This style by @omgartistry is so verstile, the events a client could wear it to are endless. It's braids and bling perfection.
This style by @omgartistry is so verstile, the events a client could wear it to are endless. It's braids and bling perfection.
We can't help but fall in love with this stacked French braid from @n.starck.
We can't help but fall in love with this stacked French braid from @n.starck.
There's so much to envy here from @antestradahair. The hair, the braids, the color...can't we just have it all?
There's so much to envy here from @antestradahair. The hair, the braids, the color...can't we just have it all?
This pull-through braid by @okevaaa defines casual chic.
This pull-through braid by @okevaaa defines casual chic.
This triple braided style by @missysueblog is perfectly simple yet intricate.
This triple braided style by @missysueblog is perfectly simple yet intricate.
This beautiful red braided updo by @alex_haircraft brightens our day.
This beautiful red braided updo by @alex_haircraft brightens our day.
These gorgeous pretzel knots by @antestradahair leave us in awe.
These gorgeous pretzel knots by @antestradahair leave us in awe.
Can we just play princess for the day? Oh my how we adore this braid from @antestradahair with a tasteful @pinkpewter touch.
Can we just play princess for the day? Oh my how we adore this braid from @antestradahair with a tasteful @pinkpewter touch.
Oh-so-casually obsessed with this once-again pretty pretty hairstyle from @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
Oh-so-casually obsessed with this once-again pretty pretty hairstyle from @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
There's a reason why @n.starck is one of our faves to follow on Instagram: her masterful braid work.
There's a reason why @n.starck is one of our faves to follow on Instagram: her masterful braid work.
This fierce festival finish from @kcsjusticehayes is all about good vibes.
This fierce festival finish from @kcsjusticehayes is all about good vibes.
We're dreaming of summer days and boho braids when we see this look from @_emmaco_.
We're dreaming of summer days and boho braids when we see this look from @_emmaco_.
@hairbykatelynd's use of a braids upgrades the hairstyle from a casual curl to a look fit for a queen.
@hairbykatelynd's use of a braids upgrades the hairstyle from a casual curl to a look fit for a queen.
This beatiful braided style by @ufirami really brings out the gorgeous lilac color in the hair.
This beatiful braided style by @ufirami really brings out the gorgeous lilac color in the hair.
Can this flawless look from @emilyrosehannon be our everyday go-to?
Can this flawless look from @emilyrosehannon be our everyday go-to?
We're head over heels for this color combination and chunky braid from @evalam and @jade_ly.
We're head over heels for this color combination and chunky braid from @evalam and @jade_ly.
We like these big braids from @hairbyhaileyy, and we cannot lie.
We like these big braids from @hairbyhaileyy, and we cannot lie.
All of our fairy-tale dreams come true with this style from @ulyana.aster
All of our fairy-tale dreams come true with this style from @ulyana.aster
There's only one word to describe the beauty and intricacy of this design from @elstile: yaaaaaaaaaaas.
There's only one word to describe the beauty and intricacy of this design from @elstile: yaaaaaaaaaaas.
We could see this working at the gym or on a runway. Who says you should ever have to sacrfice style, right, @n.starck?
We could see this working at the gym or on a runway. Who says you should ever have to sacrfice style, right, @n.starck?
This messy yet perfectly positioned braid from @sunkissedandmadeup is #hairgoals.
This messy yet perfectly positioned braid from @sunkissedandmadeup is #hairgoals.
These shades of purple look so fablous in this braided creation from @hairbyfranco.
These shades of purple look so fablous in this braided creation from @hairbyfranco.
So much pretty going on here with this big braid by @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
So much pretty going on here with this big braid by @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
This icy winter style by @braidsbyjordan makes us want to let it go.
This icy winter style by @braidsbyjordan makes us want to let it go.
We swear @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy still surprise us with every perfect braid they create.
We swear @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy still surprise us with every perfect braid they create.
