5 Different Ways to Wear the Ever-Popular Side Braid


Updated 11/12/10 8:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Different Ways to Wear the Side Braid 2010-11-12 08:00:00

It's a look that's been going strong for a little over a year now, but in just this past month or so alone, several stars have been spotted sporting the ever-popular side braid. But as the seasons have changed, so has the style. So first, find out the basics behind the structure of the style by watching our video, and then, straight up get creative with these five different interpretations of the Read more

Learn This Updated Ponytail With Tips From Ken Paves


Updated 11/10/10 10:19 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Get a Braided Ponytail

When A-listers like Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria get their hair done, they head to the celebrity stylist to the stars, Ken Paves. And now you, too, could get styled by Ken himself! All you have to do is like BellaSugar on Facebook and post your biggest hair challenge on our wall. One lucky winner will receive an on an all-expenses-paid Read more

See a Fresh Twist on the Side Braid


Updated 08/17/11 12:52 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Create a Side Braid

What looks chic and cute at the same time? A side braid done with flair. Andy LeCompte, stylist to Demi Moore, Nicole Richie, and Madonna, shows us a new twist on the look. Watch our video for his tips on how to create this chic hairstyle! Read more

Get Jaime King's Braided Updo Style


Updated 08/07/10 12:19 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Jaime King's Hairstyle at the 2010 TCAs

Even though braids are a classic style, there's always a new way to wear them. At a TCA party over the weekend, Jaime King sported this multibraided updo. It was sleek and polished in the front, but tousled and textured with plaits in the back. Get tips on how to style it yourself, along with more pictures, when you read more. Read more

Get Alicia Keys's Retro Fishtail Pompadour


Updated 05/28/10 12:08 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Alicia Keys Picture and Hair Braid Tutorial

Alicia's having a big day: she just announced that she's pregnant and engaged to her boyfriend, Swizz Beatz. Last night at the Black Ball, she decided to match her good news with some equally great hair by rocking this gorgeous fishtail-braided updo. Pompadour hairstyles are definitely trending on the red carpet right now, and Alicia's retro take on the look is one of my favorites so far. So to Read more

How-To: The Rope Braid


Updated 06/10/09 7:26 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How-To: The Rope Braid

If you've ever seen a fraying rope, I'm betting you can guess how to recreate this braid. Made of three strands twisted and twisted again, it's a fun summertime hairstyle. Learn how to copy it on your head in this slideshow. Although it works best on very long hair of all one length, see it on shorter hair when you get started. Read more

How-To: Learn a Fishtail Braid


Updated 11/14/11 9:42 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

How-To: Learn a Fishtail Braid

Sometimes called the herringbone, a fishtail braid is yet another twist on the traditional plait. I think this style is easier to learn on someone else's hair — and better to explain with pictures than tell with words alone — so get a friend and get started with this step-by-step slide show. Read more

How-To: Bohemian Double Braids (For Shorter, Layered Hair!)


Updated 12/23/08 9:45 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 29 comments

How-To: Bohemian Double Braids (For Shorter, Layered Hair!)

Who else would have a bird feather in her hair but PetSugar? She was so inspired by Nicole Richie's earthy double braids that she set out with some bobby pins and rubber bands to create her own. Worried that she didn't have enough hair to properly recreate the original look, she tweaked it and made it work. Get her modified version for shorter, layered hair when you read more Read more

Fashion Week Trend to Watch: Messy Braids


Updated 02/13/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Braids Fall 2012 Beauty

Everyone loves a pretty braid, but creating perfectly smooth plaits is difficult, verging on well-nigh impossible for those of us with layers. Which is why the disheveled braids coming down the runway are good news. They're pretty and fashion forward, but they allow for plenty of loose strands, not-quite-right crossovers, and stuck-out pieces, too. It's a braid new world, so don't be afraid to Read more