Fashion plaits unite! Make over your hair with the latest braided hairstyles braided1BeyonceHigh-drama highlights emphasise the texture of Beyonce's side-braid, with darker strands tracing the plait's lines. braided2Brooklyn Decker. (Image: Getty) braided3Kim Kardashian. (Image: Getty) braided4Miley CyrusFor her highly textured look, Miley Cyrus first adds waves to her hair and then selects intentionally varied sections before braiding. braided5Elle FanningElle Fanning takes the braided updo trend to elegant heights, first braiding sections from roots to tips and then wrapping and pinning around the crown. braided6Zoe SaldanaZoe Saldana loosely pulls back the front of her hair while building up the back with a crown of braids. braided7Rachel ZoeAfter curling her hair into beachy waves, Rachel Zoe plaits them into the loosest of French braids. braided8Marion CotillardMore than just flattering, a milkmaid braid like Marion Cotillard's is also incredibly simple to do yourself. braided9Blake LivelyThe Gossip Girl star mixes textured braided strands with her tousled waves, pulling the style to one side and affixing it with a golden barrette. Blake LivelyBlake Lively braided11Jessica AlbaBalancing red-carpet glamour and a laid-back attitude, Alba circles her flowing hair with two half-French-braids pinned at the back. braided12Diane KrugerNimble fingers aren't needed for the actress's side braid. First pull your hair into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic to make off-centre braiding easier. braided13Nicky HiltonWearing one of the easiest braided looks - just braid two pigtails, wrap up and pin at the crown - the heiress looks equal parts sophisticated and sweet in this Heidi-inspired braided14Nicole RichieForget headbands - the star gives her beachy waves get a boho update by wrapping skinny accent braids over the crown of her head. braided15The braided ponytail braided16Ashley TisdaleA single fishtail braid gave the High School Musical alum's look an instant fun and flirty makeover.