This beautiful creation from @antestradahair has so many braids that we absolutely have to love it!
This beautiful creation from @antestradahair has so many braids that we absolutely have to love it!
Need the perfect wedding/prom season hair inspiration? We think this updo from @heatherchapmanhair hits the mark.
Need the perfect wedding/prom season hair inspiration? We think this updo from @heatherchapmanhair hits the mark.
How could we KNOT include this dreamy style combination from @laceyelisabethbeauty.
How could we KNOT include this dreamy style combination from @laceyelisabethbeauty.
@mermicornhair proves a simple braid doesn't have to echo your preschool past.
@mermicornhair proves a simple braid doesn't have to echo your preschool past.
The edginess to this unique braided style from @kellypeachbeauty is enough to make just about anyone look cool.
The edginess to this unique braided style from @kellypeachbeauty is enough to make just about anyone look cool.
The level of elegance in this updo from @lenabogucharskaya is just beyond beautiful.
The level of elegance in this updo from @lenabogucharskaya is just beyond beautiful.
HOW. CUTE. IS. THIS. @braids_in_action shows that the family who braids together, slays together.
HOW. CUTE. IS. THIS. @braids_in_action shows that the family who braids together, slays together.
These pigtail braids from @hair_by_mallory bring out our playful side.
These pigtail braids from @hair_by_mallory bring out our playful side.
Can you say next-level fab? These cotton-candy-colored braids on @chaneliman are killing it.
Can you say next-level fab? These cotton-candy-colored braids on @chaneliman are killing it.
This pretty party hair by @sabrinaadijkman has us looking for our Romeo. (Help us find him?)
This pretty party hair by @sabrinaadijkman has us looking for our Romeo. (Help us find him?)
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This style by @omgartistry is so verstile, the events a client could wear it to are endless. It's braids and bling perfection.
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This style by @omgartistry is so verstile, the events a client could wear it to are endless. It's braids and bling perfection.
We can't help but fall in love with this stacked French braid from @n.starck.
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We can't help but fall in love with this stacked French braid from @n.starck.
There's so much to envy here from @antestradahair. The hair, the braids, the color...can't we just have it all?
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There's so much to envy here from @antestradahair. The hair, the braids, the color...can't we just have it all?
This pull-through braid by @okevaaa defines casual chic.
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This pull-through braid by @okevaaa defines casual chic.
This triple braided style by @missysueblog is perfectly simple yet intricate.
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This triple braided style by @missysueblog is perfectly simple yet intricate.
This beautiful red braided updo by @alex_haircraft brightens our day.
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This beautiful red braided updo by @alex_haircraft brightens our day.
These gorgeous pretzel knots by @antestradahair leave us in awe.
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These gorgeous pretzel knots by @antestradahair leave us in awe.
Can we just play princess for the day? Oh my how we adore this braid from @antestradahair with a tasteful @pinkpewter touch.
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Can we just play princess for the day? Oh my how we adore this braid from @antestradahair with a tasteful @pinkpewter touch.
Oh-so-casually obsessed with this once-again pretty pretty hairstyle from @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
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Oh-so-casually obsessed with this once-again pretty pretty hairstyle from @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
There's a reason why @n.starck is one of our faves to follow on Instagram: her masterful braid work.
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There's a reason why @n.starck is one of our faves to follow on Instagram: her masterful braid work.
This fierce festival finish from @kcsjusticehayes is all about good vibes.
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This fierce festival finish from @kcsjusticehayes is all about good vibes.
We're dreaming of summer days and boho braids when we see this look from @_emmaco_.
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We're dreaming of summer days and boho braids when we see this look from @_emmaco_.
@hairbykatelynd's use of a braids upgrades the hairstyle from a casual curl to a look fit for a queen.
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@hairbykatelynd's use of a braids upgrades the hairstyle from a casual curl to a look fit for a queen.
This beatiful braided style by @ufirami really brings out the gorgeous lilac color in the hair.
