While ponytails make for the comfiest hairstyles, braids have our heart too! Whether you’re having a good hair day or not, you can always turn to braids for comfort. With a zillion braid-styles out there, you no more need an occasion to flaunt this hairstyle. You can go from casual to totally glamorous with smart braid-styling in a jiffy.

When it comes to beauty-inspo, we look no further than our very own B-town divas. From sporting chic haircuts to cute hairstyles, they are the ultimate trend-setters who give us all kinds of hair goals. Taking cues from these beauties, we’ve curated 5 different ways to rock braids like a pro...

 

Braided bun

Braided bun

What’s better than braids? Braided bun! Sonam Kapoor Ahuja does braided bun like a true blue diva. The twisted bun has tiny accent braids going all over and we’re totally digging this look for a summer wedding.

 

Fishtail braid

Fishtail braid

Karisma Kapoor makes fishtail braid look oh-so-dreamy. Perfect for your beach-y getaway, this hairstyle is sure to take your glamour quotient a few notches higher.

 

Milkmaid braid

Milkmaid braid

Here’s taking major braid-inspo from Ileana D’cruz! This elaborate hairstyle may not be apt for everyday wear; nonetheless, it can take your hair game to an all-new level. Perfect for all those with long, thick hair; you can pull off this chic hairdo to a cocktail party.

 

The side accent braid

The side accent braid

Enhance your half-up hairstyles with a side accent braid, just like Alia Bhatt. Grab your curling iron and add some loose curls or waves for added glamour.

 

Dutch pigtail braids

Dutch pigtail braids

Janhvi Kapoor pulls off this cool-girl hairstyle with aplomb. Dutch pigtail braids are for all those who want to keep their long mane off their face in the scorching summers. 

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