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    Braided pigtails are back on trend

    Updated:3 May 2017 4:15 PM | Posted by
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    If you embrace one hair trend this summer, make it the braided pigtail.

    Don’t get me wrong, beach waves are still #onpoint, but this childhood hair look is having a moment.

    Celebrities including Rita Ora, Leona Lewis, Janelle Monáe and even Kim Kardashian West are embracing the ‘do – and who could blame them: The Pippi Longstocking-esque style is fun and flirty, not to mention hot weather appropriate.

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    Image credit: @monamonmonmon Instagram

    Personally, I love the fishtail take:

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    Image credit: @sarahrumer Instagram 

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    Can’t be bothered braiding to the bottom? No problem. You can leave the ends of your pigtails loose for a laid-back look:

    Braided pigtails

    Image credit: @desarae_gonzales Instagram

    Braided pigtails

    Image credit: @hair_addixt Instagram

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    And to all the mums out there who braid their daughters’ hair on the reg – why not take inspiration from Kimmy-K and wear them too?

    Image credit: @kimkardashian Instagram

    Oh, and by the way – braided pigtails aren’t just for long-haired girls. Exhibit A: My very own braided pigtails:

    Braided pigtails

     

    Would you wear braided pigtails? What’s your go-to hair look for summer?

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    Miss19 2 Nov 2018 10:43 PM

    I love all of the different kinds of braids!

    Temporary Princess 3 May 2017 11:43 PM

    I would love to try double braids! Those look AWESOME!

    blackkittykat 3 May 2017 10:10 PM

    Aw, how cute! I have definitely noticed this hairstyle around lately.

    clearcrystalwater 3 May 2017 4:50 PM

    It's become so trendy and normal that yep I'd try it - my daughter wears the little 'bear ear' buns and looks great in those. She plaits her hair and then twists them up and around.

    mrscleaver 4 May 2017 12:51 AM

    I used to do that 20 years ago :D

    PandaBear18 3 May 2017 4:29 PM

    Beth A++

    Dilettante 3 May 2017 4:26 PM

    I spent the whole article thinking "I can't do that with my lob" but Beth- you have set the challenge!

    Yohanna 3 May 2017 4:18 PM

    Beth, that is super cute! Style suits you so well! Love it

    ❤️ braids of any shape or form! This is my usual to go style when I have to do physical stuff and when it is windy and when hair gets a bit...dirty hehe

    Miss19 3 May 2017 12:08 PM

    I love this look but I cannot do it on myself!

    Gilded 3 May 2017 11:53 AM

    Its cute but idk I've done it back in my school days...its not something I'm dying to bring back.

    duality 3 May 2017 11:30 AM

    I zero coordination and could never do them :( they look great on my daughter though, she had them done professionally and wow if they are neat they look wonderful! I think my head and face is too big to pull it off though

    talk-a-lot 1 Apr 2016 9:22 AM

    This is a pretty hair style, great for the summer. I like the braided pig tails.

    Petal 31 Jan 2016 12:11 AM

    I must ask my hairdresser to braid my hair one day to see if it suits me (I have a big and round face). I can't braid my own hair due to pain in my arms.

    jatz 19 Jan 2016 10:23 PM

    I remember doing these in my teens when I had long, long hair. They always look beautiful. I treasure a picture of mum with plaits when she was in school.

    Snazzie 19 Jan 2016 8:08 AM

    My hair isn't long or thick enough :-(

    Yohanna 21 Apr 2016 12:56 PM

    It doesn't have to be! Check this chick out. Her hair is very thin and short. And there are amny ways you can add stylish braid, they are soooo nice on!

    http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/hair/styling-products/kate-bosworth-coachella-hair-14530#comment-2726576

    Also Beth in this pic has short hair (thick though, but can be done on thin one too!), and it looks soooooo fabulous!

    Deeknight 18 Jan 2016 9:51 PM

    i love my double braids! i think the are sleek and beautiful!

    Yohanna 21 Apr 2016 12:57 PM

    Me too! Wearing them just now :)

    Pink_Sugar 18 Jan 2016 5:07 PM

    I love braids but can only do fishtail and regular 3 strand. Would love to learn french, dutch and waterfall.

    Gilliey 18 Jan 2016 4:10 PM

    Love this look, I'd have to grow my hair though!

    Elefante 18 Jan 2016 1:02 PM

    I love this trend!

    Jessica712 16 Jan 2016 10:28 PM

    I would wear these. I wish my hair was a bit longer and thicker.

    Ellelily 16 Jan 2016 8:13 PM

    But i only plait my hair now when im at home. As I am passed the age where it would look silly

    Ellelily 16 Jan 2016 8:12 PM

    Always use to have plaits when I went to school as my hair was really long and so mum would plait our hair everyday.

    clearcrystalwater 16 Jan 2016 8:00 PM

    I especially like a small braid that goes across the head like a subtle headband. Cute!

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