Ten Celebrity-Approved Braids for Back to School
Photo: PR Photos1/10Lea Michele
The Glee star's hairstyle is actually a few braids woven into one. This unique take on the classic side braid looks more complicated than it really is. It's a style that's sure to impress your friends.
Photo: PR Photos2/10Cymphonique Miller
The singer's secure braid looks so glossy. To add sleekness to your own 'do, apply a shine serum to your hair before you start to braid.
Photo: Getty Images3/10Jessica Lowndes
The actress's mini waterfall braids stop just behind her ears for a look that's perfect for the first dance of the school year. Let the rest of your hair dry naturally or enhance a little wave with a large-barrel curling iron for a look similar to Jessica's.
Photo: Getty Images4/10Alex Frnka
The Inbetweeners actress turned her high ponytail into a messy braid for the 2012 Do Something Awards. This hairstyle will take you from homeroom to soccer practice!
Photo: Getty Images5/10Olivia Polermo
Olivia gives classic French braids get a modern twist by parting her hair down the middle and braids each side back. She secures the two separate braids into one simple bun!
Photo: Getty Images6/10Marisa Quinn
A thick fishtail braid is a great way to wrangle unruly hair. The Twilight actress finished off her hairstyle by wrapping a few strands around her hair tie for a natural looking finish.
Photo: Getty Images7/10Sasha Pieterse
If you have shorter layers of hair that won't fit into your fishtail, finish off your braid early. Just make sure that the ends are smooth, like the Pretty Little Liars star—use a straightening iron if you need a little extra help.
Photo: PR Photos8/10Kelli Berglund
Braid just the very front pieces of your hair and secure it with a few bobby pins for a quick hair pick-me-up.
Photo: Getty Images9/10Stephanie Scott
The actress twisted the front pieces of her hair into braids that secured at the back of her head and added bows during Teen Vogue's Back to School Saturday event. Colorful earrings complete her playful look.
Photo: Getty Images10/10Kaitlyn Jenkins
The Bunheads actress punctuated her straight hair with a deep side part. Her braid starts at one side of her head and goes over her crown to the other side where it's tied off.
