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hairstyle   Stylists show you how to French and fishtail braid.
July 12, 2009|Melissa Magsaysay  Bed-head tresses aren't the
only approach to a relaxed summer hairdo. Braids of all sizes
and complexity are becoming a go-to style for a sexy, bohemian
look that works whether you're on the red carpet or running
weekend errands.  They've been showing up on the likes of Nicole
Richie, Rachel Bilson and Sienna Miller, and we'll likely be
seeing more of the style, says Maria Roszak of the Andy Lecompte
Salon in West Hollywood, who creates an intricate fishtail braid
on many of her clients. "A lot more women are coming in and
getting a braid done for an event or special occasion, rather
than a blowout."  The French and fishtail styles look effortless
when they're done well, but they can be slightly tricky to
master. So we asked Roszak and her fellow Lecompte stylist Scott
Cunha for tips. In general, they advise, let a braid reflect
your mood -- it can b