Summer Braids

Braids have been the popular summer hairstyle of choice for many seasons now, and for good reason. They're gorgeous, unique, and youthful! If you're a little tired of the same old braid styles we've been seeing lately, here are some pictures of some gorgeous braided hairstyles that are easy and effortless to do!

I am absolutely in love with this braided messy bun that Nicole Richie and Lauren Conrad are rocking here. It's a beautiful summertime look and its so unique, you know you'll draw attention for how lovely it is. All you have to do is part your hair down the middle or to the side, french braid both sides of your hair until you reach the neck, secure it with a band, and then pull the ends into a messy bun at the nape of your neck! Trust me, it's a lot easier than it sounds and looks!

Here's how it looks from the front:L.C's makeup is looking pretty fresh and ferosh here, too.

Another gorgeous braided hairstyle I love is demonstrated on Helen Kruger below:
The side braid is my favorite casual hairstyle, but Helen's has a bit of a twist to it if you look carefully. She started with a regular french braid in the back, and then once she moves past the nape of the neck, it morphs into a fishtail braid. I <3 fishtail braids! They give a slightly different look from the normal french braid or regular three strand braid you would normally see.

So there you go! There are tons of gorgeous braided looks out there for you to experiment with, and the best part of braids is that they can look messy and tousled, and it still looks good! Happy hairstyling, ladies!