Who has time to fumble with a hair dryer, or wait in vain for a salon appointment?

As the summer temps rise, braids are becoming the go-to red carpet style on our favorite celebs. Long fish tails, sleek side braids, and fancy up-dos are gracing the manes of Hollywood’s elite.

Adam Levine’s new wife Behati Prinsloo shows us how it’s done with this on-trend side fishtail braid at the Fragrance Foundation Awards in June.

Keri Hilson has been all about fresh-faced beauty as of late. The pretty girl rocked a sleek pair of dip-dye purple braids for a fun night at an Atlanta hot spot on July 11.

The usually blond Ashanti is all smiles with a fun set of box braids, as displayed on her instagram.

A single, tousled crown braid helped bring Emily Osment’s look full circle at the “Guardians of Galaxy” premiere on July 21.

Nicole Scherzinger is getting back to her music, and for that she’s channeling a funky and carefree vibe. A single fishtail braid peeking under her wild auburn tresses does the trick.

Keira Knightley is a muse for understated beauty. For an appearance on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” on June 25, her slightly messy, braided updo receives a seal of approval.

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R&B singer Monica gave her flatiron a rest, and went for a low-maintenance set of box braids for the summer.

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Taraji P. Henson is all about the details. The “Think Like a Man Too” actress presents an elaborate updo while on a trip to the British Virgin Islands.

Brandy has worn braids periodically since she was a teen, so of course she’s a pro at the look. The R&B singer wore a set of braided twists for a Hollywood event in May.

Kate Bosworth was the picture of perfect daytime elegance when she wore this gorgeous French braided updo to a July event in California.

Jessica Alba went into full character mode when she attended Comic-Con with an edgy undercut braid to promote her latest “Sin City” flick.

The hottest pop acts in the game teamed up to present some fierce braided styles at the Wireless Festival at London’s Finsbury Park on July 4.

Iggy Azalea rocked a side-braid pompadour, while Rita Ora sported a crown braid on her bright blonde tresses.

Nina Dobrev is the queen of intricate braided styles. The “Vampire Diaries” actress gives us more hair-inspiration with this loose fishtail braid worn to an upfront party in May.