Hair Trend: Celebs Get Braided

Braids are back in a big way. See 12 cute styles to try.

Box Braids  - When it’s hot and humid, the last thing you want to worry about is your hair. Stay cool this summer with a chic braided style that will work for both day and evening affairs.  (Photo: WENN.com)

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Box Braids  - When it’s hot and humid, the last thing you want to worry about is your hair. Stay cool this summer with a chic braided style that will work for both day and evening affairs.  (Photo: WENN.com)

Solo's Long Box Braids - Long is the only way to go when channeling your inner Patra. Take cue from Solange; she always wears her goddess braids well. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

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Long Braids  - The 1990s style worn by Patra, Brandy and Janet Jackson has regained popularity. Twist them up in a bun like Bey or let 'em hang long like Solo.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

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Side Braid  - Jennifer Hudson gives her loose side braid extra flair with a slick swoop.(Photo: C.M. Wiggins/WENN.com)

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Side Braid  - Jennifer Hudson gives her loose side braid extra flair with a slick swoop.(Photo: C.M. Wiggins/WENN.com)

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Rihanna vs. Racist Magazine Editor - We all had Rihanna's back when she called out a Dutch magazine and its editor for using a racial slur to describe her style. "I hope u can read english, because your magazine is a poor representation of the evolution of human rights!" she wrote in a series of tweets. "I find you disrespectful, and rather desperate!! You ran out of legit, civilized information to print! You put two words together, with the intent of abasement, that made no sense…’N---A B---H’?!….Well with all respect, on behalf of my race, here are my two words for you…F--K YOU!!!"

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Vacay Braids  - Rock Rihanna's chic and easy plats while cruising the Caribbean with your girls. (Photo: Instagram)

Straight Backs  - The beauty of this sleek style is that it can be worn with anything in your closet. P.S. Don't forget to give face.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Straight Backs  - The beauty of this sleek style is that it can be worn with anything in your closet. P.S. Don't forget to give face.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Braided Headband - The more disheveled the braids the better. Take cue from Zoe Saldana. (Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

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Add Color  - A little bit of blonde never hurt nobody! Have fun like Venus and add a vibrant color to your braids.(Photo: Daniel Deme/WENN.com)

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Add Color  - A little bit of blonde never hurt nobody! Have fun like Venus and add a vibrant color to your braids.(Photo: Daniel Deme/WENN.com)

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Jill Scott @missjillscott - Tweet: "Just now watching Love & Hip Hop reunion. I love this show. Serious anthropology. Say what u want."Jill Scott reveals she's a Love & Hip Hop fan.(Photo: Robert Pitts /Landov)

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Get Funky  - Jill Scott fancies her micro braids with spiral curls. Don't be afraid to play with different textures.(Photo: Robert Pitts /Landov)

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Jada Pinkett Smith: September 18 - Will Smith's wife, whose bikini body defies age, celebrates her 41st birthday. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Braided Mohawk  - Bold and fearless divas should give this edgy updo a try. If Jada can pull it off, so can you! (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Serena Williams: September 26 - The tennis legend and fashion designer celebrates her 31st birthday. (Photo: Landov)

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Braided Side Knot  - This elegant style is the perfect accessory for a gorgeous gown.  (Photo: Landov)

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Fishtail  - Work it, whip it and flip it over your shoulder like Angela Simmons. Go ahead and flaunt this Hollywood style with confidence. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Fishtail  - Work it, whip it and flip it over your shoulder like Angela Simmons. Go ahead and flaunt this Hollywood style with confidence. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Alicia Keys @aliciakeys - In the early hours of June 20, fans excited to see The Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale as Batman, found themselves caught in the crossfire as a mad man entered the theater and opened fire. 58 people were reportedly wounded and 12 murdered as a result of the mayhem. The culprit, James Holmes, is now in custody. Many celebrities took to Twitter to express their shock and grief over the tragedy. Alicia Keys wrote, "My heart breaks for the victims, families and community of the Aurora shootings. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…" Read on for what others had to say. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Braided Up  - Designers weaved a variety of playful options into their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. Alicia Keys took note. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC)