Is the man braid THE hair style for 2016?

| Jan 19, 2016

Oh goody. It seems like the man braid is set to be the defining hairstyle trend for 2016.

There’s a whole host of lads on Instagram sharing images of their new dos, where they’re wearing the top parts of their hair in braids and keeping the back and sides shaved.

If you're not familiar with the trend, you might have seen it become popular amongst celebrities towards the tail end of last year with the likes of Harry Styles and Shia LaBouef sporting the trend.

While we're not sure about either of Styles or LaBouef's interpretation of the trend, there are some blokes on Instagram that are truly rocking it. Check it out.

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I need AVL to get on this! @itsmeericc you are the perfect man braid candidate! #manbraid #avlstyle #avlyfe #ashevillefolk also @deanamite1 you should be doing this already!

A photo posted by Erin Derham (@historyboutique) on Jan 18, 2016 at 5:41pm PST

@vicky.slava Learn How To Do This For Me ðŸ˜ÂÂÂÂðŸ˜‹ #manbraid #manbun #style #cool #peanutbutterjellytime #crazy #different

A photo posted by Adam Mee (@adammee21) on Jan 19, 2016 at 2:49am PST

MAN BRAID MONDAY! I still have a few openings left this week! Call to book your appointment 636-825-6438 @thehairtheatresalon @clawzgeneration #hairtheatre #clawzgeneration #manbraid #redkenmen #ladybarber #frenchbraid #braids

A photo posted by â˜†Sami Haberkornâ˜† (@cosmic_stylist) on Jan 11, 2016 at 3:51pm PST

So what do you reckon? Is the braid the new top knot?