Braided Hairstyles For All Hairstyles

In the past few years braids have made quite a name for themselves. Navigating their way past the primary school gates and into stars' off-duty beauty arsenal, the popular hairstyle was the go-to choice for Lauren Conrad, Blake Lively and the Fanning sisters. But 2012 is the year that the braid gets all grown up. We've seen them at the Grammys, the Oscars and Coachella — and we're even seeing signature straight-haired Poppy Delevingne sport the style. Click through to see the new generation of plait-wearers — note the most popular version — and see how the style transcends age barriers.