2012 | Hairstyles For Girls - Princess Hairstyles

Hairstyles, 2012 Favorites

"The Best Of Hair4MyPrincess 2012"

A look back at some of our favorite hairstyles, braids, and tutorials from 2012.

Thanks so much for all of the support, nice comments, likes, subscribers, etc. this past year. We love and appreciate you all!

Please enjoy our 2012 hair style collection video below. See you in 2013!

Links to the hairstyle tutorials (shown in the video) on Youtube:

Winding Snake Braid
Mermaid Fin Braid And Updo
Snow White Inspired Hairstyle
Waterfall Fishtail Braid
Pretzel Knot Hairstyle
Wave Braid
Diagonal Twist Braid With Ribbon
Basket Weave Bun
Checkerboard Braid
Stacked Waterfall Braid
Stripe Braid Ponytail
Winding Lace Braid With Rosette Accent
Illusion Braid
Braid Wrapped Bun
Inside Out Fishtail Braid
Jasmine Inspired Hairstyle
Tuck And Wrap Bun
Honeycomb Headband

Winding 4 Strand Braid With Ribbon

4 Strand Winding Braid With Ribbon

(An Elegant Christmas Hairstyle)

Hey guys, just wanted to share our "Christmas Sunday" hairstyle we did today. I didn't plan on making a hair tutorial, but this style turned out so lovely, we had to share it!

This hairstyle was created using a basic 4 strand braid called "jewel in the middle" (which you have probably seen before.) The style is basically a combination of the 2 styles linked below (if you want to recreate it, the videos at these 2 links should help.)

Diagonal Twist Braid With Ribbon

Winding Snake Braid

This is a great hairstyle for Christmas, but of course could also be worn any time. I'm thinking flower girl, recitals, weddings, dances, etc.

Enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas if we don't see you between now and then!!

Christmas Hairstyles, Candy Cane Side Ponytail

A Cute Christmas Hairstyle For Girls

This video tutorial shows how to make a cute candy cane braid hairstyle (perfect for holiday parties and Christmas.) I'm loving this holiday hair style because you don't need to know how to french braid or do anything too fancy to create it... and it's quick.

We have had many requests for more hairstyles featuring our darling 2 yr old niece/cousin (The Pea.) Isn't she just so cute?

This style can be done with or without bangs, and on short hair or long hair. If the hair you are working with isn't quite long enough to reach into a ponytail, you could try making the candy cane and then parting out a small section of hair directly underneath, to add it into (similar to the way we did our heart hairstyle for babies.)

Each time we have done a toddler hairstyle in the past, we always get questions about how we get her to hold still for a hairstyle. The simple answer is that she doesn't hold still (as demonstrated in our video below.) ;) She is a perfectly normal (squirmy) 2 yr old, and we wouldn't have her any other way!

Supplies needed:

3 small elastics
Ribbon (about 4 feet)
Plastic craft needle
Topsy tail (optional)
Brush or comb

Candy Cane Hairstyle Video Tutorial: Click here to watch directly on YouTube.

This festive ribbon style would be darling on toddlers, babies, little girls, tweens, and "big girls." The Princess is planning on wearing this hairstyle Christmas Eve!

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Fishtail Braid Bow Ponytail Hairstyle Tutorial

A Diagonal Fishtail Braid and a Bow Made From Hair.

The "Fishtail Bow Braided Hairstyle."

(Pinterest Hair ~ How To)

Fish bone braid bow ponytail hairstyle tutorial

hairstyle picture courtesy google images

I'm guessing you guys have seen the hairstyle photo in the picture above (on the bottom.) This darling fishtail braid with a bow hair style has been floating around on Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram (etc) for awhile now and seems to be everywhere! "How to" instructions for this style have been requested numerous times by you guys and we finally got around to making a tutorial!

There are several different ways you could recreate this hairdo, and of course, I'm not exactly sure how the original style was made. This is just our interpretation on how to do it. We have actually done this style a few times since we filmed the tutorial, and have made a few adjustments to make it look more like the original. As you can see in the photo above, the fishtail braid sort of "disappears" behind the bow (instead of extending past the bow as seen in the original.) In our video tutorial below, we show how to fix that. Also, for a better looking fishtail braid (or fishbone) you will want to use very thin strands as you are braiding, and stretch out the edges of the braid as you are going.

