Your Perfect Fall Hair Fix: The Undone Braid
It's windy, so here's what to do.


Update, 9/21: Over the weekend, our most famous beauty sensei Drew Barrymore (opens in new tab) had her own go at the undone braid. Amping up the volume with an ultra-teased swoop and glossy loose pieces, it was a total retro-meets-hippie-glamour approach we can get behind.
Original Post, 12/24:
Two makes a trend, right? Both Cara Delevingne (opens in new tab) and Cameron Diaz (opens in new tab) have sported super undone, barely-there braids in recent weeks, and we're loving the French bedhead vibe.
Actually, their timing couldn't be more perfect. On holidays like this one, an easy look is baaaasically all we can manage—bonus points if it's also cute.
Enter this awesomely casual approach to the braid. For a slightly more polished look, opt for a big plait with loose pieces of hair to frame your face like Delevingne. Want something a little more low-key while lounging in your pajamas? Diaz's even messier interpretation—with a teeny tiny braid just barely secured at the end—will take you two seconds and be charming to boot.
Gotta love that the stars are looking out for us over the holidays, you know?
You should also check out:
60 Epic Tips, Tricks, and Secrets for the Best Hair of Your Life (opens in new tab)
The Latest Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Hair Transformations (opens in new tab)

Lauren is the former beauty editor at Marie Claire. She love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. She firmly believes that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.
-
'Bachelor in Paradise' 2022: Everything We Know
There's a lot going on when it comes to 'Bachelor in Paradise' this year—but we probably won't get Lil Jon back.
By Jenny Hollander
-
'Manifest' Season 4: Everything We Know
It's official: The once-canceled NBC show is returning for a final chapter (or two) on Netflix.
By Jenny Hollander
-
Halsey’s Latest Eye Makeup Look Is a Lesson in Color Blocking
They only used three About Face products to get the look.
By Samantha Holender
-
What Is Brow Lamination? Eyebrow Experts Weigh In
Brow lamination = like a perm, but for your eyebrows.
By Samantha Holender
-
Hair Toner 101: Colorists Explain What Hair Toning Is and Why It Works
"Anyone with color treated hair should be using toners."
By Samantha Holender
-
The 33 Best Shampoos and Conditioners, According to Marie Claire Editors
Curly hair, fine hair, textured hair—we've got you covered.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
35 Lob Haircuts to Add to Your Mood Board in 2022
A tribute to the long bob, a.k.a. the cut that works on everyone.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
The 12 Best Skin Extractor Tools in 2022
Blackheads, be gone.
By Samantha Holender
-
19 Safe At-Home Keratin Treatments for Frizz-Free Hair
Shiny, silky, satiny.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
The 13 Best Whitening Toothpastes That Work
Say goodbye to yellow stains.
By Tatjana Freund
-
The 26 Best Lip Balms and Treatments in 2022
Pucker up.
By Alexis Gaskin