14 spring/summer 2015 braids to copy from the catwalks

The runaway runway trend from the catwalks so far? Plaits of every shape and size. Get ahead of the trend - check out 14 of our favourite Spring/Summer 2015 braids to copy, direct from the catwalk. The braided mohawk at Marissa Webb in New York. Braid along a section on either side of the head, securing in a ponytail at the nape - pure red-carpet rock-chick glamour; can't you just see Rita Ora rocking this one? The destroyed desert braid by Nick Irwin for TIGI. Pile on the dry shampoo for matte texture then plait. Once you're done, pull apart the braid with your fingers to created a dishevelled, lived-in look. The well-travelled tresses at Baja East. Kevin Ryan and the Unite team wove hair with a hook to create this intricately twisted look, finished with Unite Tricky Spray to create matte texture. The chain-link look by Eugene Souleiman for Wella Professionals at Donna Karan has been a social media sensation. But how did he achieve it? The four-strand style required two hands, twisting and crossing each length in the style of a 90s friendship band. The mini chain-link by Paul Hanlon at Vera Wang. Small strands from a section at the nape of the neck, directly under the ear, began as a fishtail and ended as a traditional three-section braid. The post-tornado fishtail by Orlando Pita for Michael Kors. Session stylist Orlando described it as how hair would like after a tornado. In reality, volumising spray and a big fat tong were used to achieve the grunge texture. The beach babe braid at Jeremy Scott. Eugene Souleiman and the Wella Professionals team created individual looks for each girl at the show, including micro-braids threaded with beads and accessories. The Rapunzel on Drugs. At The Blonds, Nick Irwin and the TIGI Creative Team created possibly the biggest braids we've ever seen, plumped up with boxfuls of extensions. The 360° braid. At Bibhu Mohapatra, Amit Abraham created braids with a bit of everything for appeal at every angle. Leather bands were woven through the top sections, a swirling bun took pride of place at the back, sleek sides provided contrast and a headband made an impact at the front. The Teddyboy Twist at Daks. Luke Hersheson and the L'Oreal Professionnel created a look that wasn't quite a braid, not quite a chignon - in fact, not quite anything apart from very cool. Hair was twisted and pinned at random to create a cool, rockabilly updo. The pristine-section-plait at Teatum Jones. Inspired by Nina Simone and created by Bianca Tuovi, this style sees intricate sections braided in a radial pattern for a pristine look. The beautiful bohemian braid. Created by Darren Ambrose and the Wella Professionals team, this matte textured look shows that catwalk plaits can be pretty and wearable. The surfer girl at Markus Lupfer. Halley Brisker created carefree waves inspired by surf culture for this show, incorporating fishtail braids down the centre parting on some girls. Note to self: a stylish way to cover roots.   The wispy womanly look at Erdem. Anthony Turner was inspired by a turn-of-the-century woman driven mad by a lost love, drifting from room to room of a faded mansion. The wispy, slightly spooky style was pulled apart before models walked for an ethereal feel full of flyways.