A grown-up way to wear braids

Braids, which seemed to be all over fall runways, are the new ponytail.

To make the look more modern and less Pippi Longstocking, avoid sporting a pair of plaits and opt instead for one long twist worn down your back, advises Kelly Brandt, a stylist at the Paul LaBrecque Salon in New York City. If your locks are short, try braiding a clip-in extension for a similar effect.