Braids are set to be one of the biggest hair trends of 2016, with everybody from Beyoncé to Australian model Jessica Hart embracing the look.
Discover two takes on the braid to work into your weekly repertoire…
The Tight But Not Uptight Double Headband
WHO: It’s the look favoured by the likes of Sienna Miller and our October cover girl, Josephine Skriver.
WHY: Bohemian in the very sense of the word, the double headband is equal parts Eastern European and laid back chic.
WHEN: A look for the creative office or for when you need a mid-week lift.
The Classic French Braid
WHO: Everyone loves this classic, whether it’s straight down the middle or running sensuously down the side of the head. A side option is good for shorter hair.
WHY: What is old is new again and the French braid, is no exception. It has been depicted in rock art going back some 6,000 years, and though it may not have actually originated in France it deserves its name because even after all this time, it remains elegant.
WHEN: Make an impression at a board meeting or job interview.
Styles and illustrations courtesy of Kérastase