Braided Hairstyles

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,square,heart,diamond

Description: Smooth and glossy is the main idea for this hairstyle. These braided locks are worn long and to the side to achieve a sexy yet simple look and feel. Shorter braids frame the face and completes the over-all look magnificently. Gabrielle Union is rocking her thick locks here in sleek straight braids that compliments her oval face shape nicely. The sharp side part breaks up excess angles in her face and the shorter braids around the face helps to break up any heaviness and add movement. Gabrielles’s naturally thick tresses look their best in longer ‘dos like the ones seen here, and when worn in braids, have an ultra healthy and glossy finish. This style can be worn day or night—just dress it up or down as needed. Gabrielle’s color is also looking fabulous here and works well with her medium-dark complexion and dark eyes. Having warm undertones, she looks best in black or brown hair that highlights her eyes and flatters her skin tone. Here she sticks with her natural black tresses for a natural yet chic finish. Gabrielle Union-Wade is an American actress. She began her career in 1990s, appearing on television sitcoms, before landing supporting roles in teen comedy films She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,square,heart,triangular

Description: These black and green locks are braided and pinned around the head to create this Greek-inspired hairstyle. This ‘do is best suited to frame a round or oval face for any occasion. This hairstyle needs moderate time to create and strong hold product to keep it in place all day or night. Ruby Rose shows off her gorgeous features with a sexy braided headband that brings all of the attention to her face. She has a heart shaped face with defined cheekbones and bold features, along with well-defined chin area, making her the perfect candidate for an up-do. Ruby experiments with her hairstyles often and this time she tries out a bohemian up-do with fabulous results. The slicked look gives her an edgy look and is a great choice for a night out. Ruby finishes off the look with subtle earth tone makeup to keep the focus on her striking eyes. Ruby has light blue eyes and a medium-fair warm complexion. Her natural hair color is black-brown, which she has funked up with some deep teal green tips, as seen in the braid. This is ideal for showing off her eyes, especially when wearing a neutral makeup palette like this one. Ruby Rose is an Australian model, DJ, recording artist, actress, television presenter, and former MTV VJ.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,square,heart,diamond

