By UP Magazine

Thanks 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 sec-ond-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, Renais-sance-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.

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.

2. Switch your parting. By moving your normal hair parting from left to right, centre to right, and all others ways,

the crown of the braid looks more volu-minous.

3. Use soft hair ties. When tying the ends of your hair with a tight hair tie or rubber band, you run the risk of damag-ing 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

add a little style to your hair.

4. Have fun with it! Watch tutorials 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.

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Braid It Out: Feminine Look for This Summer

Braids in bloom from this spring to summer.

Dolce & Gabbana—Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014.

Braided hairstyle from Nicole Miller.

Actress Lou De Laage. Braided hairstyles at Rachel Zoe Spring/Summer 2014.

Braided hairstyle.

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