# Tribal-Braided Shoots Heide Lindegren Looks Dazzling for Cosmopolitan US April 2012 By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-03-03 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmopolitan-us-april-2012 References: [fashionscansremastered.net](http://fashionscansremastered.net/2012/03/01/heide-lindegren-cosmopolitan-usa-april-2012/) & [cosmopolitan](http://www.cosmopolitan.com) American model Heide Lindegren stars in a [summery beauty editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/main-character-hair) in the Cosmopolitan US April 2012 issue that features several stylish braids to practice before the impending summer season. The looks are laid-back and beach-ready, and suggest original goddess-like alternatives to the regular, boring braid. The editorial is officially titled 'Braids are for Bombshells,' and was written by Marta Topran and shot by photographer Marc Baptiste. The five extraordinary [braided hair looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition) were done by hairstylist Zaiya Latt, and include names such as 'Double Trouble,' 'The Waterfall,' and 'All Mixed Up.' The Cosmopolitan US April 2012 issue features actress Megan Fox on the cover wearing a stunning neutral-tone Herve Leger by Max Azria dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stylish Braided Hair:** Opportunity for haircare brands to innovate and release new braided hairstyles and tutorials. - **Beach-ready Looks:** Potential for fashion brands to create summer collections inspired by laid-back, beach-ready styles. - **Goddess-inspired Alternatives:** Opportunity for beauty brands to develop products and tutorials that help achieve goddess-like braided hairstyles. ### Where This Applies - **Haircare:** A chance for haircare brands to create products specifically designed for braided hairstyles. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate braided hairstyles into their clothing collections. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty brands to release new haircare products and tutorials for achieving the perfect braided hairstyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Facing Hair Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aveda-vibe-collection.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Athlete Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-hair-campaigns-schwarzkopf-professionals-up-your-hair-game-celebrat.md) - [India-Based Hair Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streax.md) - [Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhairamimodo.md) - [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md) - [Volumizing Hair Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-hy-with-nexxus.md) - [Indigenous-Designed Haircare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanah-jewell.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)