Parting plaits: the new 'it' hairstyle
Parting plaits, as we're calling them - do what they say on the tin: plaits which sit either in the parting or over where the parting should be. We've been noticing this new celebrity hair trend more and more recently - and it's incredibly pretty.
Cara wore one at the 2016 MTV Awards, and Gigi sported another not long ago. This means only one thing: they've officially reached it-style status.
There are two ways to wear them: either as a tiny braid plaited right through the parting line, or as a raised 'unicorn' style, which sits right down the centre parting.
Take a look at the stars who have rocked them and grab a friend who's good at hair to help you recreate your own - they're fiddly!
Read next: Where should you part your hair?
At the Lost City of Z premiere, Sienna Miller wore not one, but two stunning raised parting plaits. We adore this unique style.
Rex FeaturesWe love Gigi Hadid’s more voluminous style, which has been named the ‘Unicorn braid’. The Unicorn keeps the parts sleek and clean and the plait itself full of volume.
She's a big fan of the style, and wears it casually as well as while getting dressed up.
Getty ImagesThis is the plait that confirmed the trend. Cara Delevingne wore a tiny braid at the parting of her hair, and the style finished at the front of her hairline rather than the back... incomparable.
Getty ImagesChiara Ferragni is another star who prefers the smaller, flatter style of parting plait. This look requires a small french braid to be plaited down the parting line.
Kate Bosworth InstagramKate Bosworth managed to pretty much break the internet with her Coachella braid in 2015. This small, intricate style is delicate and charming.
Getty ImagesWe really like Iggy Azalea’s sleek and chic unicorn style – it gives the look a sophisticated edge.
GettyDiane Kruger puts all others to shame with her double braids. The smaller style is the perfect example of a great parting plait.
Getty ImagesLittle Mix's Leigh Anne Pinnock wows with her multiple plaited style. Our favourite, of course, is the one running at the top of her head.
Rex FeaturesNina Dobrev was one of the first A-listers to rock a unicorn braid, and others quickly followed her lead. We can see why!
