Plaits and braids reign supreme in the beauty world, which is why every summer celebs and influencers go crazy for them. Lets face it, not only is the hairstyle forever cool, but it's also hella practical. With that in mind, we've rounded up some of the coolest plait and braid hairstyles on the internet - summer hair inspiration, done.
Chanel Iman
These multicoloured, pastel braids are everything we want and more for our hair this summer. Model Chanel was seen sporting the rainbow braids at the Revolve Coachella party.
Caroline Daur
Influencer Caroline Daur's glitter filled braids are the dream for anyone wanting to spruce up their hair for a festival or party, without going through all the fuss of extensions.
Stella Maxwell
We're loving model Stella's boho braids which she wore at Coachella. Not only do they look like we could easily recreate them (for once), the lived in, messy finish makes them much more wearable IRL.
Lottie Moss
If there is any style we'll be copying at a festival this summer, it's this. Lottie's long, pastel pink braids are as practical as they are cute. hand crafted by hair stylist @tatianakarelinaofficial, we suggest following her page for all the inspo your heart could ever desire.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys shared three snaps of her new sherbet-tinted braids on Instagram. Cementing (once again) her status as our ultimate beauty inspo...
Cara Delevingne
At first glance Cara appeared to be rocking a classic blow-out at the MTV Movie Awards, but the beauty was in the detail. Check out that baby hairline braid. Killer.
Chrissy Teigen
Another day, another cool 'do from Chrissy T. This time she extended her locks and wore them in a swishy ponytail, with double Dutch braids leading into it from her hairline. Cute.
Ciara
At Paris Fashion Week Ciara stole the front row show with these jumbo halo braids, pancaked to perfection for a wispy finish.
Lara Stone
Lara reminded us of the beauty found in a simplistic side plait, modelled here at London Fashion Week. She updated the classic style by leaving the ends band-free. Love it.
Cara Delevingne
Cara's fierce 'do has mini reverse French braids leading into a half-done bun. While the sculptured look oozes cool, her oxblood lippy gives it a grungy feel. Together, we love it.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy's long blonde locks looked killer in this pancaked Dutch braid leading from her hairline right to the tips. Another 'do by hairstylist Jen Atkin. Can she transform our hair too, please?
Lena Dunham
Lena's locks gave the illusion of length with this hairstyle boasting two killer French braids. Cute. So impressed with her hairstylist Matt Fugate's transformation on her crop, she said "Are you Rumplestiltzkin? Because you just spun my hair into gold". Major inspo for those of us with short 'dos.
January Jones
January's tri-braided 'do, starting from her hairline, gave a cool twist on a red carpet up-do. Love this look.
Olivia Palermo
Olivia gave good hair flair at the Golden Globes. Her slicked-back 'do was given a dose of romance with a trio of braids fastened together at the back. Ooh la la.
Rooney Mara
Rooney set braid goals high for 2016 with this two-part killer creation. Impressive.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively – she of INcredible hair – gave us more tress envy with this multi-knotted braid inspired by nature. It looked as stunning as her view. "#WhoWoreItBestBlakeOrTheBush" she pondered on Instagram. Blake – obvs.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner has just brought back the double French braids which are oh-so-simple, but effective. Forget pigtail plaits being uber-girlie, it looks like they've grownup.
Cara Delevingne
Cara perfectly demoed the cool girl braid at a Paper Towns screening. It's rumpled, loose, laidback and requires minimal effort. That's our kind of hairstyle.
Perrie Edwards
We love this hairstyle on Perrie. Her trio of twist braids led to a messy bun at the back of her head. 90s meets 2017 perfectly.
Georgia May Jagger
Georgia May's Minnie Mouse ear-esque bun braids are as cute as her name. We're off to channel this immediately.
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