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This Week in Beauty: Stunning Braids and Hairstyles to Try Now #33

The Most Stunning Braids to Rock This Year

Man Repeller's experts have curated an inspiring slideshow of braids poised to dominate trends. Two styles that stand out: 1. Wax-sealed double back braids for a sleek, impeccable finish (photo 8). 2. The effortlessly unstructured braid for that perfect 'messy' vibe (photo 7). Which one's your favorite?

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The Best Celebrity Braids of 2014

Harper's Bazaar spotlights top hairstyles from Cara Delevingne, Emma Stone, Amy Adams, Amanda Seyfried, and Sienna Miller. Diane Kruger's quirky look aside, we're obsessed with Blake Lively's braided ponytail and Amber Heard's ultra-tight African braids.

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Master the Banana Bun for Short Hair

Proving long locks aren't required for chic updos, Byrdie's tutorial nails the banana bun on a short bob using flat clips and subtle volume. Timelessly elegant!

> Discover Byrdie's tutorial