If you’ve been looking for a new ways to rock braids -- or maybe haven’t even thought of braiding your locks since you were about 10-years-old -- then this collection of hairstyles is here to inspire.
While some of these styles are not actually wearable, if they’re not beautiful, then they’re highly creative.
In the slide show you’ll see we’ve pulled together some of the most creative ways to rock braids, including fake braid head pieces, loose and romantic braids, braids accessorized with woven-in jewelry, religious halo braids, side braids, tight french braids on catwalks, tie-dyed braids in crazy colors, fancy updos that merge braids and faux antlers, tiny braids stretching over the head like a hairband, braid helmets, braided pompadours, backward braids (yes, they hang in front of your face), and braids with beautiful fabrics woven into them. Phew!
What are your favorite ways to rock braids?
63 Ways to Rock Braids
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Double Trouble Beachtography
‘Exotic Summer' in Vogue Korea is Hot, Hot, Hot
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Intricate Couture Tresses
Medieval Models with Woven Hair at the Alexander McQueen SS11 Show
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Simple Sultry Swimwear
The Beachwear More is More Editorial Features Classic Poolside Styles
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Desert Dust Lingerie
The Sylvie Malfray Photoshoot With Marloes Horst
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Sisterly Love Photoshoots
The ModCloth Seize the Summer Lookbook Rocks Easy Summer Styles
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Brazen Braids
Spring 2010 Hair is All About Milkmaid Braids & Princess Plaits
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Basket-Woven Hairdos
Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Hair is a Basket Case of Style
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Tie-Dyed Hair Braids
The Free People September 2010 Catalogue is Hippie-Inspired
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Pocahontas Pictorials
Marzia Fossati 'Soul Retrival' Photos Channel Native American Culture
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Ferocious Tribal Fashion
Evelina Mambetova in 'Playing Fashion' July/August 2010
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Hairy Headdresses
CuldeSac and Studio Marisol Take Hair to its Outer Limits
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Hairy Masks
Intricate Braiding & Sculptured Hair Editorial for Vision Magazine
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Raggedy Ann Fashion
Louise Ebel Rocks Doll-Like Looks for Lookbook.nu
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Runway Manga Manes
Stylish Sailor Moon Hair at Nathan Jenden Sprin 2010 RTW
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Laid-Back Fashion Photos
The Hoss Intropia Summer 2011 Lookbook is Naturally Beautiful
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Fairytale Fashiontography
Anja Rubik Looks Pretty in Russian Harper's Bazaar March 201
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80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
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Ethereal Fairytale Gowns
Elie Saab Spring Haute Couture 2010 is Whimsical
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Animalistic Editorials
Gisele is a Tigress in Numero 101
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Sci-Fi Mohawks
Rachel Freire Spring/Summer 2010 Concept Shots Are Futuristic Fantastic
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Placid Photo Shoots
‘Wishful Sun, Scattered Sea' by Jason Lee Parry Rocks Our Boat
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Halo Hair Hoods
Lelya Martian Photographs Hazy Angelic Portraits
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Accessorized Hair Editorials
Leah by 35mm Expresses Emotion in the Treamtment of Tresses
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Fantasy Hair Wear
The Online Puppycatmeow Shop With Give You Out-There Hair
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Braided Pompadours
'Jord' by Antonio Andrade Blends Greaser Hair & Little-Girl Chic
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Futuristic Tribal Fashion
The David Dixon 2011 Fall/Winter Collection Escapes to Jakarta
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Yodeling Alp Girls to Promote Dairy
Heidi Klum in “Who's Got Milk?”
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Two-Tone Twin Editorials
Ieva and Aida Aniulyte Don White and Brown for Twin Peaks in Marie Claire
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Watercolor Fashion
The Spring Awakening Spread in IT Post Spring Summer 2010 Keeps Things Soft
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Western-Inspired Fashion Shoots
Glamour Paris April 2010 Shows Exotic Denim Looks
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Rapunzel Braiditorials
Restrained Hair and 'Jackets of All Trades' in Vogue
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Braided Horns
‘Fashion Victim' Photo Set Features Hair Like Ram & Unicorn Horns
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Jogging Harem Pants
Topshop Spring 2010 Collection Could Spark Some Eccentric Trends
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Blissful Braided Beauties
Vogue Novias S/S 2010 Features a Wonderful Rural Spread
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Multi-Hued Hairitorials
Model Natasha Poly Gets 'Glam and Sporty' in Vogue Italia
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Little Girl Braids for Adults
A New Twist on Hair for Fall
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Big Braided Fashion Models
The Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 Runway Show Features Long Locks
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Dollface Nautical Fashions
Cruisin' for a Brusin' Makes Seafarers Swoon
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Religious Character Captures
The Tom Hahn 'Icons' Series is Sharply Photographed
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Braided Hairtography
Anja Rubik Ties Up Her Tresses For Vogue Paris Beauty March 2010
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Braided Bonding
Close Companionship Via Self-Inflicted Conjoined Hairstyles
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Colorful Surf Femmes
The Elle Greece Summer 2010 Issue is Color-Clashing
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Technicolor Pigtails
‘Glam & Sporty' in Vogue Italia March 2010 is Ultra-Chic
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Candy Floss Fashion
Inbar Spector Spring 2009
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Bo Derek Braids
Tiny Plaits Make a Comeback in Krasimir Marchev Photo Shoot
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Kaleidoscopic Clothes
Nathan Jenden's Spring 2010 Collection Plays With Prints and Patterns
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Antler Updos
Lena Erysheva's 'Dear Deer' Features a Vunerable Female Fawn
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Gold Standard Fashion
Gilded Accessories Take Center Stage at Spring 2010 Shows
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Butterfly Eyes
Ali Charisma Autumn/Winter 2010 at Fashion Week Hong Kong
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Pretty Petal-Crowned Portraits
Daniel Gurton Captures Garden Goddesses for Vs. Magazine
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Palm Tree Buns
Nuno Veloso Captures Sky-High Braided Updos for ‘Fierce'
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Sporadic Braids
Drew Barrymore's Hairdo at the 'Going the Distance' Premiere
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Hair-Mimicking Headwear
Riki Tinoza's Hat Collection Series Seems Inspired by 'The Addams Family'
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Braided Headbands & Bed Hair
Anthony Lloyd's 'Jenni' is a Study in Seduction
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Braided Hats
Kanch Panjabi's ‘Untitled Stories' Uses Hair in Place of Hats
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Haute High Head Wraps
Danielle Scutt Shows Towering Hair Accessories for Fall
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Vibrant Fabric Braids
Karlie Kloss in Hermes Spring/Summer 2010 Ad Campaign
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Sizzling Side Braids
The Rihanna Side Braid Makes Its Debut Along With Her Fire Engine-Red Hair
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Lacy Celeb Editorials
The Vogue US June 2011 Spread Features a Natural Penelope Cruz
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Backward Braid Fashion
The Ronaldo Fraga SS10 Costume-Like Collection
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Spiky-Chic Plaits
The Local Firm Braid Makes for a Piercing Presentation
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