We are loving the cute bohemian look of this hairstyle. What could be cuter than a diagonal fishtail braid, a side ponytail, and a bow made from hair? ;) Such a girly, feminine hair style! I'm thinking this is even festive enough to be a cute Christmas Hairstyle.

And wow, I just noticed.... look at the princess's long hair! I am amazed at how fast it has grown. We have actually had a few questions on Youtube recently regarding "how to get long hair" and "long hair tips." Keep in mind, I am not a "hair expert" and everyone's hair/situation is different. I don't think there is really any magic formula for making hair grow faster. ;) But at some point, maybe we will do a video showing our hair care routine.

How to, Video Tutorial: Fishtail Braided Bow Hairstyle: Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.

I'm a little disappointed because in the photo below, this hairstyle actually came out quite well..... And then when I pulled the picture I took up on my computer, I noticed that the flash on our camera kind of made the end of the fishtail braid (on the right side of the hair bow) just sort of blend in with the ponytail and look more like a fuzzy mess at the side of the pony! I even tried changing the photo over to sepia, but it didn't really help. Ugh.

instagram fishtail hair bow hairstyle tutorial

Spiral Braid Ponytail, Twist Hairstyles

An Easy, Quick, and Cute Hairstyle

This easy spiral twist hairstyle is actually a redo of one of the very first styles we ever uploaded to Youtube (back in 2009.) You can find the original post on our site here: Twist Hairstyle

I decided the video needed to be redone because our prior tutorial only shows one step in the style and it doesn't make sense if you are watching directly on Youtube. I didn't realize back then that some of you watch our videos on Youtube itself, rather than from our website (which shows the rest of the instructions in picture form) until we started getting comments on Youtube asking us how to finish the style lol. Duh!

We love this style because it is so quick and easy. It's also a great alternative if you don't know how to french braid. If you can twist, wrap, and tuck, you can do this. We chose to make a rope braid as the base for this style, but any type of braid can be used. This also reminds me a bit of a french twist.

I have seen several hair videos and pictures on Pinteres t of hairstyles which use a headband to create this same type of look, and also as a method to create no heat curls. This is the same concept, but without the need for a headband. If you are using this hair style to make curls, I would suggest either braiding the hair in the ponytail, or adding that hair into the twist (so that all of her hair will be curled) instead of leaving the ponytail down like we did here.

This hairstyle is versatile and can be made with wet or dry hair, curly or straight. In our video, the Princess's hair is damp. But, in the picture below, we styled her hair dry. It turns out great either way.

Spiral Braid Ponytail Video: Click here to watch the tutorial directly on YouTube.

This would be a great hairstyle for sports since it stays in quite well. But, is also "fancy" enough for more elegant occasions such as a flower girl, church, recital etc. The Princess wears this hairstyle to school quite often (since it is quick.)

Honeycomb Headband Hairstyle Tutorial

Unique Hairstyles:

A Cute Headband Made From Hair!

This honeycomb headband hairstyle is a variation of our "chain link headband" which we posted a couple of years ago. The chain headband we made in the past used only one chain instead of several. After finishing this style, we decided the connected circles of the chains looked just like a honeycomb!

This hairstyling technique (which we call chain braiding) can be used to make a variety of interesting and intricate styles. The trick to making the "circles" neatly is to get the hair wet before you begin, or use hair product to prevent flyaways. I prefer water over product because I have found that gel tends to makes her hair sticky and tangled the next day. But, definitely do what works best for you. I know that some hair textures will not stay shaped this way without some type of gel or pomade. It is also helpful to use very small or thin strands of hair to create the knots in the chains.

The way we made our headband hair style in the video tutorial below will require long hair. This style can be adapted for shorter hair though. Instead of tying the chains underneath her head (as shown in our video) you could tie each side with a section of hair behind her ears. Or, you could use these chains to make a completely different hairstyle. The other day we made some chains in the front section of her hair and pulled them back into a half ponytail (which was super cute.)

