Bold Braids Street Style Trend From Autumn 2016
One of the biggest street style trends for AW16 is Bold Braids, and we spotted them
everywhere at February's New York Fashion Week. From boxer braids to boho braids – via
a cute heart-shaped braid tied with a bow – this look was a clear winner among the style
elite.
Taking the bold braids street style onto the runway,
TRESemmé lead stylist Jeanie Syfu braided pretty
fishtails over romantic flowing waves for Rachel Zoe’s
AW16 show at New York Fashion Week, with wispy
half-up hair giving models an ethereal look. The
mostly white collection featured lots of furry fabrics,
sparkle, and lace creating a Snow Queen feel
befitting of the season. And what better hairstyle for a
Snow Queen to wear than a crown of beautiful bold
braids?
We loved how Zoe also showed that bold braids can
transcend eras, as her collection merged 30’s flapper-
style tassels with 90’s turtlenecks. And while her
collection was spiked with glamor – it's Zoe's
signature, after all – this pick of the Autumn 2016 hair
trends lent a touch of undone charm to bring the
whole look into truly covetable territory.
Want proof? While bold braids looked stunning on the runway, this show-stopping style is a
dream mix of beauty and practicality that works brilliantly on the street, too. Backstage,
TRESemmé Style Setters reporter Louise Roe spied bold braids everywhere – including a
gorgeous Rachel Zoe-esque boho-braids-over-waves look on blogger and actress Meghan
Rienks. Another similar look we spotted on the street was the braided wave, where a side
braid and wavy tresses are pulled back into a ponytail for a cool and casual look. Or, for a
smarter, more polished way to wear braids, the Double French Braid will ensure there’s not
a single hair out of place, making it the perfect plaited style for the gym.
TRESemmé stylist John D gives his top tips for getting the very best Bold Braids at home:
Tip 1: Use a curling iron on hair first to get a roundness that helps the braid lock into itself
easier. Genius, right?
Tip 2: Hairspray is essential for getting braids to hold. Spritz your braid with TRESemmé
Freeze Hold Hairspray to finish the look and smooth down any stray flyaways.
Whether you go for a braided half-up 'do, braids with waves, French braids, fishtail braids, or a different way to wear braids entirely, make sure your braids are bold to tap into this hot AW16 trend.
