From greasy hair days to big birthdays, the braid has become the go-to ‘do lately, turning average Janes into Game of Thrones goddesses before you can say bobby pin.
While most of us are still mastering the French plait, one celebrity hair stylist has taken the art of braiding to a whole new level via her Instagram page.
Sarah Potempa has styled hair for the covers of magazines, movie premieres, ad campaigns and celebrities, but this year she kicked off 2015 with #365daysofbraids – posting a braid a day on her page.
Now that we’ve started checking in, we can’t get enough. Bookmark the collection to show your own hairdresser (ideal for a wedding or special event) or grab a comb, some pins and a mirror and have a go at some of the more basic styles yourself… practice makes perfect.
Here are 10 of our favourite creations…
The Short & Sweet
The Bow Braid
Day 66 of #365daysofbraids – #bowbraid on @emmalaurenpowers #braidideas #braidinspo #braidedhairstyle #hairinspo #bows #braids #hair #hairinspo #hairspiration ? A photo posted by Sarah Potempa (@sarahpotempa) on
The Long & Loose
Sundays are for sweatshirts and snuggling. #mommymoments #babystella
A photo posted by Jennifer (Lavender Sundays) (@lavendersundays) on
The Mohawk
The Double Knot
The Khaleesi
Day 124 of my #365daysofbraids @brides #instagramtakeover the #doublewaterfallbraid + @thebeachwaver #waves on the gorgeous #blondebride @halirebecca! Want to learn how to do this #braid? Go follow @brides now to see the #howto video!❤️?? #bridalhair #bridesmagazine #bridalinspiration #weddinghair #bridesmaidhair #hairinspiration #bridetobe #bride #wedding #hair #instahair #instahairstyle #beachywaves #weddings #ido #igotbeachwaved A photo posted by Sarah Potempa (@sarahpotempa) on
The Festival Roll
? to @sarahpotempa’s French braid #flowercrown roll! To do: Beachwave hair. Braid into a french braid. Place a fresh flower crown on head. Roll and tuck hair into the back of the crown. Secure with pins @thebeachwaver @emmalaurenpowers #365daysofbraids #weddinghair A video posted by BRIDES Magazine (@brides) on
The French Braid
Day 138 of #365daysofbraids a #Mega #frenchbraid I did on @Jenna.fitz today during our @aussiehair #photoshoot! #megahairspray #braids #braidinspo #braidspiration #volume #hairinspo #hairspiration ? A photo posted by Sarah Potempa (@sarahpotempa) on
The Wrap Bun
Day 154 of #365daysofbraids #waterfallbraid + 2 #dutchbraids into a @wrapupbun on the gorgeous #redhair of @brianna_galvin!! #braidinspo #braidspiration #hairinspo #braidedupdo #hairspiration ❤️ A photo posted by Sarah Potempa (@sarahpotempa) on
Go Bridal
Day 157 of #365daysofbraids gorgeous #frenchfishtail #updo spotted on maid of honor Sara at our friend Jesse’s wedding in #Asheville #northcarolina!! #braidinspo #braidspiration #braidedupdo #bridalhair ? A photo posted by Sarah Potempa (@sarahpotempa) on
