Health & Beauty
TheEpochTimes
By UP Magazine
T
hanks to one of summer’s most widely seen trends, you can now nix the messy bun you’ve been spending 15 minutes on and use that spare time to grab a coffee before your busy day. That’s right, people, braids are back. What’s ideal about braids is that they’re easy to achieve and they’re a quick fix for a bad hair day. Also, bonus points for second-day beachy-waves from braided hair the day before. (Two styles in one? Don’t mind if I do!) These summertime braids can instantly romanticise an ensemble. Any tough look is lightened when paired with a messy, old world, Renaissance-type braid. This updated braid trend inspires braids to become more romantic and ethereal and less messy and grunge. Give that baseball cap a rest and braid it out for the next time you’re clueless on how to wear your hair.
june 20 – JULY 3, 2014 35
Shutterstock
Shutterstock
Braids in bloom from this spring to summer.
Braided hairstyle.
Braid It Out: Feminine Look for This Summer Getty Images
Getty Images
Getty Images
Getty Images
Dolce & Gabbana—Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014.
Tips to getting the best braid:
1. Texture hair with either dry sham-
poo or baby powder. Hair will look and feel less greasy and the product will allow the hair to hold a better braid.
Braided hairstyle from Nicole Miller.
2. Switch your parting. By moving your normal hair parting from left to right, centre to right, and all others ways,
Actress Lou De Laage.
Braided hairstyles at Rachel Zoe Spring/ Summer 2014.
the crown of the braid looks more voluminous.
add a little style to your hair.
3. Use soft hair ties. When tying the
if you are unsure of how to braid your hair and try out all the different braid hairstyles. From French to fishtail, you’re sure to find a style that highlights your face and works well with your hair type. Throw in some hardware for a detailed look, as seen at Dolce & Gabbana.
ends of your hair with a tight hair tie or rubber band, you run the risk of damaging the ends of your hair follicles, leading it to become unhealthy and stunting hair growth. Tie hair with ribbon hair ties to save your ends from any abuse, and to
4. Have fun with it! Watch tutorials