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Showing posts with label Twisting Braids. Show all posts
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.
How To Make A Faux Hawk Fan, Half Up Hairstyle
Our hairstyle tutorial this week features a trendy dutch braid faux hawk look with twist braid "fans" feeding into each side of the half up braid.
This would be a great style for all ages (teens included) and would be cute for many occasions: School, work, concerts, dances, dates, church, etc.
This hairstyle is inspired by a similar braid we posted on our blog back in 2014 called the "shooting star" which is still one of our all time favorite hairstyles. This time we wanted to go for more of an edgy look!
Faux Hawk Fan Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the tutorial directly on YouTube.)
Tips for recreating this hairstyle: Stretch the sides of the main braid for a more voluminous faux hawk. Also, you may need to tighten the accent braids as you go (to prevent them from slipping out and becoming loose.) I would recommend applying hair product before making the micro braids for a smoother finish. This style can also be made using all of your hair in a full dutch braid instead of a half up style if you prefer.
Supplies needed to recreate this style:
- 3 small hair elastics
- Temporary hair ties or clips to hold the braids while you are working
- Hair product to help prevent 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)
14 Easy Hairstyles For School Compilation! 2 Weeks Of Heatless Hair Tutorials
Today we are sharing 14 cute and easy back to school hairstyles. 2 weeks of hairstyle ideas all in one video! Trendy and popular braided hairstyles, twists, messy buns, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heat-less, 5 minute hairstyles for medium length and long hair.
This hair tutorial video is a compilation of hairstyle ideas for the 2017 - 2018 school year. We had a request to put our simple styles from our "back to school series" all in one place (to make it easier to find a specific hairstyle in the morning) and we thought it was a great idea! All of the tutorials in this video show DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis. A fun collection of every day hair styles for busy school mornings.
14 Back To School Hairstyles, Compilation Video: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles featured in the video (above) with timestamps for quick searching:
Part 1:
#1 Windsor tie half up knotted hairstyle. (Inspired by Sam Villa) 0:17
#2 Single lace french braid 0:57
#3 Side lace braid rose 1:42
Part 2:
#1 Side twist ponytail 2:15
#2 Double twist ponytail 3:13
#3 Double lace braid hairstyle 4:01
Part 3:
#1 Double French braid space buns, messy buns, or top knots 5:43
#2 Dutch braid faux hawk half up hairstyle 6:48
#3 Triple twist half up hairstyle 7:43
#4 Triple twist fishtail braid 8:26
Part 4:
#1 Boho braids and twists half up hairstyle 9:52
#2 Lace braid part line hairstyle 11:11
#3 Ponytail cascade 12:35
#4 Triple twist messy bun w/ headband 13:23
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles needed super detailed step by step instructions, but just a quick overview showing the partings and basic process of creating the styles. We do have several videos on our YouTube channel showing how to french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed tutorials.
These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them.
3 Easy Back To School Hairstyles, Part 2
3 more cute and easy back to school hairstyles! Trendy and popular braids, twists, and ponytail hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heat-less, 5 minute hairstyles!
This hair tutorial video is part 2 of our back to school hair ideas series for the 2017 - 2018 school year. To watch part 1, click here. We will be posting several more videos featuring lots of easy and simple hairstyles in the upcoming weeks! All of these videos will be showing DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis to school. Nothing super creative or extravagant, but a fun collection of hairstyle ideas and every day styles for busy school mornings.
3 Easy Hairstyles For School Part 2, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles featured in today's video:
#1 Simple side twist ponytail
#2 Double twist ponytail
#3 Double lace braids hairstyle
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles really 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 and twist braid if you are wanting more detailed instructions for those braids.
These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them.
Hope you guys like these back to school hairstyles. See you next week!
Cute Braided Hairstyle! The Twisted Wheel Hair Tutorial
We hope you'll love this fun and unique half up braided hairstyle with twists!
