Ribbon Chain Braid Holiday Hairstyles

Hey guys! Today we are sharing another fun Christmas hairstyle idea.  Although, this technique can really be used for any time of the year.  Just change up the color of ribbons for your event, school colors, or holiday! 

This ribbon chain braid is relatively easy to make and would be a pretty accent for tons of hairstyles.  You could add this braid to an updo, a half up hairstyle, a side braid, ponytail, etc.  We have shown this ribbon chain braid with a fishtail braid in our video (below) as an example.

Ribbon Chain Braid Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)

Some tips and tricks: Try to keep the ribbons flat as you are wrapping them around.  If they twist, it won't look as tidy. Also, tying them all the same way will keep things neater.  You can mix different widths, colors and textures of ribbon for different patterns.  You can make the hair loops larger or smaller depending on the look you are going for. And... pomade, gel, wax, or hairspray will help with flyaways.

We have shown several chain or loop hairstyles in the past, dating back to 2008! If you like this concept, you can browse through more chain braids and hairstyle ideas using chains here.

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Snowflake and Candy Cane Hairstyles For Christmas!

Today we are sharing 2 of our favorite Christmas hairstyles that we are guessing many of you have not seen (as we know a lot of you are new to our hairstyle blog!)  We have edited these holiday styles as quick mini tutorials for those of you who are short on time and just want the general gist on creating the styles.

Snowflake and Candy Cane Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)



If you are wanting more detailed explanations on either hairstyle, we have the original full step by step tutorials with commentary linked below:

Our snowflake ponytail was originally posted in 2014. This pretty snowflake hairstyle is one of our all time favorites and even though my daughter is a teenager now, she says she would still wear it. You will get lots of compliments if you try this one!

This Candy Cane Braid was originally posted in 2011.This 4 strand braid is beautiful.  I love the striped design that can be created by using 2 strands of ribbon.  We posted this braid when my daughter's hair was fairly short.  If you have longer hair, this braid turns out even more awesome.

Hope you are all enjoying the holiday season!

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3 Christmas Tree Hairstyles In 3 Minutes!

It's Christmas Hairstyle time! Today we are sharing 3 of our favorite and easiest Christmas tree Hairstyle tutorials.  Each of these hairstyles will turn your hair into a pretty Christmas tree using elastics. No complicated braiding required!


Christmas Tree Hairstyles Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)




These hairstyles would be great for school, Christmas parties, Christmas Eve, opening presents, church services, holiday dinners, concerts, etc.  We love that these trees are all quite subtle and not crazy over the top, so they can be worn for fun parties, as well as more elegant occasions.

Looking for more Christmas and holiday hairstyles?  You can browse through our Christmas hairstyle collection (including candy cane hairstyles, snowflakes, ornaments, and holiday formal hairstyles.)

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Braided Edge Banded Fishtail (Part 2)

Today we are showing a variation of a fun new braid that we posted last week.  If we have to choose, we actually like this version the most. ;)  We love the way the fishtail strands are intricately stacked on this braid.  And although this braid looks like it could be difficult, it is actually quite easy to create!

Braided Edge Banded Fishtail Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)

As mentioned in our hair tutorial (above) the only difference between this and last week's braid is the way that the fishtail strands are brought in.  Last time we pulled the strands up through the ponytail, which made a reverse fishtail braid.  This time the strands were taken down through the ponytail, creating a standard fishtail braid in each section.

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Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail Braid

Today we are sharing a fun new braid! The Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail. 

We love this braid because it is easy, even for beginning braiders, but looks so unique and intricate. It is also less time consuming than most fishtail braids.

Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)



You may remember the "twisted edge fishtail braid" we posted several years ago? This was one of our favorite creations and one of the braids we are most proud of on our blog!  This braided edge banded braid is sort of a variation of the twisted edge fishtail.

This braid can be done in a ponytail style (as shown) or as a half up.  As mentioned in our video, you could also make this using a regular fishtail technique instead of a reverse fishtail (which we hope to show in an upcoming tutorial.)

We love this braid left together as more of a tight and sleek braid. Or lifted and stretched for a more voluminous look, which accentuates all of the details of this braid.

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2 Spooky Spider Hairstyles For Halloween

Today we are sharing 2 fun hairstyles for Halloween! These Halloween hairstyles are some of our favorite spooky styles from the past that you may not have seen on our blog, or might have forgotten.

1. The spider web bun.
2. The spider bun hairstyle.

Both of these styles would be great for Halloween parties, school, trick or treating, the month of October, to go with your Halloween costume, or for Crazy Hair Day!

Spider Hairstyles, Video Tutorials:  (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)




Supplies needed to recreate these hairstyles:

*Braided spider bun - Pipe cleaners, squiggly eyes and spider head pom pom (glued to a bobby pin.) Several hair elastics or hair ties.

*Spider Web Bun- Hair donut or bun maker, ribbon or yarn, sewing needle, hair elastics or hair ties.

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?  Do you have your costume yet?

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Easy Spider Web Hairstyle

Oh no! A spider has spun a web in her hair! ;)

Hey guys!  We love Halloween and look forward to posting Halloween hairstyles each October. This year we wanted a spiderweb hairstyle that would work for teenagers as well as little girls.  You could even wear this style to school or work without being too obnoxious.  Without the plastic spider, this hairstyle would be cute all year round!

Easy Spider Web Hairstyle, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)



This Halloween hairstyle is created by using a series of waterfall twist braids.  We love that it only takes a few minutes to spin these braids into a spider web hairstyle.  And the best part... only one elastic to take out when you are done!

