Create a dreamy, side-swept mermaid braid with this step-by-step tutorial by Ariba Pervaiz. Inspired by fairy-tale elegance, ...

The French braid is a classic hairstyle that is not only protective but universal, perfect for anything from running errands ...

Once you've braided the hair, it should meet with the original twist behind your ear. Gather the hair into one section and start to fishtail-braid the hair (close-up and how-to on next slide).

To recreate, part your hair deeply to one side, and give yourself an inside-out French braid for a popped appearance. Continue the braid around the back of your head, keeping it low towards your neck.

Cara Delevingne's Twisted Side Braid, 2017 Delevingne gave up for favorite side braid for a unexpected twist . . . literally, weaving a rope-like twist into one side of nearly white-blond bob.

1. The soft side-swept fishtail braid she wore to yesterday's Givenchy show could be considered a reinvention of the half-up hairstyle, thanks to ample front sections left loose and flowing.

Now it's time to get to the mane event—the braid. Kim took three "healthy" sections of hair from one side of a center-parted look to begin. Then she simply braided just like some of us have done ...

2. The braided side makes your mane look instantly badass and can really add to your overall look—even if you're just rocking jeans, a white tee, and pumps. 3.