Kasia Struss with Guido Palau’s hairstyling

The trends for Spring/Summer 2010 are classy and full of fun, but they also have had a fun laid-back vibe, and that’s how the trend of the braid came back. Some designers have had models with braids. Some were across the head as headbands, and some just loose, they still made a fashionable statement, and have become the latest obsession of fashionistas and a great trend for the upcoming spring/summer. 

Milkmaid braids were popular among Oscar de la Renta. One bold braid was made on the crown of the head, forming a circle. De la Renta weaved bright pieces of ribbon into the hair for a unique look. The trend can also be done as a front braid, where the braid goes from front to back. Diane von Furstenberg had models with small braids down the side of their heads, and slicked back. Some designers sported a new way of braiding by doing fishbone braid. The braid is more narrower and has more layers because the process involves small pieces overlapping each other. But when achieved, the braid is very attractive.

Alexander Wang and Miu Miu kept it simple with long loose single braids worn on the side. With simple make up and simple hair, the two looks complement each other. Simple beauty also brings out the clothing better. ” Everyone has been asking me how to create that braid,” says Guido Palau, stylist of the fashionable braids of Alexander Wang, “I think people responded to it because it’s stylish, but also a bit undone and cool.  It’s that perfect mix of sporty and sexy.  Plus, it’s not a look that only works on the runway—you can wear it in real life.”  The best thing about the loose braid is that it can become undone, but that will only enhance the actual braid.