Hair Beauty Tip

How To Create Boho Braids
submitted: Aug 26, 2009
tip #334

How To Create Boho Braids
Free-spirited and fun braids like Alexis Bledel’s are summer’s hottest trend
Turn a ho-hum hairstyle into a work of art by adding in some simple braids. "Braids are a great way to open up the face, tame thick tresses or give texture to fine hair. It's also a great option when you are having a bad hair day," says Herbal Essences celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan, whose celeb clients include Blake Lively, Whitney Port, and Leighton Meester.

Braids are the ultimate summer style because they won’t come undone in high humidity and can help keep unruly hair in place. No wonder so many starlets have recently been seen rocking the plaited look! Here’s how to do it:


1. There's no "right" way to braid. "Since every woman is unique with her own hair type, you can modify the braids to suit your style," says Strahan. Feel free to do as many braids as you want and to play around with where you place them.

2. Practice the braid and tuck. Start with dry hair that has a wavy texture, which will hold the braid. Take small sections of hair at your part or hairline, then braid to the ends. Secure with a clear elastic and lightly spritz the braid with a spray gel. We like Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel. Loosely tuck the bottom of the braid under other pieces of hair so that the ends aren't visible.

3. Fray it out. For a more romantic look, lightly tease your hair so that the braid will look slightly undone, then spray on a flexible hold hairspray to give the style staying power without freezing it in place.

Want to see how you'd look with boho braids? Give yourself a virtual makeover and try on the styles in our Braids & Twists Look Book.




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vgdempster wrote: Wed, 2009-05-27 19:29

Btw good article.


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melissapaige wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 21:44

melissa think it might might like good? looking for a new look...


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jd jd jd jd wrote: Tue, 2009-06-02 13:56

might but I think it looks good just the way it is. Its just my opion.howev u spell dat.


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jd jd jd jd wrote: Tue, 2009-06-02 13:46

Kim iz reale pretty


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jd jd jd jd wrote: Tue, 2009-06-02 13:58

wat is your real name?


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lmsxoxo wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 10:56

Love the braid Boho braid very cute


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melissapaige wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 21:41

melissa thank you! not sure know... scared of new hair style


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jd jd jd jd wrote: Tue, 2009-06-02 13:59

i havent seen it yet.


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mercygirl34 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 11:35

cuuuute


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melissapaige wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 21:39

melissa


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pistl wrote: Mon, 2009-06-01 08:07

Kim's hair looks great! It's a beautiful way to look fresh and young for the summer! : ).


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jd jd jd jd wrote: Tue, 2009-06-02 13:51

I know .It looks really soft and shiny.


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jd jd jd jd wrote: Tue, 2009-06-02 13:51

I know .It looks really soft and shiny.


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thenextbigthing9 wrote: Wed, 2009-07-01 12:07

I look horrible in braids!


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ladigaga wrote: Thu, 2009-07-02 16:42

wow so confusing lol


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lemonhearts wrote: Fri, 2009-07-03 10:38

Very nice look...if u noe how to braid...


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burnett_101 wrote: Sat, 2009-07-04 01:40

ohh kayy on her but i
would deff nvr were it !!
:DDD


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pavan15 wrote: Thu, 2009-07-09 15:46

niceee
it would look better if she made it into a bun afterr;)


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gracie1094 wrote: Tue, 2009-07-21 10:43

i think this look is great bcus it is easy and tends to make us look elegant..


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gracie1094 wrote: Tue, 2009-07-21 10:43

i think this look is great bcus it is easy and tends to make us look elegant..


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MontyMOO wrote: Sat, 2009-09-05 21:22

It's pretty cute but my hair wouldn't stay like that :(


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Dory_Glory wrote: Wed, 2009-10-14 15:35

If only my hair wasn't so short... ='(


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