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.