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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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Rapunzel Chignon Level: Intermediate
Best for: Long, thick, wavy, or straight hair

Step 1: Tease hair and lightly smooth it out at the crown for height, if necessary.
Step 2: Split hair in two sections, left and right.
Step 3: On each side, reverse French braid the entire section until you get to the spot behind your ear.
Step 4: Switch from a French braid to a regular braid and finish braiding each section away from your head. Secure each side with a clear elastic.
Step 5: Wrap one braid from left to right at the nape of your neck, securing with large hair pins (available at a beauty supply store) or bobby pins as you go. Coil the opposite braid underneath it and secure into a bun.
Step 6: If desired, leave out a few pieces around your face and curl them with a curling iron for a soft, romantic touch.
Step 7: Set 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