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Showing posts with label French Braids. Show all posts
2 Adorable Hairstyles Using The Bow Tie Braid
For today's hair tutorial we are sharing 2 of our favorite hairstyle ideas using the "bow tie braid."
If you are a long time subscriber, you may remember seeing these styles on our blog in the past! We thought they were too cute not to surface them again.
2 Bow Tie Braid Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
The bow tie braid is so pretty and unique and could be used to create so many different hairstyles and looks! You could use this basic idea to accent updos, half ups, down hairstyles, ponytails, and more. Depending on how you use this braid, it could work for formal events or every day occasions.... from prom, to work, or school.
Tips and tricks:
- Using the same number of strands on each side of the braid as you gather them into the elastic and take them back out will help to keep things looking symmetrical.
- I would also recommend using hair product on each individual strand to help control flyaways.
- Taking small sections as you create your lace braids on each side of the bows will make things look neater and better.
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.
3 Back To School Hairstyles!
Since many of you will be going back to school soon, we wanted to share some quick and easy hairstyles for busy school mornings. Each of these are simple and heatless "half up half down" hairstyles that would be great for girls and teens of all ages (elementary, middle school, junior high, high school, and college!)
3 Back To School Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
The first hairstyle in this series is our favorite... a fun double twist technique with connecting braids which is much easier than it looks.
The second hairstyle is a cute and simple french braid in the center with accent braids on each side and hair wrapped around the ponytail to finish it off.
The 3rd hairstyle continues on from the second by adding some lace braids on each side, connecting in the middle.
Hope you enjoyed! We will be posting more back to school videos soon!
Checkerboard Dutch Braids Hairstyle Tutorial. Easier Than It Looks!
This checkerboard braid is easier than it looks and is so fun to make! Hope you love it.
We have shown several "checkerboard type braids" on this blog that you may have seen in the past...
The 5 strand checkerboard braid with ribbon,
5 strand checkerboard french braid,
and Checkerboard fishtail braid.
As you might have noticed, we love woven hairstyles! For today's style we tried to come up with something that has the woven checkerboard look, but isn't as difficult to create as some of the 5 strand braids or complicated zipper braiding techniques necessary to make most of these checkerboard braids. If you can make a feathered dutch braid and simple 3 strand braids, you should be able to accomplish this one.
Checkerboard Dutch Braids Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Although fairly simple to create, this hairstyle looks so intricate and is sure to bring compliments and attention!
Supplies needed to recreate this braid:
- 2 clear hair elastics.
- Several hair ties and clips to temporarily hold the braids while you are working.
- Gel, pomade or other product to help control flyaways.
Greek Goddess Ladder Braid, Wedding and Prom Hairstyles
Today we are sharing a beautiful "Greek Goddess" inspired hairstyle tutorial featuring braids, twists, and curls, creating a lovely Princess Hairstyle! This would be a pretty hairstyle for weddings, Prom, Homecoming, recitals, school dances, church, communions and other special occasions.
Greek Goddess Ladder Braid, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
We have combined a lace french braid feathering technique with rope braids (or twist braids) to create the vertical ladder braid on this half up hairstyle. We love how simple and elegant this style turned out.
As mentioned in our video, we used our curling wand to create her loose curls for this hairstyle. Click here for our curling wand tutorial. You could also crimp or wave your hair if you desire to achieve texture and volume. If you want your style to be more voluminous, you could tease her hair before placing the ladder braid. A bubble effect between the braids could be achieved by using a rat tail comb as shown in our video tutorial (above.) Bobby pins placed under the twists would help to hold your bubbled hair in place if you decide to go for that look.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium size, clear hair elastic
- Several clips or hair ties to temporarily section and hold the hair while you are working.
- Finishing hairspray
- Curling wand, crimper, waver, etc. (affiliate)
Braided Bow Fan Bun - Easy Messy Bun Tutorial
This easy bun is so simple and quick to make, you'll love it! A dutch braid, combined with a popular fan messy bun technique gives this standard rolled double bun a fun bow look!
This cute hairstyle could be worn for casual occasions, or for more formal events. It would be great for cheer leading, dance, gymnastics, soccer, track, etc.
Braided Bow Fan Bun Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
My daughter often wears this tucked bun (without the braid) as a quick hairstyle for school. It is a great option for second day hair, or hair that isn't looking so great and is perfect for putting your hair up quickly for after school sports. But recently she was wearing a dutch braid (as shown at the first of our tutorial) with her hair down. When she pulled her hair up into her "go to" bun after school, this cute style was created. We both noticed the top of the bun looked adorably like a bow with the braid in the center!