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This beatiful braided style by @ufirami really brings out the gorgeous lilac color in the hair.
Can this flawless look from @emilyrosehannon be our everyday go-to?
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Can this flawless look from @emilyrosehannon be our everyday go-to?
We're head over heels for this color combination and chunky braid from @evalam and @jade_ly.
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We're head over heels for this color combination and chunky braid from @evalam and @jade_ly.
We like these big braids from @hairbyhaileyy, and we cannot lie.
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We like these big braids from @hairbyhaileyy, and we cannot lie.
All of our fairy-tale dreams come true with this style from @ulyana.aster
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All of our fairy-tale dreams come true with this style from @ulyana.aster
There's only one word to describe the beauty and intricacy of this design from @elstile: yaaaaaaaaaaas.
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There's only one word to describe the beauty and intricacy of this design from @elstile: yaaaaaaaaaaas.
We could see this working at the gym or on a runway. Who says you should ever have to sacrfice style, right, @n.starck?
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We could see this working at the gym or on a runway. Who says you should ever have to sacrfice style, right, @n.starck?
This messy yet perfectly positioned braid from @sunkissedandmadeup is #hairgoals.
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This messy yet perfectly positioned braid from @sunkissedandmadeup is #hairgoals.
These shades of purple look so fablous in this braided creation from @hairbyfranco.
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These shades of purple look so fablous in this braided creation from @hairbyfranco.
So much pretty going on here with this big braid by @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
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So much pretty going on here with this big braid by @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy.
This icy winter style by @braidsbyjordan makes us want to let it go.
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This icy winter style by @braidsbyjordan makes us want to let it go.
We swear @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy still surprise us with every perfect braid they create.
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We swear @taylor_lamb_hair and @hairby_chrissy still surprise us with every perfect braid they create.
This beautiful creation from @antestradahair has so many braids that we absolutely have to love it!
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This beautiful creation from @antestradahair has so many braids that we absolutely have to love it!
Need the perfect wedding/prom season hair inspiration? We think this updo from @heatherchapmanhair hits the mark.
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Need the perfect wedding/prom season hair inspiration? We think this updo from @heatherchapmanhair hits the mark.
How could we KNOT include this dreamy style combination from @laceyelisabethbeauty.
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How could we KNOT include this dreamy style combination from @laceyelisabethbeauty.
@mermicornhair proves a simple braid doesn't have to echo your preschool past.
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@mermicornhair proves a simple braid doesn't have to echo your preschool past.
The edginess to this unique braided style from @kellypeachbeauty is enough to make just about anyone look cool.
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The edginess to this unique braided style from @kellypeachbeauty is enough to make just about anyone look cool.
The level of elegance in this updo from @lenabogucharskaya is just beyond beautiful.
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The level of elegance in this updo from @lenabogucharskaya is just beyond beautiful.
HOW. CUTE. IS. THIS. @braids_in_action shows that the family who braids together, slays together.
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HOW. CUTE. IS. THIS. @braids_in_action shows that the family who braids together, slays together.
These pigtail braids from @hair_by_mallory bring out our playful side.
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These pigtail braids from @hair_by_mallory bring out our playful side.
Can you say next-level fab? These cotton-candy-colored braids on @chaneliman are killing it.
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Can you say next-level fab? These cotton-candy-colored braids on @chaneliman are killing it.
This pretty party hair by @sabrinaadijkman has us looking for our Romeo. (Help us find him?)
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This pretty party hair by @sabrinaadijkman has us looking for our Romeo. (Help us find him?)

Wednesday Addams' were a bit more traditional, and Rapunzel's was strong enough to carry a prince to her tower—no matter the story (or personality), there seems to be a braid for every client and occasion. After all, doesn't everyone deserve a chance to see their fairy tale dreams come to life? MODERN has chosen 35 of our fave braids from Instagram to pin for just about any request a client has. Here's to living hair-pily ever after

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