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Pinterest-Worthy Braids Are So Back \u2014 And Celebs Are Leading The Trend<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Specifically, halos and fishtails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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An interesting (and, arguably, inevitable) shift has been occurring in the beauty world; namely, away from the neutral, minimalist \u201cClean Girl<\/a>\u201d aesthetic and toward more expressive and creative looks. And, as is often the case in the style space, people have been looking back to move forward. In makeup, that\u2019s manifested as the return of Y2K-era frosted vibes<\/a>; for manicures, there\u2019s been a resurgence of the square tips of the 1990s; and in hair, it\u2019s meant a celebrity-led comeback of the kind of braided hairstyles that dominated Pinterest boards in the 2010s. Specifically: Halo and fishtail braids. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing a shift back toward hairstyles that feel polished but effortless,\u201d says Rashuna Durham<\/a>, master hairstylist and amika<\/a> pro educator. \u201cFashion and beauty are embracing softer, more romantic<\/a> silhouettes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the hairstyles that best capture that energy is the halo braid. A red-carpet and festival-season<\/a> mainstay in the late 2000s and early 2010s, the updo \u2014 which consists of a braid wrapped around the top of the head like a crown\u2014fell off a bit during the slick-back era. But it\u2019s made a surprising comeback in the last several months, perhaps most notably during Zendaya\u2019s press tour for The Odyssey<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n

Halo braids are \u201cincredibly versatile; you\u2019ll see them dressed up for weddings and events, but also paired with casual outfits for an elevated everyday look,\u201d says Durham. It\u2019s also a pretty low-maintenance protective style that\u2019s a relatively easy DIY. \u201cWhen you\u2019re braiding, don\u2019t make it too tight \u2014 a softer braid always photographs better and feels more current,\u201d says Durham. \u201cOnce you\u2019ve secured it, gently loosen the braid with your fingertips to create fullness and give it that effortless, lived-in finish. To lock everything in place while still keeping movement, I finish with amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray<\/a>. It gives flexible hold, controls flyaways, and keeps the style looking polished without feeling stiff.\u201d (Another pro tip: Make sure your hair isn\u2019t too clean or too dry, she says. Spritz a little detangler to get your strands in halo condition.)<\/p>\n

The equally festival-friendly fishtail braid is also back. Seen on the likes of Taylor Swift \u2014 for whom a fanciful braid has never gone out of fashion \u2014 Ayo Edibiri, and, you guessed it, Zendaya, the woven braid style is capital \u201cR\u201d romantic; as in, you\u2019d half expect to see one on a nymph in a Waterhouse painting. When creating a fish tail braid yourself, consider skipping the ponytail and \u201cjust kind of going at it so it’s still kind of loose at the nape of the neck,\u201d as hairstylist Bob Racine told TZR<\/a> backstage at an Ulla Johnson show. You can also add waves with a hot tool first before braiding to keep things from looking too smooth, as hairstylist Justine Marjan<\/a> did for Rebecca Minkoff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Scroll on to see some of the best modern fishtail and halo braids, as seen on celebrities.<\/p>\n

Zendaya, Part 1<\/h2>\n
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As previously noted, Zendaya\u2019s press run for The Odyssey<\/em> has arguably been the single strongest driving force behind summer\u2019s Pinterest-board hair revival. For the film\u2019s London premiere<\/a>, hairstylist Coree Moreno<\/a> gave the star a half-up, half-down halo braid style \u201crooted in softness, caramel hues, and wispy separation\u201d (per his IG post<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Olivia Wilde<\/h2>\n
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At a Fendi event in New York City, Wilde put a fresh twist on the halo braid<\/a> \u2014 literally. Instead of the traditional three-strand plait, she wrapped her crown in a breezy two-strand twist. A pair of tendrils left out at the front added a romantic touch.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Lopez<\/h2>\n
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By bedecking J.Lo<\/a>\u2019s halo braid with bejeweled brooches (try saying that three times fast) and opting for a super sleek and glossy finish, Marjan took the style from \u201cmaiden\u201d to \u201cdiva.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ayo Edibiri<\/h2>\n
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At the 2026 Met Gala<\/a>, Edibiri matched the Greek goddess vibes of her white Chanel gown with a feather-festooned fishtail braid, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Jacob Aaron<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chappell Roan<\/h2>\n
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When a big part of your brand is \u201cMedieval princess,\u201d it\u2019s safe to say you know a thing or two about whimsical braids. One of Roan\u2019s all-timers has to be the fishtail braids that accented her long, fluffy curls at the 2026 Grammy Awards<\/a>. Celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway<\/a> crafted the fairytale-worthy mane.<\/p>\n

Zendaya, Part 2<\/h2>\n
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Zendaya wore a super long, super full, and super dreamy take on the fishtail style to The Odyssey<\/em>\u2019s New York premiere. To match the \u201cethereal, sculptural presence\u201d of her winged Pamella Roland gown, Moreno \u201cwanted the hair to feel soft, lived-in, and full of movement,\u201d he said in a statement. He used Nexxus AIR SHAPE Workable Hold Texture Spray<\/u><\/a> <\/u>to achieve lightweight, airy texture and volume.<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift<\/h2>\n
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At music festivals, on the red carpet\u2026 and courtside at Madison Square Garden? Taylor Swift<\/a> \u2014 who has remained devoted to Pinterest-worthy braids throughout her career, regardless of the trends \u2014wore a peppy fishtail pony to Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n