Hairstyles with Braids and Twists for Thick Hair

Beyonce Knowles' Chic, Black Hairstyle with Highlights and Braids and Twists is an edgy way to style thick hair. See how to get it:1. To get Beyonce Knowles' hairstyle, start by parting your hair to the side. 2. Use a round brush to blow out your hair for extra volume. Once your hair is dry, tease your hair at the roots using a teasing brush. 3. Leaving out a few pieces of hair around your face, braid all of your hair to the side. Secure it with an elastic.4. Use a large curling iron to curl the front of your hair for a slight bend. See More Beyonce Knowles Hairstyles

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

Natalie Portman's side bun puts a quirky "twist" on the average updo. See how to get the look:1. Part your hair to the side and bring it over one shoulder.2. Use your fingers to comb your hair into a side ponytail, and then twist it into a tight ballerina bun at the side of your head.3. Secure the bun with an elastic, and mist hair with anti-humidity hairspray to keep away any frizzies.

Kim Kardashian's Grecian hairstyle looks so elegant. See how to get the look:1. This look works best on day-old hair. Use a curling iron to curl all of your hair -- the added texture will help your updo hold better. 2. Use your fingers to gather all of your hair into a high ponytail, leaving some room at the top of your head. 3. Secure your pony with an elastic. Braid a few sections of the bottom of your pony to add some cute flair, and wrap your pony around the elastic to form a bun. Pin down the ends with hairclips. 4. Tug at the top of your head to loosen it up a bit, and mist all of your hair with strong-hold hairspray to finish. See More Kim Kardashian Hairstyles

Kim Kardashian's sleek ballerina bun shows off her gorgeous bone structure. See how to get the look:1. This look works best on day-old hair (the natural oil in your hair will help hold the style). Apply styling gel to your hair and brush it back into a high, sleek bun. 2. Secure the bun with an elastic. Slip on a braided hairpiece that matches your hair color over your bun. 3. Mist your hair with anti-humidity hairspray to keep those frizzies away. See More Kim Kardashian 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

Debra Messing's elegant twist is a classic wedding hairstyle. See how to get the look: 1. Rub volumizing cream through dry hair and comb through. 2. Gather your hair into a low loose ponytail. Starting from the nape of your neck, twist your hair out and upwards. 3. When you reach the end of your twist, fold it under and use bobby pins to secure it. 4. Mist your look with a strong-hold hairspray. You can add a sparkly hair accessory for more flair, either at the crown of your hairstyle or at the back near the twist.

Emily Mortimer's sweet hairstyle is perfect for your next date. Get the look:

1. Apply a dollop of volumizing foam to your palms and run it through your hair. Roughly blow dry hair using your hands for some texture.
2. Curl your hair loosely with a large barrel curling iron, leaving the ends out.
3. Create a side part, then take strands of hair from both sides of your head, twist them back and pin them down.
4. Mist with hairspray to finish. See More Emily Mortimer Hairstyles

Kim Kardashian's hip hair roll is a retro twist on an updo that works best for thick, long hair. Steal her style:1. Start by applying an ample amount of strong hold hair gel to your entire head, saturating strands -- don't get shy with that gel, you will need a lot.2. With a fine tooth comb, create a deep side part starting where one of your eyebrows ends.3. Comb hair all the way to opposite side of head (away from part) and pin against your scalp; starting above your ear and ending midway across your forehead.4. Like you would a French twist, roll hair with both hands over pinned area, keeping one of your thumbs inside the roll to keep form.5. Slip thumb out and pin inside roll. Spray entire head with the strongest-hold hairspray you can find. See More Kim Kardashian 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