Best Crown Braid
Kerry Washington proves that this protective style is as versatile as it is elegant.
Crown Braid Runner-Up
Vanessa Hudgen's up-do may look beautiful and complex, but you get this style with two pigtail braids, a few bobby pins and pretty flowers.
Best Cornrows
Breakout star Issa Rae takes home the gold for a year of regal and natural hairstyles. There's nothing to be insecure about here!
Cornrows Runner-Up
Zoe Kravitz has proven to be a style stunner with her rebellious-yet-cool demeanor. Who says you need to braid your hair to the end?!
Best Braided Up-do
Black-ish star Yara Shahidi has been #naturalhairgoals all year, but this sleek, braided bun is one of her best styles.
Braided Up-do Runner-Up
Elle Fanning looks like a goddess with this cornrow-to-bun look, topped with beautiful flowers.
Best Box Braids
Keke Palmer steals the street-style show with her burgundy braid extensions, matched with a diamond choker and white gloves.
Box Braids Runner-Up
Although Jada Pinkett-Smith comes in second for her box braids this year, this superstar reigns in the Braid Hall of Fame for her hairstyle in Set It Off.
Best Long Braids
Whip it, Queen Bey! Beyonce's single braid during the Formation World Tour has become an iconic hairstyle.
Long Braids Runner-Up
Although this style has been around for centuries, Kim Kardashian reminded millions of its appeal.
Best Fishtail
We're giving Jennifer Morrison's hairstylist major kudos for this highly technical fishtail up-do.
Fishtail Runner-Up
Olivia Palermo is a big fan of the fishtail braid.
Best Half-Up, Half-Down
Need a casual look for brunch with your friends or a picnic with your SO? Try Margot Robbie's half-up, half-down style!
Half-Up, Half-Down Runner-Up
From the beach to the snow, Chanel Iman's hairstyle is appropriate in literally every situation. For those that have trouble braiding the back, stop at the mid-point and leave the rest down for this versatile and unique look.
Best Braid Accessories
Adding braid hoops may take some extra time, but Blac Chyna proves that it's so worth it.
Runner-Up: Rita Ora
This style made everyone stop and take another look. Rita Ora stuns with her new spin on hair ribbons.