Turn your hairstyle into a work of art by adding in some simple braids. They are a great way to open up the face, tame thick tresses or give texture to fine hair. It's also a great option when you are having a bad hair day.

Braids are the ultimate summer style because they won’t come undone in high humidity and can help keep unruly hair in place. No wonder so many starlets have recently been seen rocking the plaited look! Here’s how to do it:

1. There's no "right" way to braid. You can modify the braids to suit your style. Feel free to do as many braids as you want and to play around with where you place them.

2. Practice the braid and tuck. Start with dry hair that has a wavy texture, which will hold the braid. Take small sections of hair at your part or hairline, then braid to the ends. Secure with a clear elastic and lightly spritz the braid with a spray gel like Paul Mitchell Soft Sculpting Spray Gel. Loosely tuck the bottom of the braid under other pieces of hair so that the ends aren't visible.

3. Fray it out. For a more romantic look, lightly tease your hair so that the braid will look slightly undone, then spray on Paul Mitchell Super Clean Spray, a flexible hold hairspray to give the style staying power without freezing it in place.