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Half-braided hairstyles are having a full-circle moment. Celebs like Tia Mowry, Tems, and Tyla have each been spotted rocking versions of the look recently, proving that this nostalgic hairdo is back in rotation. The style first gained popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when video vixens, R&B baddies, and rap divas made it a signature beauty look.
Today’s takes offers the same throwback flair with a modern twist. “It’s a really versatile style that you can wear in so many ways,” licensed cosmetologist Cataanda James says. Ahead, see six fresh ways to wear the half-braided trend.
Meet the Experts
- Derick Monroe is an Emmy and NAACP Image Award-nominated hairstylist. He has created looks for Tyra Banks, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.
- Cataanda James is a licensed cosmetologist and educator.
- Jamal Edmonds is a veteran hairstylist who has created looks for Teyana Taylor, Bevy Smith, and Eva Marcille. He is also a Mizani educator and a Redken and SalonCentric Ambassador.
