Whether you're looking for a way to tame your unruly hair or add a touch of elegance to your evening outfit, braids are the perfect solution for both. From an off-duty French braid to a red carpet-worthy fishtail, braided hairstyles are highly versatile and highly successful in achieving admiring looks.

You may be thinking, "Yes, I've seen models rocking sophisticated braids, but they look way too complicated!" Believe us, we thought so too, until we realized that creating a breathtaking braid is much easier than it seems. All you need is a good step-by-step tutorial!

Don't believe us? We'll show you. Just follow our easy video tutorials and you'll master these 4 creative braided hairstyles in no time.

You'll have to trust us when we say that even though this hairstyle looks a little complicated, it's probably the simplest side braid bun updo you'll ever come across. The braid that defines this hairstyle is often called the 'Dutch' braid, and the main difference between this and the French braid is that you braid under your hair rather than over it.