Supplies needed to recreate this spider hairstyle:

• 1 medium size hair elastic
• Plastic spider (optional.)  We have found that spider rings work great!
• Temporary clip to hold the braids while you are working.
• Hair product to help control flyaways.

Looking for more Halloween hair ideas?  Browse through our Halloween Hairstyles featuring several more spider hairstyles, candy corn hairstyles, Disney Princess hairstyles, a unicorn hairstyle, trolls hair, wonder woman hairstyle, etc.

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New Super Easy Way To Make Space Buns - No Bobby Pins!

Today we are sharing a fun and easy new tutorial for making space buns.  We love that this method requires no bobby pins!

This hairstyle is great for all ages and could be used for many occasions. We love that these double buns are popular and stylish for teens right now. So fun! And if you aren't super excited about the pigtail look, you could still use this method to create one bun in a half up style for a toned down variation.

Easy Space Buns Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)

You may have noticed in our video (above) we used a "topsy tail" to create this style.  This isn't absolutely necessary, but makes it much easier to pull the loops through the elastic.  These tools can be found on Amazon (affiliate.)

This hairstyle will work for medium length, long hair, and even fairly short hair.  If your hair is on the shorter side, we would recommend taking more sections, and only looping them one time each through the elastic.

With Halloween right around the corner, we were thinking these buns could even be used for several different Halloween costumes:  Bears, mice, Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse, dogs, (basically any animals with ears!) You could also use them for rocker chick costumes, barbie, monster high, cheerleaders, fairies, etc, etc.

As mentioned in our tutorial, you can choose to make more of a loose, messy bun type of look, or keep the buns neater for a tight, sleek, coiled bun.  It is up to you!

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Bow Tie Braid Ponytail Hair Tutorial

This bow tie braid ponytail is so cute and unique, it's sure to bring you compliments!

You may remember the "bow tie braid hairstyle" we posted last year? This bow tie ponytail is a fun variation of that hairstyle.  We are loving this ponytail method as it is easier and quicker than the original (since no french braids or dutch braiding is required.)

Bow Tie Ponytail Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)



The day my daughter wore this hairstyle, she had so many people ask her how to do it.  It is definitely an eye catcher!  We think the bows running down the ponytail are absolutely adorable.  This hairstyle is quickly becoming one of our all time favorites!

This style will work best with long or medium length hair.  As mentioned in our video, you can adjust the number of bows you make (as well as the number of strands forming the bows) to the length and thickness of your own hair. 

We used clear elastics for the center of our hair bows. Colored elastics could also be used for a fun twist.  I think jewels or other hair bling would be so pretty placed in the center of the bows or over the elastics as well.  And of course, if you want to hide the hair tie at the top of the ponytail, you could wrap it with hair before you start braiding.

The best trick we can offer for creating this style is the use of hair product.  We used pomade on each strand before making the bows to keep the flyaways down and to help keep the overall look smooth and sleek.

This hairstyle would be great for school, church, or special occasions. Hope you enjoyed!

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My Secret Curls! Best Quick and Easy Heatless Curling Method

This heatless curling method is our top pick for overnight curls. It is so quick and easy and makes perfect curls! We have been experimenting with different no heat curling methods for awhile now and have finally come up with a technique that we love.

Our Secret Curls Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)




Most curls (without heat) techniques we have tried in the past require sleeping on uncomfortable tight buns, knots, rags, bobby pins, or curlers. We love this method because these small "buns" are loose, and not directly on your head, which doesn't pull or tug on your hair. These work especially well with long hair as you can place them at the ends and not feel any bumps while you sleep.

Our favorite thing about these curls is that it literally takes less than 2 minutes to twist and wrap up your hair, and you only need 2 buns for an entire head of curls. Depending on your preference, you can choose to separate the curls by combing them out, or you can leave the ringlets more intact.

We divided her hair into 2 sections to create these curls. Of course, if you prefer tighter or looser curls, you can adjust the amount of sections to your liking. We feel like pigtails make the perfect curls for her hair, but your hair may be different. The less sections you take, the looser the curls will be.

Supplies needed:

• Just a few hair ties! You want them strong enough to hold the buns, but made from a soft and stretchy material that won't dent her hair. You'll want to wait several hours for the hair to dry. We usually sleep with these in overnight. As mentioned in our video, you don't want to start with soaking wet hair. Slightly damp works best.

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9 Easy Hairstyles For School

Today we are sharing 9 cute and easy back to school hairstyles. Lots of simple and cute hairstyle ideas in one video! Trendy and popular braids, twists, knots, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heatless, 5 minute hairstyles!

This hair tutorial video is a compilation of back to school hairstyle ideas for the 2018 - 2019 school year. We wanted to compile some simple half up hairstyles we have done over the last few weeks into one video to make it easier for you to find in the mornings. All of these tutorials show DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis. A fun collection of braided hairstyles and every day hair styles for busy school mornings.

9 Easy Hairstyles Video: (Click here to watch the tutorials directly on YouTube.)



Hairstyles w/ video timestamps:

Part 1: #1 Simple double twist with braids 0:05

#2 Single french braid on top with braided accents and wrapped ponytail 1:14

#3 (Continuation of #2) with added lace braids 2:12

Part 2: #1 Simple braided net 3:06

#2 Braided net with connecting lace braids 4:18

#3 Center braid with lace braided accents on each side 5:08

Part 3: #1 Simple half up knot 6:28

#2 Center braid with cascading accents 6:49

#3 Knotted diamond hairstyle 7:50

We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles needed detailed step by step tutorials, but just a quick overview showing the partings and basic process of creating the styles. We do have several videos on our blog showing how to french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed instructions. These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them. Hope you like these back to school hairstyles.

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