It is only natural for us to admire other people. When it comes to hair, we all have our own preference in who we dub as our “hair idol.” It is not unusual for celebrities to always strut the streets with perfectly polished and frizz free hair and us regular folk, can’t help but feel envious for their flawless locks! One of my personal hair idols is Blake Lively. She has perfected the effortlessly chic look we all desire.  The biggest sin a beauty maven can make is looking as if she tried too hard. You always want to ensure that your locks are tamed and your style is fresh, but you do not want people to look at you and know you copied your look directly from a magazine or that you just got back from an appointment at the salon!

That’s what I adore about Blake Lively. Her hair is always flowing freely, whether it is waved, straight or in a loose bun, it always looks so chic!  My favorite look on her however, undoubtedly, is the braid. She rocks the side braid like no other and it is the perfect summer style to try as well. Especially if you have long luscious hair like her, it is a simple way to get your locks out of your way in the heat while still looking fashionable at the same time. Pair it with some chandelier earrings and maybe an off the shoulder shirt, and you’re good to go!