Top 10 Braided Updos

Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana’s classic milkmaid braid is positioned slightly farther back on the head, which makes it look more subtle and grown-up. To create a similar look, make a simple side braid and wrap it around the head, securing with pins. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Taylor Swift
A braided updo totally works with bangs, too, as Taylor Swift’s Grammys style proves. A skinny braid is this look’s crowning glory. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Julianne Hough
For a twist on the look, get creative with your braiding style. Julianne Hough’s pinned-up ‘do incorporates an extra twist to give her braid an unusual pattern. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Florence Welch
For a glamorous Bohemian twist, dress up your braided updo with a gold chain headpiece (or repurpose a necklace from your jewelry box). Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Charlize Theron
Before she chopped her long hair, Charlize Theron sported this wraparound plaited style that ends in a braided side bun. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Kate Bosworth
A textured braid can help a fancy frock feel more casual. To get Kate Bosworth’s rough finish, dust hair with a powder texturizer, such as L’Oréal Professionnel True Grip ($16.50, lpsalons.com), before braiding. Finish by using an old toothbrush to loosen tiny hairs. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Katy Perry
Notice the glint of gold in Katy Perry’s dark locks? A gilded accessory gives this look a regal polish. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Nicole Richie
We love this braided twist on the classic topknot. To get Nicole Richie’s look, secure hair in a high ponytail and make a simple braid. Twist the braid into a chignon and secure with bobby pins. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Dianna Agron
A fishtail braid gives Dianna Agron’s updo a goddess-like aura. Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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Amanda Seyfried
Slick back hair and coil a thick braid around the back to create Amanda Seyfried’s ballerina-inspired style. If your own hair isn’t long enough, use clip-in extensions to make the braid (all the stars wear them—their hairstylists have told us so!). Try on braided hairstyles in the Makeover Studio!
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