I love braids — they’re elegant, they disguise dirty hair, and when done well, they keep your hair put for hours. I like them so much, I put my hair in the same French braid almost every day. But the ...

Is there anything more gorgeous than this ethereal braid on Minka Kelly? She made our 5 Most Awesome Hair, Makeup, and Nails of the Week roundup (of course!) when she wore this look to the Met Gala.

STEP 1: Prep your hair to avoid frizz by spritzing in a texturising product like Potion 9 from Sebastian Professionals or EIMI Sugar Lift, adding more product through the ends of the hair. Split your ...