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Swedish stylist Elvira Jonsson is a hair braiding guru. Jonsson uses her long, blonde locks to create ornate plaited ponytails. She even has an entire Instagram account, inspobyelvirall, dedicated to ...

Braided hairstyles are always a must for Summer, but a braided updo is the perfect way to look good while keeping hair off your neck. A crown of braids might seem too advanced to pull off in your own ...

Sorry, three-strand, french, and fishtail braids: we love you just as much as the next Pinterest diehards, but it's time to take our plaiting skills to the next level ...

Okay, don’t get me wrong: I love the look of box braids as much as the next girl—but I do have a couple of gripes. First of all, box braids can take forever (up to 10 hours, to be exact), and no ...

From the Alexander Wang show to a new Hermès campaign: braids are promising to be the most en vogue hairstyle this spring. Here's how to get the look. Alexander Wang-inspired side braid - The designer ...