If you have a phobia of your stylist's arsenal of razors and scissors but love the edgy look of an undercut, Jessica Alba's low braided ponytail presents a happy medium -- and made us do a serious double-take.

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If you're lusting for longer strands, try the same double-tiered braid that actress Rooney Mara worked on the red carpet during the 2016 Golden Globes. Tie hair off into two sections, braid each, and then secure with bobby pins to create the illusion of one long plait.

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For those mornings when you sleep through your alarm (or simply can't stop pressing snooze), a low ponytail with a tiny twisted braid at the base looks totally professional -- and takes about two minutes, tops.

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Is it just us, or is there something deeply satisfying about a well executed fishtail braid? Created at the hands of celeb stylist and Beachwaver founder Sarah Potempa, this volume-packed take has us swooning with hair envy.

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Just like overalls, lip liner and Justin Timberlake, all good things from the 90's come back better than before. And since two is (almost) always better than one, we dare you to dip your hair into the double ponytail (aka pigtail) trend. Chunky and relaxed, the trend looks beachy, not Britney.

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