If french braiding or dutch braiding isn't your thing, or you don't have time for that... You could start with a standard ponytail and add a regular 3 strand braid accent before making the bun for a similar look. And, as mentioned in our video, you could place the braid so that it shows in the bottom layer of this bun as well for a double braid look. This bun can be made to look sleek and smooth or more rough and messy, depending on your event and preference.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium size ponytail holder or hair tie (similar to your hair color would be best.)
- 1 small hair elastic for the bottom of the braid.
- Bobby pins (optional.)
- Finishing hairspray (optional.)
Half Up Hairstyle For Long and Medium Hair - Swirling Braids!
For today's hairstyle tutorial, we have combined a simple knotting technique and some braids to create a gorgeous and unique braided half up hairstyle for long and medium length hair.
We're loving the intricate "criss cross" look of these swirling braids! I could see this working as an everyday hairstyle for school, or for special occasions (Prom, Homecoming, recitals, church, weddings, communions, etc.)
Swirling Braids Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This style is surprisingly easy and fairly quick to make and should hold up decently well, since it is secured with braids on both sides of the delicate knot.
As mentioned in our video tutorial (above) the trick to getting this hairstyle to look nice and to stay in place, is all in how you tie the knot and cross the strands underneath before you start braiding. We also suggest stretching the strands in the knot for a more voluminous and elegant looking style.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 2 small hair elastics (preferably clear or similar to the hair color you are working with.)
- Temporary clip to hold hair while you are braiding.
- Depending on the texture of hair you are working with, you may want to add hair product before you start braiding to help prevent flyaways.
Arrow Braid Heart Hairstyle For Valentine's Day
Our hair tutorial this week is a pretty half-up heart hairstyle. We have combined an arrowhead/ladder braid with a "heart knot" to create this fun new Valentine's hairstyle for 2018.
Over the years, valentines and heart hairstyles have been some of our favorite styles to create. If you are looking for heart hairstyle ideas, we have more than we can count on our website, some of them dating back to 08'! You can check those out here: Heart Hairstyle Ideas
Arrow Braid Heart Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
You might remember a style we posted several years ago called the "heart knot hairstyle" which has been quite popular on social media. And then last year we added one of our favorite and easiest Valentine's hairstyles, the "hanging heart ponytail" which uses the heart knot technique shown in today's video. We decided to combine the heart knot technique with a ladder braid... which sort of ended up looking like an arrowhead braid or fairy wings braid and we are loving how it turned out!
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 4 small/medium size hair elastics.
- Several clips or hair ties to temporarily hold the hair while you are working.
- Pomade, gel, hair wax or other product to help avoid flyaways.
- Long or medium length hair.
This style would not only be cute for valentine's day, it would also make an adorable flower girl hairstyle for a wedding or other special occasion. Hearts can really be worn year round!
Valentine's Day Hairstyle For Teens! Braided Faux Hawk With Heart Braid Accent
Looking for heart hairstyles? You'll love this braided faux hawk with an adorable heart accent.
We love heart hairstyles and have traditionally added a few heart themed tutorials each year on our hair4myprincess YouTube Channel and Princess Hairstyles blog. As my daughter is now a teenager, we wanted something a little more grown up this year. We are loving the combination of an edgy and contemporary faux hawk mixed with a super cute and dainty heart. Like denim and lace, this unexpected combo is very chic! This Valentine's hairstyle would be perfect for school, work, Valentine's Day parties and dances, weddings, and other special or casual occasions.
Braided Faux Hawk and Heart Accent Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This style was created by combining several techniques: a voluminous french braid faux hawk, a standard ponytail, and a cute heart accent braid which was inspired by several tutorials we have seen on Instagram and Youtube. Cute Girls Hairstyles, Brown Haired Bliss, Learn Do Teach Hairstyles, Two Little Girls Hairstyles, Easy Toddler Hairstyles and Toddler Hair Ideas are just a few accounts where we remember seeing this type of braided heart.
If you would rather rope twist, fishtail, or leave the hair unbraided in your heart, you could do that instead for a slightly different look. You could also add another heart directly underneath the first one for a double heart look! As mentioned in our video tutorial, a piece of hair could be wrapped around the top of the ponytail for a modern and sophisticated looking finish.
Wanting more heart hairstyles? Check out our Valentine's hair playlist with many more heart hair ideas to browse through.
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