Long Hairstyles with Braids and Twists for Thick Hair

Jessica Simpson's piece-y side braid is a new way to style long hair. See how to get it:1. Rub some texturizing mousse through damp hair from root to tip. Let it dry naturally.2. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck, but keep it nice and loose. Start braiding it, angling it over your shoulder. 3. Secure the end of your braid with a clear elastic, and use your fingers to tug at the braid and loosen it up. See More Jessica Simpson Hairstyles

Paris Hilton's curls look so flirty with a braided headband. Steal her style:1. Rub texturizing mousse through unwashed hair and let it set.2. Use a 1-inch curling iron to curl all of your hair. Use your fingers to separate the curls, but don't comb through them too much or they'll get frizzy.3. Slip on a braided headband that matches your hair color, and bring the rest of your hair over your shoulders.4. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to keep everything in place. See More Paris Hilton Hairstyles

Whitney Port's tousled mane is a sexy look for summer. Steal her style:1. Rub texturizing mousse through damp hair and let it air dry to bring out your natural texture.2. Curl the bottom half of your hair with a large barrel curling iron. Loosen them with your fingers and tease a couple of sections to add more texture.3. Take a small section of hair from each side and twist them a couple of times back towards your ears. Pull all of your hair into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic.4. Mist your ponytail with hairspray and fluff it up with your fingers. See More Whitney Port Hairstyles

Kim Kardashian's 'do is a great twist on the half updo style and works best on thick hair. What to do:1. If hair is straight, start by using a large-barreled curling iron and twisting 2-inch pieces around the barrel, holding for about 10 seconds each.2. Part your hair down the middle with a comb.3. Grab a 1-inch section closest to your scalp, along your part and start braiding away from your forehead, finishing after you pass your ear. Secure with a small hair elastic.4. Repeat Step 3 on the other side of your part. Then bring the two braids together and pin them into place at the back of your head. See More Kim Kardashian Hairstyles

Kim Kardashian's sleek updo is hip for going out and super easy to do for all hair types. Get her look:1. Start with wet hair and run an ample amount of strong hold gel from your roots to your ends with your fingers.2. Comb hair back away from forehead with a fine tooth and secure with elastic in a tight high ponytail.3. Braid the end of the ponytail.4. Secure with another elastic. See More Kim Kardashian Hairstyles