Milkmaid Braids

Associated Press

Did anyone else think Joanna Froggatt looked absolutely stunning at the Golden Globe Awards a couple of weeks ago? With minimal makeup and a simple hairstyle, she looked perfectly sweet and sophisticated. Anna Bates would be proud.

These milkmaid braids, or a braided crown, are a go-to hairstyle for me. I can do it right out of the shower, with hair that hasn't been washed in a day or two, or even as a date night updo. It's a no-fail solution for any bad (or good) hair day.

All you need to do is braid your hair into two braids. Your length of hair will determine where you should start braiding.