In lieu of a headband, Kerry Washington opted for a chunky braid to accent her half-up, half-down hairstyle.

These braids may not be quite as elaborate as the ones Katniss dons in "The Hunger Games," but Jennifer Lawrence's classic braid-and-low-bun combo is perfect for combating spring showers.

Minka Kelly's romantic braid really pops thanks to the sparkling necklace-turned-hairpiece pinned in her hair. Steal the look: pin your braid with those broken or missing-a-match pieces of jewelry you can't bear to toss.

Fan Bingbing's ultra-braided look has larger-than-life cornrows that coil into an artfully twisted bun.

Okay, so maybe we haven't sworn off of topknots forever. Colbie Caillat breathed new life into the trend with a reverse braid that snaked up the back of her head and wound into a messy bun set high on her head.