Keke Palmer – TamaraLoves

Winter is the season for Protective Styles and there are a few ladies who we have been slaying braided styles lately. Braids don’t just serve as a great way to protect your natural hair from everyday wear and tear but it is also a fun way to switch things up. I’m not a fan of sitting the length of time for styles like micro-braids to get installed, upwards of 4 to 6 hours, so I’m more of a cornrow type of girl. In less than 30 minutes or an hour you are transformed into a braided goddess. I’m always down for that.

These are some of my favorite styles spotted on our favorite celebs:

Megan Goode completely rocked the heck out of these faux locs. I know, they aren’t braids but they count in my book.

gabunionbraids — Gabrielle, oh how I love thee and these micro braids. She is a better woman than me because my patience is not set up in a manner that allows for me to elver wear this style.

JanelleMonet — Classic plaits on a classic woman. Janelle Monet looks great.

Yes, I’m adding Kim’s cornrows! We all know about these straightbacks. It is the Black woman’s go to for giving birth, after giving birth, vacation, or just a great Summer style. Someone put Kim onto the low maintenance greatness of the cornrow.

brandy — Brandy has been serving red hot braided styles since Moesha. We can always depend on her for some great looks.

Amandla is new to me. She’s young and fearless with her hair and I love that. Here she wears the root braided and the rest of the hair loose. The choice of grey hair is very today.

Zoe’s braids have almost become a staple style for her. She is inspired by her mother’s style and I’m here for it.

YAra — Blackish’s Yara did a braid combo. Loving the idea of braiding the single strand micro braids into a fishtail style.

keke — Keke Palmer is the queen of switching things up. She goes from short to long and from weaves to braids. Love these funky twists.

We can’t possibly leave out these ole long skinny cornrows worn by Beyonce in “Formation”. Giving Susan Taylor realness.

Are you wearing a braided style? What type of style are you rocking and why?

Janet Jackson made this braided style immortal in the movie, “Poetic Justice”. In reality, this style was boss before Janet even rocked it and it continues to stand the test of time. Box Braids can be long and playful or short and serious (perfect office style). These celeb beauties are currently rocking the mess out of box braids. They are using their Instagram feeds to show off and show out because these styles are worthy of mentioning.

Some Reasons Why We Love Box Braids:

The style is versatile. It can be chic and sexy all at the same time.

It is so darn neat!

It goes with every outfit you can imagine. You can be the boho girl one day or the office head the next.

Brandy darn near grew up rocking the box braid. We loved Moesha in the box braid and we love Brady in the box braid. Here she is wearing the Marley Twist Still love it!.

The Box Braids on Brandy. Find her on IG as 4everbrandy.

Estelle looks like a Nubian Goddess in a crown. Bella! IG: Estelledarlings

We are used to seeing Keke in long, flawy hair but these braids are a keeper. IG: Kekepalmer — We are used to seeing Keke in long straight hair but these braids are a keeper. IG: Kekepalmer

K Michelle is a soul singer who is not afraid to experiment with length or color. The braids are a change of pace and she looks beautiful wearing it. IG: Kmichellemusic

We love Wynter's music and style. she recently donned this chunky box braid and she made it all her own, sexy! IG: Wyntergordon — We love Wynter’s music and style. she recently donned this chunky box braid and she made it all her own, sexy! IG: Wyntergordon

So, Which one is your favorite box braid style? I wanna know.

Photos: Instagram

List of celebs that made waves this week:

Zendaya Coleman was chosen to portray RnB songstress, Aaliyah, for a Lifetime television biopic. Well, Aaliyah’s family is not pleased and there are many critics out there who are also upset about the actress chosen to portray Aaliyah. Most are upset because Zendaya is biracial and not 100% Black! I may be in the minority here but I think Zendaya is a great choice.

Zandaya is a Disney star who was selected to portray Aaliyah.

One of our favorite designers, Vera Wang, opened a boutique on Rodeo Drive this week and Keke Palmer and Rachel Roy came out to celebrate with Vera. If you haven’t done so already, you must visit Kohls online or in store to check out their Vera Wang line. Vera comes through with quality appealer and accessories at a great price.

Keke Plamer posed with Vera wang at the opening. Keke wore Vera designs on the red carpet.

Rachel Roy walked the carpet in a casual, chic outfit.

King Bey aka Yonce shared some pictures from her celeb filled, “On The Run” , trailer that she dropped a few weeks back. Beyonce and Jay Z, in spite of all of the breakup rumors and elevator scandals, are getting ready for their Summer tour. One thing’s for sure, it shall be epic.

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