How to make a "multi chain" hairstyle video tutorial:

I realize this hairstyle probably isn't for everyone, as it is quite different! But, the Princess loves it and always receives lots of compliments and attention when she wears chains in her hair (which she loves.) I'm sure you will too!

3 Minute Updo!

A Cute Twist Hairstyle,

An Easy Updo

We love this twisted updo because it is super easy and quick. You can literally create this up style is less than 3 minutes! The best part..... there are no braiding skills required. Anyone can do this one (although you will probably need medium length or long hair to pull it off.)

Up do styles such as this can be worn as casual / every day looks for school and work. Or, for elegant and special occasions such as a formal dance (Prom, Homecoming) church, wedding (a bridal hairstyle) etc. You could even add some little flowers, clips, jewels or other "bling" around the twists to make a more fancy hairdo if you desire.

Supplies needed:

1 elastic
Several bobby pins
Rat tail comb (optional)
Standard comb or brush

How To Do Updo Video Tutorial:

If your hair is shorter, or more fine, you might try starting this hair style with 2 ponytails instead of one, as shown in our video tutorial (which would double up the twists.) You could stack the 2 ponytails on top of each other, or set them side by side... whichever you prefer. If you are an "over achiever" you could even try a cute 3 ponytail updo! ;) This same technique could also be used to create a half up hairstyle by starting with a half ponytail (if you are wanting to leave your hair mostly down.)

If you like this easy hairstyle, please let us know by hitting the "facebook like" button and "pin it" buttons below. ;)

Scallop Edge Braid Tutorial

A Unique Braided Hairstyle For Long Hair and Medium Hair

We have been enjoying this fun "scallop edge braid" and have used it to make a variety of cute hairstyles recently!

There was a picture posted on our facebook page awhile back by one of our readers, which was a french braid or dutch braid with the edges of the plait flared out and woven. We decided to try and recreate that braid, but without the french braiding (to simplify it a bit) and this is how it turned out! Btw, I wish I could find that picture now to show you. But, facebook has made some changes to the way things are displayed on our page and I'm finding it very difficult to find older pictures on there now. UGH.

Her hair is getting quite long now, isn't it? I'm loving it with curls! I think this would be a cute hairstyle for a flower girl, wedding, church, recital, school, or even a renaissance faire.

If you are wondering how we created the curls shown in these pictures, we used a regular old curling iron and the curling technique found at this link: How to Curl Hair Video

How To Make A Scallop Edge Braid Video Tutorial:

P.S. If you are a regular to our site, and after watching the video... you may have recognized the technique used to make this braid from our Chain Link Braid Headband video (which used knots instead of a braid.)

Below is one more fun variation to try with this braid!

(This picture probably won't make any sense unless you have already watched our video above.) But, instead of bringing the top strand underneath the 3 strands as shown in our video... try weaving it over and under the 3 strands, and then add it into the braid (as shown below.)

Making this slight change as you are braiding will result in the braid turning out much more intricate!

Inside Out Fishtail Braid Tutorial

How to create a french fishtail braid... inside out! I guess you could call this a "dutch fishtail?"

This inside out, reverse, or "dutch" fishtail is a very cute bohemian looking braid which is similar to a french fishtail braid, but different ~ as the braid is laying on top of the hair instead of underneath. To see the standard french fishtail braid, we have a video here: Side Swept Fishtail Braid Tutorial

This fishtail, fishbone, or herringbone braid can be used to create many different hairstyles including: Casual, bohemian, beachy type hair, as well as elegant updos for special occasions. To enhance this braid, the edges can be stretched (as shown in our pictures and video) creating a more voluminous and disheveled fishtail. It seems that messy and deconstructed braids are very popular and trendy hairstyles among teens, tweens, and adults right now.

I actually saw a braid like this awhile ago in a picture, and of course, wanted to figure out how it was made. Usually I can look at a braid and figure out the stranding pretty quickly. But, this one took me awhile to "decode" and I'm not sure why, because as you will see in our video tutorial below, it is actually not that complicated!

