20 plait hairstyles for every skill level
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The humble plait is more versatile than you think
Don’t be fooled, plaits aren’t just your ‘girl next door’ hairstyle.
What may seem like a simple hairstyle can easily be styled so many different ways.
It’s a red carpet staple, an off-duty go-to and a practical (and pretty) hairstyle for the gym.
Keep it loose or tightly braided; style it high or low; or trade a single plait for a head full of micro plaits.
There are so many different types of braids you can play with - here are our favourite celebrity plait hairstyles to get those creative juices flowing.
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![Best Plait Hairstyles - Blake Lively](/media/37770/best-plait-hairstyles-blake-lively.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Nicole Kidman](/media/37766/best-plait-hairstyles-nicole-kidman.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Kylie Jenner](/media/37761/best-plait-hairstyles-kylie-jenner.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Marion Cotillard](/media/37765/best-plait-hairstyles-marion-cotillard.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Emily Ratajkowski](/media/37770/best-plait-hairstyles-emily-ratajkowski-2.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Julianne Hough](/media/37760/best-plait-hairstyles-julianne-hough.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Lili Reinhart](/media/37762/best-plait-hairstyles-lili-reinhart.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Elizabeth Olsen](/media/37772/best-plait-hairstyles-elizabeth-olsen.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Lucy Boynton](/media/37763/best-plait-hairstyles-lucy-boynton.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Elsa Hosk](/media/37773/best-plait-hairstyles-elsa-hosk.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Margot Robbie](/media/37764/best-plait-hairstyles-margot-robbie.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Sarah Hyland](/media/37767/best-plait-hairstyles-sarah-hyland.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Diane Kruger](/media/37771/best-plait-hairstyles-diane-kruger.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Shailene Woodley](/media/37768/best-plait-hairstyles-shailene-woodley.jpg?width=675)
![Best Plait Hairstyles - Zendaya](/media/37769/best-plait-hairstyles-zendaya.jpg?width=675)
New to braiding hair? Learn how to braid hair including how to plait hair and nail a French braid.
If you have lots of length to work with, you may want to experiment with these intricate braids for long hair.
Main image credit: @peterluxhair
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