If you’re like us who often get bored of your hairstyles and are looking to switch things up, put down the scissors and hair dyes and pick up a hair tie instead. And no, we’re not doing the basic ponytail but we’re going for youthful, textured braids. To get you started on the braided hair train, we’ve rounded up celebs who have rocked the hairstyle for some inspo. Keep scrolling for more.
Cecilia has recently seen a surge in popularity after her appearance in Sister Who Make Waves. She had earlier posted a selfie featuring braids on her Weibo. With her tied up, Cecilia looks young and girlish and it evoked the memories many people had of her when she debuted as the double-braided Liu Piao Piao in King of Comedy (1999). Many netizens also praised how well Cecilia has maintained her looks.
Are you lacking new hairstyle ideas? Why not take a tip from South Korean singer HyunA? Whether it is with fashion or makeup, HyunA loves giving people surprises. She had recently posted a photo where she parted her bright orange hair into two then tied and rolled her hair to form two cute braids that look like roses. For those who are dextrous, give this look a shot!
Don’t think that you can’t infuse new ideas to double braids. Follow Jayley and Hayley and use a green scarf as an accessory to keep your hair away from the face. This makes the ordinary hairstyle more interesting and adds a street style touch.
The ever-stylish Grace Chow often shares tips on hair braiding and makeup on the Internet. Earlier, she shared how to create a romantic makeup look on Xiaohongshu. At the same time, she added pink beads to decorate her braids, greatly increasing the feminine feel.
Jennie has shown a great deal of versatility when it comes to her hairstyles. While many people feel like they look like students as soon as they put on a double braid, Jennie’s braids give off a fashionable street feel. The secret is to loosen the hairs closest to the scalp to create a casual messy feeling.
Translation and additional reporting by Ho Guo Xiong.
This article was first published in NUYOU.