Kate Hudson has always had great hair. Whether she’s wearing it long and curly (just like she did in Almost Famous) or chopped into a pixie cut, the 42-year-old can do no wrong.
In fact, we’ve got a whole library of Kate Hudson’s best beauty looks to peruse if you’re also a mega-fan.
But one hairstyle we didn’t see coming from the actress is one we haven’t worn since our youth: braided pigtails.
The mum-of-three proved the plaited style isn’t just for Pippi Longstocking. It can be just as chic as an adult (or at least if you’re Kate Hudson).
She paired the braided plaits with a white wide-brimmed hat while attending a store opening in Beverly Hills. And somehow, against all odds, it just worked.
Now, considering the wet summer that’s been predicted in Australia thanks to La Niña, we’re all for adding another humidity-proof hairstyle to our repertoire. And this one certainly fits the bill.
How to pull off Kate Hudson’s braided pigtails
With Kate leading by example, there are two things we believe are key to pulling off this style as an adult.
- Keep your plaits bountiful loose
If you have thin hair, try adding some extra body with a thickening spray to bulk out your plaits. bh recommends: Aveda Thickening Tonic ($42 for 100ml at aveda.com.au). Once you’ve created your plaits, pull at them slightly to loosen.
2. Use subtle hair ties
If the only ties you have on hand are pink, sparkly, and thick, your pigtails aren’t likely to provide the sophisticated feel you’re going for. Kate’s ties are so thin they’re almost invisible. Bonus point if you can find clear ones like the TONI&GUY Snagless Elastics ($7 at Woolworths).
What do you think of Kate’s hair? Do you ever wear braided pigtails?
I doubt many people can pull this off. Not me anyway
Ditto. Unless I was going to a fancy dress party.
My hair isn’t long enough and I can’t imagine me with this anyway. @misfortune8 would do it beautifully.
Thanks, Trish! I don’t wear twin plaits very often, but when I do, it’s always with a hat.
Nope not me .
I can rock this, my family might pull the Mickey out of me though.
She looks lovely. My hair is not long enough for this look.
Yes it does suit her. She is cute.
I love braids and pigtails but I think I look like I’m trying too hard, but now that I’ve but off a lot of my hair its a moot point.
Love low hanging braided pigtails!
The pigtails suit Kate’s apple cheeks!
I like her hair but I personally would not wear my own hair like this.
Not everyone have some kinds of choices of dress and hair fashion …
Aw how cute!
If I wore my hair like that I would look like I’m 12
I’m 55 & I only wear twin plaits if they’re loose & tousled, with volume powder & always with a hat – too schoolgirlish otherwise.
I couldn’t do pigtails at my age! Cute on Kate.
Always, since having uber long hair…only way to keep it tamed.
Not for me.
I mostly wear a single plait, but I mix it up sometimes.
Looks a bit of a fake hairstyle to me
oohh reminded me of Nellie Olsen LOL
Kate is lovely and I agree her hair is awesome !
I’m not a fan of this look, she does look cute but I’m not going to try it
She looks great but its not a look I could ever pull off.
I think my hair is too thin to get away with doing this, a single braid is what I can do. A lovely look with the hat though.
It looks so cute on her.
A good use for my plain brown thin hairties!
It does look good though a bit secondary schoolish
She is still young enough to get away with plaits. I doubt a lot of women could look as good as she does.
I’m afraid my hair is way to thin to pull this off. My hair would be lucky to make one plait that size 🙁
She looks nice.
Its cute.. but i wouldn’t do that with my curly thick hair haha
I like to plait my hair in pigtails from time to time
Super cute. I would wear this. .
A lovely look, Kate looks sweet
I love this look.
I think two pigtails on an adult just looks odd, though you’re more likely to be able to carry it off if braided. It’s still not a look for everyone, though.
I would love to rock this trend but my hair is way too thin for two braids
I love the way she looks to attract many other women that they can also have same kinds of hair style and stuff.
Not a good look if you’re over the age of 10!
I agree
Not for me. I don’t suit it.
Couldn’t pull this off I don’t think
Awesome she is looking very nice as she always do…
Too old for that one but good luck to those who try. Would have to have long hair. Might suit some and not others.
I couldn’t pull this off
Cute but not for me.
Looks good on her
Got to love Kate! I normally wear a single plait to the side on days I cant be bothered lol looks cute I think… lol
I liked this look on me when I was a teenager, but I think I’m a little old for it now.