Second only to our obsession with all things weddings, braid styles and plait hairstyles are basically what we spend our life pinning. When we're not finding out how exactly Kate Bosworth nailed ...

Plaits don't have to mean the wiry schoolgirl braids of Pippi Longstocking or the long rope-like locks of Rapunzel: there are all the in-between lengths and a host of different ways to adapt this ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds ...

Three-strand braids are the easiest, most common and basic type. It simply involves wrapping hair from the outside in when it's sectioned into two parts. If you know only one type of plait ...

Box braids are a classic protective hairstyle that have individual square-shaped plaits at the roots, creating a boxy appearance. They can vary in thickness and length, making them versatile for ...

Hair wound into an easy plait and finished with a designer tie communicates a cheeky insouciance. A duo of braids may feel childish initially, but look again and you’ll find that the style is ...

Some of our favorite celebrities -- including Gabrielle Union, Erykah Badu and Teyonah Parris -- have rocked pretty plaits that are worthy of praise. We've rounded up 25 of our favorite braided ...

Khloé Kardashian, Cara Delevingne and Bella Thorne have all sported the twisted plait style recently ... usual go-to textured waves by adding some braids into the mix for a taping of her new ...

Whether you call it a "braid" or a "plait," it's universally agreed that the weaved hairstyle is a sure way to add intrigue to your strands. The intricate patterns and ornate designs transform ...