Gone are the days when braids were for only the likes of Princess Leia and Pippi Longstocking. Now they’re an integral part of some of the most sophisticated hairstyles around. The proof is in these six incredibly chic braided updos. They take your favorite braids (think fishtail braids, Dutch braids and lace braids) to the next level. So you can get images of your kid sister’s pigtails out of your head — these twisted braided hairstyles will turn heads.
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