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# Little Girl Braids for Adults
A New Twist on Hair for Fall

By Lindsey Erin Heim | Published 2008-08-26 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braids
References: [celebritybeautybuzz](http://www.celebritybeautybuzz.com/index.php/2008/04/lauren-conrad-braids/) & [forum.purseblog](http://forum.purseblog.com/the-beauty-bar/lauren-conrads-braids-284613.html)

This Fall, get cool with a hot new braided look, and get creative with it, because all sorts of [braids are in](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair).

I attribute this spreading style to The Hills&#146; starlet Lauren Conrad, who always seems to sport a braid or two. Braids combine the sleek and glamorous look of pulled-back hair with the low-key, more relaxed look of braiding, and what&#146;'s not to love about low-maintenance style?

Braids are even showing up on runway models as they display up-and-coming trends, and they certainly compliment the clothes well.

So if you don&#146;t feel like caving to the [short-hair trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstyle-pro) of late, pull yours back in a tight braid for a similar look, and help give your [hair a makeover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantenes-new-campaign) with this sexy new style.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Braided Hairstyles:** Opportunity for hair salons to offer innovative braided hairstyles and cater to customers' desire for trendy and low-maintenance looks.
- **Runway Trends:** Fashion designers can incorporate braids into their collections to create a trendy and complementary look for runway models.
- **Personal Styling:** The rising popularity of braided looks presents an opportunity for personal stylists to offer unique braiding techniques and creative hair makeovers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Hair Salons:** Hair salons can capitalize on the braided hairstyle trend by offering specialist braiding services and showcasing innovative braided designs.
- **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can integrate braided hairstyles into their collections, enhancing the overall aesthetic and embracing current hair trends.
- **Personal Styling:** Personal stylists can leverage the demand for braided hairstyles by providing personalized hair makeovers and incorporating unique braiding styles into their services.

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