Braided hairstyles are NOT just for little girls anymore.
Long haired 30 somethings like me are loving the braiding trend right now!
I have kept my locks long for over 15 years and currently one of my favorite things to do with it is to put it in BRAIDS.  This old favorite has been seen a lot this summer, especially on me.  But it is also going to be making an appearance for this fall + winter, because all sorts of unique ways to reinvent the braid were seen on the runways during the fall fashion shows for 2016.
My multi braided look above was one created for me by the Tresemme´ team (specifically Jeanie did it!) while I was in Miami for swim week.
We chose to braid the entire head because, well it was hot as all get out in Florida and I wanted it off my neck! But also I think braids do give off a fun and youthful vibe – which I’m always down for at my age.  She split my hair down the center, then did two dutch braids on each side (4 total) and then somehow weaved them together on each side.  Don’t ask me HOW exactly she did that though! Ha! Now, I have not been able to recreate this myself (insert sad face emoji) but have been able to do easier versions of just french braids.  And of course I still rely on the trusty crown braid when my hair is super dirty and I need it off my neck when working because I have no time to fool with it or going flat.  Prime example – my recent Instagram here when I was working my makeup magic for 12 hour days ...