How to make a side braid

Zoe Saldanha looks cute in her messy side braid

For Chennai's weather, the messy side braid is the coolest hair fix. The best part of the style is right in the name: messy. No need for perfection here. In fact, an overly smoothed, orderly braid will have you looking a little too prim, like a school girl in pig-tails.

Here's your tip to making a perfect side braid:

-If you have fine or normal hair, apply a texturizing spray throughout dry hair. If your hair is thick or frizzy, apply a frizz control spray.

-Sweep your hair to one side, separate it into three sections and braid loosely. Don't worry about strands that stick out - it will happen a lot if your hair is layered.

-Secure the ends with a a rubberband and add a few bobby pins wherever the style needs it.