# Angelic Crowned Hairstyles The Beauty Department Heart Braid is Subtle and Sweet By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-braid References: [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/06/the-heart-braid/) The Beauty Department heart braid tutorial is the perfect twist to a classic do with [wedding season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection) in full bloom. Lauren Conrad has popularized the braided look through her countless reinterpretations of this age-old style. The look starts off with some careful hair parting into what will soon become the crown of your heart. While this tutorial uses an inside-out french braid technique, you could certainly opt for another style if you are looking for a more subtle variation. The two braids are then intertwined and joined matrimonially at the ends. Make sure to secure your do' with plenty of bobby pins and hairspray -- no one likes to be broken hearted now. The heart braid tutorial is an angelic-themed variation on this [classic summertime look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-styling-bundles). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Subtle Hair Braids:** Opportunity for beauty companies to create and market hair products specifically designed for creating subtle braids. - **Matrimonial Hair Trends:** Opportunity for wedding planners and hairstylists to incorporate matrimonial-themed hairstyles into bridal looks. - **Angelic Hairstyles:** Opportunity for costume and fantasy hair companies to create and market products for angelic-themed hairstyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty industry experts to incorporate and market subtle hair braids into their product offerings. - **Wedding Planning:** Opportunity for wedding planners to work with hairstylists to incorporate matrimonial hair trends into bridal looks. - **Costume and Fantasy:** Opportunity for companies in the costume and fantasy industry to create and market products specifically designed for angelic hairstyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Bridal-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Hyper-Feminine Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-brush-goody-x-loveshackfancy.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Romantic Curated Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-jewelry1.md) - [Heart-Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-jewelry.md) - [Heart-Themed Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-to-get-valentines-day.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md)