Description: These platinum blonde locks are braided and pinned around the head to create this Greek-inspired hairstyle. This ‘do is best suited to frame a round or oval face for any occasion. This hairstyle needs ample time to create and strong hold product to keep it in place all day or night. Rita Ora shows off her good looks with a sexy braided headband that brings all of the attention to her face. She has an oval face with defined cheekbones and bold features, along with a high rounded hairline. Rita experiments with her hairstyles often and this time she tries out a bohemian up-do with fabulous results. A few loose tendrils around the braided crown creates a romantic finish and is a great choice for a night out. Rita plays up her almond eye shape with dramatic eye makeup defined brows. Rita has brown eyes and a medium tan complexion. Her natural hair color is black-brown but she can pull off this ashy platinum blonde with ease, especially when wearing a neutral makeup palette like this one. Rita Ora is a British singer and actress. Her debut studio album, Ora, released in 2012, debuted at number one in the United Kingdom.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: These copper blonde locks are braided and worn up to create this Greek-inspired hairstyle best suited to frame a round face for any occasion. This hairstyle needs ample time to create and strong hold product to keep it in place all day or night. Bar Paly shows off her model good looks with a loose updo and a braided headband. Bar has an oval face with defined cheekbones and bold features and she normally wears her hair long with a bit of wave. Here she experiments with a loose bohemian updo. Bar’s long locks are worn with the popular braid crown. This go-to choice can be worn virtually anywhere. A few loose tendrils and the braided crown creates a romantic look and is a great choice for a night out. Bar keeps the focus on her almond eyes with dramatic eye makeup and some side swept bangs. Bar has green eyes and a medium complexion. Her natural hair color is a light brown. Bar stays close to her natural hair color here with a dark blonde base and honey highlights. The highlights throughout create dimension and contrast which is nicely accentuated in her braided crown. Ladies with warm complexions and green eyes are best suited to warm brunette, red and blonde shades. Bar Paly is an Israeli model and actress.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: One side of this medium length 'do is braided back behind the ear, while the opposite side is left out to soften the face and completes the over-all look magnificently. This hairstyle is perfect to complement a long face for any occasion and needs a little product to pinch through the ends for hold and definition. Jane Krakowski styles her bob up here with some funky waves and a side braid—the perfect ‘do for a night out on the town. Having a short bob can limit Jane’s styling options but this is a great way to change up her look for a special event. Jane has French braided one side back while the rest of the hair has large kinky waves throughout. Jane has a diamond shaped face so a short bob really shows off her high cheekbones nicely, and works well with her defined chin area. Jane’s color here is a light golden blonde tone with subtle highlights throughout. Jane has red and pink undertones in her complexion so would suit cool blonde shades the best, but thanks to her light eyes and tan this warm blonde is working for her here. Jane Krakowski is an American actress and singer who is best known for her work on the TV series 30 Rock.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: Pia Tosacano combines a deep side part and loose feminine waves here to produce stunning results. Pia has an angular square face shape to contend with and this hairstyle is just the thing to flatter it. The deep side part and soft loose waves create a gorgeous side swept look on one side, while the other side is held back with a sweet French braid. This hairstyle can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion and is a nice alternative to an all-up or all-down ‘do. If you are craving something more formal however, simply roll the rest of the hair up away from the neck and secure it at the nape for a sweet low roll up-do. These highlighted tresses are braided back on one side leaving the opposite side to fall on the shoulders for a simple yet sexy look and feel. This hairstyle is great for any occasion and easy to re-create at home. Product is needed for shine and hold and regular trims will help prevent split ends.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: This mane is braided on the side and pinned back to create this fun and fancy upstyle which is easy to re-create at home with the right tools. The top is parted on the side making this hairstyle great to compliment a long face and needs product to keep it in place.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: Iggy decided to wear her locks up for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Her highlighted tresses are braided and worn around the head to create this fancy 'do that is easy to re-create and naturally long locks. Pins are needed to secure this in place nad product will help add shine.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: The lush blonde locks are braided and pinned around the head to create this updo which is easy to whip at home and great for any occasion. Strands are out the front and sides to soften the style and completes the over-all hairstyle magnificently.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: One side of this blonde 'do is braided down to the back leaving the opposite side out showing off the loose waves for shape and style. This eye-popping hairdo will turn heads at any day or night occasion and needs product for shine and to keep it in place.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: This blonde 'do is braided from the nape down then draped over one shoulder for a fun and fancy look and feel. This is a great look for any occasion and easy to re-create at home. The long bangs are left out to soften the face and completes the over-all hairstyle magnificently.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: These long brown locks are braided from the mid-lengths to ends then draped over one shoulder for a sweet and simple look and feel. This is an easy hairdo to create at home and needs only a small amount of product for gloss and hold.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: These long golden blonde tresses are braided through the mid-lengths to ends and worn over one shoulder to give the over-all hairstyle a low-fuss and simple look and feel. Strands are left to fall down the sides of the face to soften the face and completes the hairstyle perfectly.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: These natural dark colored tresses are braided from mid-lengths to ends and worn over one shoulder for a sweet and simple look and feel. The roots are teased to achieve body and lift through the top and sides making this a great style to compliment a long face. Product is needed to keep this look in place.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: The length of these blonde locks is braided and worn up around the top as a headband while the front of is left out to fall to the sides of the face to soften the over-all look. This upstyle needs time to create to strong hold product to keep it place all day or night.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: This two-toned 'do is braided through the mid-lengths to ends leaving out strands through the sides and back to soften the over all style. The bangs are swept to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all look perfectly. This is a great hairstyle for those with medium to thick hair.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: Big and Full bodied is them main idea for this hairstyle. The roots are teased to achieve maximum height and lift all over while the mid-lengths to ends are braided and worn over the shoulder for a sassy finish. This is great look for those wanting a style that will turn heads at any occasion.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: This naturally curly mane is braided through the mid-lengths to ends then worn over shoulder to achieve a low-fuss look and feel. The shorter layers are left out to soften the the style and completes the over-all 'do perfectly. A small amount of product is needed for shine and hold.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: This casual hairdo is braided through the mid-lengths to ends and worn over one shoulder for sweet and simple look and feel. The middle part makes this low-fuss hairstyle perfect to frame a round face and great for casual day or night occasion. A small amount of product is needed for shine and hold.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: Selena's brunette locks were teased at the roots and to achieve height and lift and braided through the back to create this wonderful updo she wore to the MTV Movie Awards 2013. This bold do is great to turn heads at nay special occasion and will need product for hold and shine.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: These naturally tight curly locks are braided all over then styled up into this head-turning upstyle best suited to frame a round face. This look is perfect for those with naturally thick hair and needs time and product to re-create.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: These long brown locks are braided then worn over the shoulder for a simple look and finish. This low-fuss hairstyle is easy to create at home and needs only a small amount of product for hold and shine and best suited to frame a round face.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: This gorgeous light blonde mane is blow-waved smooth and left to fall over the shoulders for a sweet and simple look and feel. A braid is added to the top to compliment the over-all look and completes this style brilliantly. product is needed for hold and shine.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,diamond

Description: Here’s a beautiful Grecian inspired up-do on the lovely and talented Taylor Swift. Taylor’s unique up-do was created by braiding her hair and wrapping it around her head like headband. Her look was completed with a long, heavy fringe that makes her baby blues pop. Try this one if you have an oval, oblong or diamond-shaped face. A great summer up-do to wear with your long flowy gown and gladiator sandals. Taylor's long dark golden blonde locks are pulled back and pinned to the head to create this updo for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Her bangs are smoothed down to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all 'do magnificently. Product is needed for hold and shine.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: This Ancient Greek inspired hairdo is braided, then pulled up and twisted into a bun and pinned to the crown making it a great style to compliment a round face. This 'do will need time to create and product for hold and shine and is great for any occasion.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: The light brunette locks are braided through the top then pulled back and pinned to the head to create this updo best suited for any occasion. This hairstyle will need time to create and is great for most hair types.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: These long dark brunette locks are braided all through the back, sides and top to create this casual upstyle best suited for most hair types. This hairdo will need time to create and product for hold and shine.

Face Shape Suitability: oval,oblong,square,diamond

Description: These light blonde locks are braided down one side while the opposite side is left out showing off texture and shape for a wild look and feel. This hairstyle needs time to create and product for hold and shine.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: These long wavy locks are braided all through the top and pinned to the head while the length is left out to fall over the shoulders for a wild look and feel. This hairstyle is best suited for those with long hair wanting a wicked look to wow the crowds.

Face Shape Suitability: round,oval,heart,triangular

Description: These black tresses are blunt cut all through the back an sides to maintain a low-fuss style that is easy to manage with regular trims every 4-6 weeks. A braid is added to the top and pulled to the side as a headband to add wow-factor to this simple 'do and completes the over-all style magnificently.