

Side-braided hairstyle backstage at Alexander Wang Spring 2010 via I Know What You Wore
* Great with any hair colour
* The side braid can be paired with the slicked side hair style for an edgy interpretation
* The fish plait is 2010's take on the simple pony tail
* Both the side braid and the fish plait work great with a fringe; see the pictures of Abbey Lee Kershaw at Alexander Wang in the inspiration gallery for the best example
* Similarly: don't thread your fringe, whether it's cut as a blunt fringe or not, into the braid; instead it is best to style the fringe loosely; see the pictures of Anna Selezneva in the inspiration gallery for the best example
* The fish plait can be worn with a centre part
* The side braid can only be worn with a side part and the part must be on the opposite side of the head to the braid. If you're stuck for a mental picture when styling this in front of the mirror one evening, simply think of it as the Rapunzel braid
* Both styles are great for the Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2010 and Spring / Summer 2010 seasons
Textured chignon hairstyle at Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2010
* In 2010 the traditional neat chignon is an easy and chic style for day or night
* Avoid the over-styled, over-hairsprayed wedding look. Even a sleek, tidy chignon should feel natural and sophisticated
* For a fresh 2010 take on the chignon, try a highly textured low bun like those seen on Karl Lagerfeld's Spring 2010 catwalk. Rough pieces of hair are pinned in place for a messy, textured look
* Another unique version was seen at Carolina Herrera's Spring 2010 show - low chignons were entwined with strands of silver and bronze beads for an embellished effect. More pictures of the runway looks can be found in the inspiration gallery below