The famously tricky hairstyle just got much more simple. Unlike a messy bun or slicked-back ponytail, a French plait is objectively difficult, no matter the type of hair you have. Fine, slippery ...

We've rounded up 20 types of braids, along with celebrity inspiration ... Just look at Olivia Palermo's long, luscious plait.

While Fashion Week has thrown up an incredible array of avant garde ... From hacks to make hair appear fuller, plaits more polished or the trick to nailing the super sleek trend, these clever ...

Plus, having your hair up has a practical element to it too ... Case in point with this sleek ponytail plait on Rosie Huntington-Whitely. The key to making it look extra polished is by securing ...