Celebrities give updos an on-trend twist with plaits
Published
11th Apr 2011
by rachael
Plaits are always a summer favourite but this season the look evolves with braided updos taking centre stage.Celebrities including Carey Mulligan and Emily Blunt love this look and while it's a red carpet-approved hit for parties and evening events, this style will also work for beach babes on holiday as well as bridal belles looking for an on-trend hair up option.
Here are some of our favourite celebrity inspirations with commentary from some of the best names in the business.
"Natasha Bedingfield's style is pefect for Spring/Summer. I love her trendy take on plaits, with intricate detail and a range of sizes. Personally, I would make the front braid bigger and loosen up the texture to give a more dishevelled feel. This would make the look less severe and balance out her jawline.
"Another great way to add to the look, would be to crimp the hair before braiding for extra texture, which is a key trend for the coming season."
Lisa Partington, Andrew Barton, Covent Garden
"Carey Mulligan's relaxed-yet-chic style has been created using a soft, loose scalp plait. It's been styled as normal, but softly deconstructed by pulling out random pieces to give a bed-head look. The baby hairs falling around the face add freshness and innocence to the style."
Colin McAndrew, Medusa, Edinburgh
"Introducing detail in to the hair adds a fashion-forward element to any ensemble, and this season the hot trend is different variations of plaits. I love EmilyBlunt's updo, which gives neat and chic classic plaits a hint of effortless edge. This season, we can also expect to see distressed and lived-in fishtails, but the highlight of this trend is that can be adapted to suit any personal style."
Indira Schauwecker, Toni & Guy, London Academy
"This type of braid is on-trend and well suited to Jada Pinkett Smith's striking appearance. The neatness and structure are in keeping with her strong facial features and her overall look has been softened using neutral make-up.
"This style suits Jada, but should be handled with caution because if it's not worn in the correct way it could look quite severe. It could be softened by incorporating it into a side ponytail or bun."
Sophie Pick, Hair Essentials, Burgess Hill, Sussex
