 2: Starting 1 inch from your hairline, braid each side back and secure with a clear elastic.
Step 3: Cross the braids in the back and tuck the ends under to form a "wreath." Secure ends with bobby pins.
Step 4 (optional): For a more glamorous look, wrap the rest of your hair into a bun.
Step 5: Control flyaways by setting with strong-hold hairspray.

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Love love love braids!!!

by Jennifer10708 Monday, July 2, 2012 at 06:53AM Report as inappropriate

Very cute.. Perfect for Summer

by Chicharringuis Friday, June 22, 2012 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

I need to try some of these braids!

by sweettpea29 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate

Need more detailed instructions. Plus I would like to see what the back of their head looks like!

by brendalea Friday, June 8, 2012 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate

So cute! But what is "reverse french braiding"?

by Roxalyn Monday, May 28, 2012 at 06:42PM Report as inappropriate

I would love more detailed instructions on the bohemian princess one.

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 04:43PM Report as inappropriate

I love Minka Kelly's braid. So chick!

by yestfl Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 01:38PM Report as inappropriate

braids are so cute!

by olkrav319 Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 06:31PM Report as inappropriate

Every time I do braiding of any sort in my hair, hubby says I look stupid and "we're not on vacation in Jamaica." I love braids. Thanks for giving us ideas. Maybe if I combine them with a skimpy outfit... :-)

by Cheryl5752 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

so cute, but so hard to do!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:55PM Report as inappropriate