Crossword puzzle clue "braids of hair"

PIGTAIL, a single plait hanging down at the back of the head

PLAIT, to braid

to braid hair tightly in rows close to the scalp, also CORNBRAID

CUE, to prompt an actor

ENLACE, to entwine or entangle, also INLACE

to cut into thin strips before cooking

a style of wearing the hair

LACE, to draw together two edges with a cord