From red carpets to runways, braids have taken the fashion world by storm in recent years. No longer the lazy girl’s bad hair day fix, braids are done professionally in salons and by the every day girl, maybe with a little help from Pinterest. Braids started coming back into style on the runways, being used in designer fashion shows with over the shoulder fishtail braids first appearing on Alexander Wang’s Spring 2010 show.

But braids are not just for the runway! You can rock some sort of braid for almost any occasion. From big bold braids to small braids elevating a simple half up-half down look -- there are tons of ways to incorporate braids into your look! There is no right or wrong way to do them! Peachy Keen has used creative braids for some recent events! Last year for Peachy Keen’s Spring Wonderland Fashion Show, some of the models sported braids for the show! One look was inspired by braids used in Rodarte’s Fall 2013 Fashion Show.

This is the Rodarte version: And this is Peachy Keen’s version! Basic braids have been elevated and fancy braids have become more popular recently! These braids are intricate, fun, and super Peachy! These are some fancy braids we can’t take our eyes off recently! Braids can be done to match any look, and our peaches have been loving this for summer! Fashion and style don’t stop at your clothes, it’s also how you style yourself and your hair. Some sort of braid can be made to look good with any outfit, especially outfits from Peachy Keen! Braids have been turning up on the red carpet too! Tons of your favorite celebs have been rocking the braided look to award shows and premieres. Lucy Hale is sporting a braid on the red carpet and totally pulls it off. She is wearing the fishtail braid. The fishtail braid is a step up from your normal french braid, and can really be dressed up or down! Lucy Hale is not the only one sporting the fishtail, Blake Lively loves this look too! Braids and summer just naturally go together. Braiding your hair is a cute and fun way to keep your hair up and keep you cool in the summer heat. Pinterest is a gold mine for finding hair tutorials and braid how to’s! We found this fun fishtail braid tutorial on Pinterest! Step by step:

1. Brush your hair out and separate into two sections.
2. Take a small piece of hair from the left section and cross over so its in the middle of both sections.
3. Take a small piece of hair from the left section and cross it over so its in the middle of both sections.
4. Continue steps 2 and 3, bringing pieces of hair from one side over and bringing it into the middle of both sections. Alternate between the left and right side. Take as big or as little pieces of hair as you want depending on the look you are going for.
5. Once all hair is braided fasten with hair tie.
6. Leave the braid tight or pull loosely at the strands for a tousled, messy look.

This fishtail style is a step up from your average braid and not any more difficult! The more styles you try the better you will get! There is so much you can do with braiding your hair, so get creative! If you are looking for more braid inspiration check out Amber Fillerup Clark on Instagram! She does tons of fun braids and almost never repeats a look! Some braid pics from Amber Fillerup Clark’s Instagram: Braids are a cute and fun way to look stylish in the summer, and our Peaches agree. To complete your summer look come by Peachy Keen for all your summer clothes and summer essentials!