Kate Bosworth’s braided Coachella hairstyle. Photo via Instagram
Coachella is just started and I’ve given you some guidelines on what to wear at music festival. Now, let’s talk about hair. A braid at Coachella is hardly unexpected: braids are as common as jean shorts, pastel hair, floppy hats and Flash tattoos. However, the award for Coolest Coachella Hair of Weekend One without a doubt goes to Kate Bosworth: the actress styled her lob in a grungy half bun, which she completed with a simple yet unexpected detail: a braided center part.
Kate Bosworth shared a hairstyle with braided center part for Coachella weekend. Photo via Instagram.
The unique look was created by hairstylist Bridget Brager. You may not notice the braid when you first look at her, but that’s part of its appeal. It may not be as eye-catching as turquoise hair but it is awesome and perfect for the festival season.
A look at Kate’s festival hairstyle: a perfectly tousled lob, a braided part and a half bun. Photo via Instagram.
“The inspiration for Kate’s festival hair was a nod to the ’90’s half-up, half-down, grunge chic, slept-in hair with a twist (or a braid!),” said Bridget Brager. Again, all three elements are statement styles on their own, but Brager’s delicate approach (tiny braid, tiny bun) keeps it from all being too much.
Kate is wearing a Etro jacket. Photo via Instagram.
Here below, Bridget Brager explains how to try it yourself at home, because something this good should not be reserved solely for the musical festival circuit.
Bridget recommends starting with unwashed hair for better texture and grip. “Take a small section (no larger than the width of the tip of your ring finger) of hair where you would normally have a center part,” the pro tells. “This section should end at the crown of your head, just before your head starts to curve.” Next, take that section of hair and begin braiding it towards your forehead.
Photo via @BridgetBragerHair on Instagram.
“Finish the braid where your hairline stops on your forehead and make two sections by splitting the third strand of the braid,” she adds. Then, secure the plait with a bobby pin. Here’s Brager’s advice: “Push the pin up the middle of the braid as flat to the head as possible and split the lengths of the hair around the face to create framing,” she says.After sprinkling in some volumizing powder for added tousle, Brager gathered the star’s strands into a messy half knot. She tucked any fallen pieces behind her ears and sprayed Bumble and bumble’s Does It All Hairspray ($15; sephora.com) to finish off the look.
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For her outfit, Kate choose a detailed lace Etro jacket with a short white dress. She accessorized with Coach ‘Rivets Dakotah’ bag, the essential sunglasses and a pair of brown suede boots from her Matisse Footwear collaboration. Kate’s braided hairstyle complemented her chic boho look perfectly.
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