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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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Street Star Level: Difficult
Best for: Long, wavy, or straight hair

Step 1: Separate hair into four sections (left, right, top, and bottom). Pin all but one side section out of the way.
Step 2: Do a clean but slightly loose French braid down one side, switching to a regular braid once you pass the area behind the ear. Secure with a clear elastic.
Step 3: Repeat on the other side.
Step 4: Repeat on the top section, switching to the regular braid once you reach the crown of your head.
Step 5: Separate the bottom section into five smaller sections and make five regular (non-French) braids. Secure with clear elastics.
Step 6: Wrap each of the five bottom braids from left to right and pin into place.
Step 7: Weave the side braids together in a swirly shape, tucking the ends of the five braids underneath where necessary. Pin the braids in place as you go.
Step 8: Pin the top braid on top of the swirly shape created by the other braids. This will give your hair added height. Set with hairspray.
Step 9: Pat yourself on the back because this one was hard!

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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