You may recognize the first few steps in this hairstyle tutorial if you watched our video from a few weeks ago (the braided dream catcher.) Today's tutorial is a variation (or part 2) of our "dream catcher" hairstyle. We have taken rope braids (or twist braids) and created a double twist in the center of our lace braids before braiding them back into the hairstyle to form a twisted knot design.
Twisted Wheel Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
We thought the end result looked a lot like a wheel with braided spokes! This style could also be used around Halloween time as a fun spider web hairstyle. ;)
This half up, half down hairstyle would be a cute hairstyle for school, for recitals, dances, church, communions, special occasions, etc.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 2 medium size hair elastics
- Several temporary hair ties or clips to hold the twists/braids while you are working.
- Hairspray, gel, etc.
- This hairstyle will work best on long hair or medium length hair.
Easter Hairstyles, Braided Dream Catcher Hair Tutorial
For today's hair tutorial we have utilized lace braids, rope braids (or twist braids,) a feather braid technique, and a basket weave criss cross webbing pattern to create a fun dream catcher design.
This half up hairstyle would be great for many occasions (not just Easter!) You could wear this style to school, church, for weddings, the Prom/Homecoming, recitals, communions, etc. I think this would make an adorable flower girl hairstyle as well.
Braided Dream Catcher Hairstyle, Step By Step Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
You'll notice we made a "pompadour" with her bangs area by gently pulling the hair forward after placing the elastic in the front section of her hair. We wanted some volume in the front, but of course this step is optional.
If you prefer, you could use lace dutch braids instead of french braids around the outside of the dream catcher (and switch out any type of braids you want for the weaving in the center as well.)
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 2 small or medium size hair elastics, (clear or similar to the color or hair you are working with.)
- Temporary hair ties or clips to hold the braids while you are working (we used 8.)
- Hair products: pomade, gel, hair spray, etc.
Micro Woven Waterfall Twist Braid Tutorial
One of our all time favorite braids is the classic waterfall twist. We love how simple, quick and gorgeous it is. Waterfall braids in general are so beautiful with the cascading strands flowing through the braid! We have an older video (dating back to 2011) showing how to make the original waterfall twist braid if you want to check that out.
This week we decided to try a new idea by weaving a micro braid along the top of the twists of our waterfall. We love the unique checkerboard pattern which was created!
Micro Woven Waterfall Twist Braid Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This braid could be worn for both casual and formal occasions: Weddings, Prom, Homecoming, school, work, recitals, communions, Easter Sunday, etc.
Supplies needed to recreate this braid:
- 2 small, clear elastics
- As mentioned in our video, a topsy tail is not required to create this braid, but it does make it easier. (Affiliate.)
- Decorative hair clip (optional.)
Prom Hairstyle, Romantic Twist Half Up
This gorgeous twisted crown hairstyle may be easy enough to do on yourself as a DIY prom hairstyle! No difficult braiding skills are required, just a simple twisting technique (that anyone can do) will create this glamorous princess hairstyle.
Our neighbor asked if I would do her hair for Prom recently and this was the style she requested in the form of a photo. The hairstyle turned out so beautiful on her and looked stunning with her Prom dress, so we thought we would share this Prom hair tutorial in case any of you are looking for a formal hairstyle to wear to your next dance, wedding, or fancy event! Although this style is quite simple, I think it is really gorgeous.
Romantic Twist Half Up Prom Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
You'll notice in our tutorial that we show a little trick to place volume at the crown of her head without having to tease her hair (which can be damaging and a pain to comb out later.) We also show how to cover the elastic in the center of the hairstyle in a way that blends in nicely with the twists and doesn't require any additional bobby pins or elastics.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 2 medium size, clear hair elastics.
- To create natural looking, soft, loose curls, we used our "reverse curling wand" (affiliate.)
- Before applying heat, you may want to use heat protectant to help minimize the damage to your hair. The one we have been using and is shown in our video is from TRESemme (affiliate.)
