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Medium-length hair is defined a little differently based on who you ask.
Some people say it’s when your hair reaches past your collarbone but falls just short of your armpit.
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Either way, if you have medium-length hair, it means it’s versatile.
With a few tweaks, you’re free to sport styles best suited for shortorlong hair.
You have almost unlimited styling opportunitiesand that’s especially true when it comes to braided hairstyles.
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Forgive us if we’ve been a little over the top with proclaiming our love for braids recently.
That’s why we’re back at it again, rounding up our favorite braided hairstyles for medium-length hair.
It doesn’t matter; the sky’s the limit.
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Scroll on for serious braid inspo.
We like how she keeps them textured and messy, which gives the look an effortless vibe.
Try using Moroccanoil’s Dry Texture Spray for a similarly undone finish.
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Jennifer Lawrence
Here, Jennifer Lawrence wears her medium-length hair in a side-braided low bun.
(It’s also proof that J.Law looks good with anyhair colorshe chooses.)
Yara Shahidi
We love the braids Yara Shahidi wore on the 2017 American Music Awards red carpet.
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It made for a unique and slightly unexpected result.
Selena Gomez
If you’re worried about the schoolgirl-effect braids might have, look no further.
Selena Gomez’s braided fauxhawk is unique, chic, and the glam-punk hairdo of your dreams.
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Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson wore this stunningly simple braid to the Toronto Film Festival.
We love how she paired her smooth plait with a black velvet bow.
That, along with her pearls, makes this super chic, no?
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Sometimes, wrapping aribbonaround your hair instead of an elastic is all it takes to elevate a style.
To us, it’s extremely reminiscent ofFrozen’s Queen Elsa, and we’re not mad at all.
Rita Ora
Rita Ora knows embellishments take braids one step further.
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We love the tiny pearl pins that are placed throughout the plait.
Elizabeth Olsen
Elizabeth Olsen’s side braid is all about volume.
Don’t forget to add a littlevolumizing moussealong the way.
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Emily Blunt
We clearly can’t get enough of red carpet braided updos.
We like how it looks soft and tousled, not stiff in the slightest.
Bonus points if you pair them with her double-edged cat eyeliner.
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Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu’s braid wraps around her head and changes from Dutch to fishtail.
It’s perfect for people who love braids and have trouble making decisions.
(It’s us.
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We’re “people”.)
Sweep all the hair back before securing it into a bun at the crown of the head.
Then, wrap a single braided piece around the base of the bun.
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Volume is key with this one, so use a thickening product before styling.
Teasing the hair at the crown of the head will also help achieve that sky-high volume.
Olivia Munn
Oliva Munn’s tight Dutch pigtails are straight and to the point.
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We like how she paired the fierce hairstyle with soft and slightly smoky makeup.
Swipe a few drops of SachajuanShine Serumthrough your hair to replicate her high-shine strands.
Jessica Alba
This one is for anyone who prefers subtle, elegant braids.
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It’s a must for medium-length hair.
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