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All Of Lauren Conrad's Braids, Ranked From Pretty To Jaw-Droppingly Stunning
Certain celebrities are known for their signature sartorial inclinations or favored beauty looks. One such association is Lauren Conrad's braids, which are so well-known in Hollywood that they may well be more notorious than the celebrity herself. From milkmaid to french to unicorn — yes, unicorn braids are a genuine hair style — Conrad has tried them all. Here is the definitive ranking of Lauren Conrad's braids.
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16: In A Softly Braided Updo
While this swept-back updo is sweet, the style has been kept in place by an excess of product, and might look better if it were lightly windswept.
15: In A Braid At The Crown
This tiny braid encircling the crown of Conrad’s hair is adorable, but not as innovative as some of the lifestyle entrepreneur’s other looks.
14: Another Loosely Braided Updo
Old Hollywood glamour inspired this low, braided updo.
13: In Mussed Braids
Conrad gets bonus style points for adding her canine companions to this Instagram shot of a lightly mussed, braided hairdo.
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12: In A Mussed Braid
Lightly feathered layers add ’70s allure to this laid-back side braid.
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11: In An Undone Braid
Conrad’s chic “undone braid” looks both intricate and unfussy thanks to the pieces falling apart in the back.
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10: At A Birthday Bash
A loose braided updo at the nape of Conrad’s neck looks spiffier with a few tendrils of hair left out at the front/
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9: Twisted Updo
The twists and curls of this red carpet updo create an intriguing layered look.
8: LC Shoot
This delicately twisted, Kristin Ess-designed ‘do would be just a beautiful on a bride as it would be paired with a sweater and skinny jeans for a casual Sunday stroll.
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7: In Another Braided Updo
A simple side braid makes its way into a low bun in Conrad’s easy updo.
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6: In A Milkmaid Braid
Milkmaid braids and a center part give Conrad a chic, bohemian vibe.
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5: In A Unicorn Braid
The mythical unicorn braid gives dimension and interest to Conrad’s straight locks.
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4: In A Fishtale Braided Updo
Perhaps the most intricate fish tale braided updo in recent history, this look appeared in Conrad’s Paper Crown Spring Lookbook last year.
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3: In A Tiara And Braided Updo
What could be better than a tiara affixed to a regal braided bun?
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2: In Braids And A Floral Crown
A sweet floral crown accents Conrad’s bangs and braid.
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1: In A Side Braid
A side braid, a mid-afternoon tea party, and a puppy? Conrad wins with this Instagram snap.
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