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With the temps on the rise, keeping your hair off your neck for the summer is a major priority. But the same old messy bun or high ponytail is getting just a tad tired. Might we suggest a updated look: the ponytail braid? Here are 12 celebs who show us all the ways to wear this easy style.
Gina Rodriguez: This look is best for layered hair, as demonstrated by the Jane the Virgin star at a movie premiere in Westwood, California, in November 2017. (Photo via Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Yara Shahidi: The Grown-ish star attended the NAACP Image Awards in January 2018 in a black Vera Wang frock and a triple-braided ponytail. (Photo via David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Tia Mowry-Hardrict: The pregnant star was positively glowing at the 2018 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Oscars Luncheon in March. She wore a skin-tight one-shoulder black number, tassel earrings, and her hair swept up in a high braid. (Photo via Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence)
Giuliana Rancic: Another thing about the braided pony is you don't have to be too perfect. Rancic's slightly messy 'do was stylish at the 7th Annual Golden Globe Awards back in January 2018. (Photo via Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon)
Sydelle Noel: Why limit yourself to just one braid? Noel, star of the Netflix hit series Glow, attended the season two premiere in June 2018 with a strong multi-strand style. (Photo via Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
Harriet Dart: Aside from simply looking good, this coif has the added advantage of keeping your hair out of your face when it matters the most, which is why it's favored by athletes the world over. British tennis player Harriet Dart wore a fishtail pony with a visor at Wimbledon in July 2018. (Photo via Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Serena Williams: The tennis champ loves this hairdo so much, she opted for a trailing, multi-braid ponytail when she attended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials in May 2018. (Photo via Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Storm Reid: The 15-year-old Wrinkle in Time star showcased her perfect pony at Beautycon Festival LA 2018 in July. (Photo via Phillip Faraone/WireImage)
Kate Bosworth: The 35-year-old actress and trendsetter showed up to the opening of Balmain's LA boutique in July 2017 wearing a low-back, tutu ensemble by the designer and her blonde locks swept up into a boho braided ponytail. (Photo via Donato Sardella/Getty Images for BALMAIN)
Susan Kelechi Watson: We're loving how clean this style is with a cocktail dress, as shown on the This Is Us actress in June 2018. (Photo via Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Beyoncé: The mom of three attended the TIDAL X: 1015 concert in October 2016 sporting a high pony with a rope-like blonde braid. Iconic. (Photo via John Lamparski/WireImage)
Kerry Washington: The Scandal alum had fun with her look at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards in March 2018. (Photo via David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Will you be trying out any of these styles? Tweet us @BritandCo!
Will you be trying out any of these styles? Tweet us @BritandCo!
(Photo via David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images, John Lamparski/WireImage )