For church one Sunday, we opted to use this braid to create a fishtail updo, which was made by wrapping the braid up into a side bun and securing with couple of bobby pins. The princess and I absolutely love this cute hairstyle and plan to use it again for an upcoming wedding. I wish my hair was long enough and I would be wearing it as well!

How to make an inside out fishtail braid video tutorial:

While filming this tutorial, I took larger strands than I normally would (to save time) and the braid didn't turn out quite as intricate or "fishtaily" as I would have liked. If thick strands are taken, the braid ends up looking more like a regular 3 strand dutch braid and isn't quite as interesting. The pictures we used throughout this post were taken on a different day, and show how the braid will look with smaller strands taken (which is a little more time consuming.)

Easy Hairstyles, The Pineapple Braid

An Easy, Quick, And Cute Hairstyle

We have had many requests from you guys lately for simple hairstyles.... as well as hair styles that can be done on yourself. This "pineapple braid" is a quick, cute, and easy "no heat" hairstyle that is great for school, work, dance, or other occasions. We actually posted a similar style way back in 2008 (around the time we first starting "hair blogging") but never made a video for it until now. The Princess wears this hairstyle to school quite often since it can be created in less than 5 minutes and we are not morning people!

The Princess's dad named this braid for us. He thinks this hairstyle looks just like a pineapple or a palm tree. I have to agree!

This style should work with medium hair, long hair, curly hair, or straight hair, and can be done on yourself with a little practice. You can create any type of braid you would like to change things up (including a rope braid, 4 strand, 5 strand, etc.) This technique can also be used to create 2 "spiked" pigtails, as well as a half up style.

Supplies needed:

1 elastic

A couple of bobby pins

Pineapple Braid Video Tutorial:

One of our subscribers on Youtube mentioned that it reminds them of a hairstyle Phoebe (from the show Friends) would wear. Yes, yes it does! Look what I found on Google Images... It looks like Phoebe wore almost this exact same hairstyle to Chandler and Monica's wedding! ;)

Halloween Hairstyles

Halloween Hairstyles

I've compiled some of our older hairdos that may work for Halloween right here in one post. Now to match a hairstyle up with a costume. Halloween is almost here!

First off (of course) are the Princess Hairstyles! What else? Are you thinking of being A Princess for Halloween?? Maybe one of these hairstyles will work.

*For step by step - how to hairstyle instructions, click on the title above the pictures of the styles you want to try!

Princess Jasmine Hairstyle

Fancy Princess Bun

Princess Updo Halloween Hairstyle

Fancy Princess hairstyle

Fair Maiden Hairstyle

Fairytale Princess Hairstyle

Princess Belle Hairstyle (From Disney's Beauty And The Beast.)

Belle Hairstyle (shorter hair variation)

Cinderella Hairstyle

Braided Princess Hairstyle
Needing a wand to go with your Princess or Fairy costume? My friend Trisha has made excellent DIY instuctions here: How to Make a fairy wand

Maybe instead of being "princessy" you would rather look a little more scary. Here are some fun spider web hairstyles
to try, and the spider.

I think these would be cute hairdos for a witch!

Or what about doing a Mummy Hairstyle.......
Maybe you are planning on dressing up as a Barbie Doll? Here's a cute Barbie Hairstyle for Halloween!
And, one last Halloween hairdo... A Candy Corn inspired style.
Completely non hair blog related. BUT have you ever felt "obligated" to dress up as something for a Halloween function but not have the time or desire to dress up? (Yeah, I'm not really one of those "fun moms.") Here's a solution..... A quick and easy Halloween costume! No sewing or painting required, hehe. Can you guess what it is?? It's a "cereal killer!" (Serial Killer) All you need for this "costume" is: 5 minutes, a box of cereal, a knife, and some tape. If you wanted to get more creative you could use some fake blood! There you have it; the quickest, easiest, costume I could think of.
Hope you had fun looking through our Halloween Hairstyles collection. Happy Halloween!