Braided Beauty: 9 Styles We Love for Summer

From braided crowns to fish tails, the stars get it right.

Keri's Chunky Straight-Backs - From braided crowns to twin fish tails, we've got the freshest styles. By Metanoya Z. Webb If you don’t have the patience to sit for hours getting individual box braids, opt for twin neat cornrows like Keri Hilson. The longer, the better. And don’t forget to add some color to the ends! By Metanoya Z. Webb(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Keri's Chunky Straight-Backs - From braided crowns to twin fish tails, we've got the freshest styles. By Metanoya Z. Webb If you don’t have the patience to sit for hours getting individual box braids, opt for twin neat cornrows like Keri Hilson. The longer, the better. And don’t forget to add some color to the ends! By Metanoya Z. Webb(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

Kerry Washington on motherhood: “ - I will say I feel really, really blessed. I just feel really blessed that I’m kind of living extraordinary dreams come true in my work life and in my personal life.”(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Kerry’s Disheveled Fishtail - Twist-outs and rod sets aren’t the only protective styles on the block. Update your look this season with a messy French braid pulled to the side à la Kerry Washington. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Photo By Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards

Solo's Long Box Braids - Long is the only way to go when channeling your inner Patra. Take cue from Solange; she always wears her goddess braids well. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

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Solo's Long Box Braids - Long is the only way to go when channeling your inner Patra. Take cue from Solange; she always wears her goddess braids well. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

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Beyoncé's Full-On Crown - Braided crowns are an optimum style for music festivals and weddings. Don’t forget those strategically placed flyaways when rocking yours. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

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Beyoncé's Full-On Crown - Braided crowns are an optimum style for music festivals and weddings. Don’t forget those strategically placed flyaways when rocking yours. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

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Jessica's Braid and Bun - Give the back of your head some action with a reverse braid-top knot hybrid. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Jessica's Braid and Bun - Give the back of your head some action with a reverse braid-top knot hybrid. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Nicole’s Fishtail Pigtails - Nicole Scherzinger’s disheveled fishtails were a hit on the S/S14 runway. Get you some, ASAP. (Photo: Craig Harris/WENN.com)

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Nicole’s Fishtail Pigtails - Nicole Scherzinger’s disheveled fishtails were a hit on the S/S14 runway. Get you some, ASAP. (Photo: Craig Harris/WENN.com)

Selita’s Dainty Plait - Chopped your locks at the top of the summer? Fret not! You too can partake in the braid trend. Selita Ebanks pulls it off here with a loose side braid. P.S. Highlights add dimension to your look. (Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImage)

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Selita’s Dainty Plait - Chopped your locks at the top of the summer? Fret not! You too can partake in the braid trend. Selita Ebanks pulls it off here with a loose side braid. P.S. Highlights add dimension to your look. (Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImage)

Chanel's Teeny Cornrows - From the rainbow pink tips to the tiny Senegalese cornrows, we love this look on Chanel Iman! (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic)

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Chanel's Teeny Cornrows - From the rainbow pink tips to the tiny Senegalese cornrows, we love this look on Chanel Iman! (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic)

Keri’s Crown and Waves - Too lazy to pull off a full crown? Middle part those strands and commit to two half-braids like our girl Keri Hilson. Don’t forget the lustrous waves for the rest of your head. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Keri’s Crown and Waves - Too lazy to pull off a full crown? Middle part those strands and commit to two half-braids like our girl Keri Hilson. Don’t forget the lustrous waves for the rest of your head. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)