- Finishing hairspray.
This hairstyle is similar to the Aurora hairstyle (inspired by Disney's "Maleficent") that we did over on the Disney Style YouTube channel a few years ago. If you love this look, you can check that out to see another technique for creating a twisted half up style.
4 Cute Top Knot Hairstyles, Half Up Bun Tutorials
The popular and trendy half "top knot" is a cute and easy hairstyle for school, work, casual activities, dates, or even more formal occasions. For today's video tutorial we show 4 fun variations.
All of these half up hairstyles are "mix and match" meaning the pulled back front section can be matched up with any type of bun. (Braided, twisted, messy buns, donut buns, etc.)
4 Half Top Knot Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Although half up bun hairstyles have been a popular among teens and preteens, these styles would also be great for women and little girls.... and maybe even guys (the man bun!)
*Hairstyles included in this video tutorial:
Hairstyle #1 - French braid with braided bun.
Hairstyle #2 - Double cornrows with braided bun.
Hairstyle #3 - Double twist backs with rope braid bun.
Hairstyle #4 - Elastic braid with folded twist bun.
Supplies needed to recreate these hairstyles:
- Small or medium, clear hair elastics.
- Bobby pins.
- Finishing hairspray or gel.
P.S. Be sure to check back next week for "top knots part 2." We have more fun variations filmed that I'm sure you will love!
Cookie Cutter Waterfall Braid Tutorial
For our braiding tutorial this week, we have combined a "cookie cutter braid" and a "waterfall twist braid" to create a beautiful and unique half up hairstyle design which we are in love with! The ever popular and fashionable "waterfall twist braid" is one of my daughter's favorite braids and she wears it often in a variety of hairstyles for school. Adding the whimsical cookie cutter design on one side of the head adds such an unexpected and eye catching element to this ordinarily simple style.
Although this hairstyle looks fairly intricate, as shown in our video tutorial (below) it is not difficult to create. This would be a cute hairstyle for school, church, special occasions, dances, recitals, proms, homecomings, weddings, etc.
Cookie Cutter Waterfall Braid Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Of course, if you wanted to add more than one cookie cutter braid inside your waterfall twist, you definitely could. It would be fabulous to place several braids, evenly spaced across the top of her head like a headband! Or you could add 2 braids to the waterfall twist, one on each side of her head.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 2 small, clear elastics
- 1 temporary hair tie or clip to keep your braid from unraveling while you work.
- Pomade, gel, or hair wax.
If you are wanting to wear this design for a more active event, I would suggest placing your remaining hair into a ponytail, bun, or other braid... instead of leaving it mostly down.
3 Quick and Easy Back To School Hairstyles
We love quick and easy hairstyles and braids for school mornings and since it is "back to school time" for a lot of you, we wanted to share a few simple style ideas that my daughter frequently wears to school. None of these hairstyles are super unique or extra special... but classic, cute styles that we use on a regular basis. We are hoping all 3 of these are doable even for those of you who do your own hair!
P.S. We have already filmed more of our "go to" hairstyles and will be posting them in the next few weeks, so be on the "look out" if you are wanting more quick and easy ideas for school hair!
3 Easy Back To School Hairstyles, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyle tutorials included in this video:
#1 Infinity braid side accent.
#2 Twisted crown tie back, half up hairstyle.
#3 Front and back twist with side braid.
These styles would be great for teens, girls, or even busy moms. All three styles should work with long hair, medium hair, fairly short hair, straight hair, wavy hair, or curly hair.
*Supplies needed to recreate:
- Just one hair elastic for all 3 hairstyles!
- Finishing hair spray or gel (optional.)
If you love 5 minute hairstyles, you may like the following hairstyle ideas we posted recently as well:
7 easy hairstyles part 1
7 easy hairstyles part 2
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already. We have more "back to school" hairstyle videos coming throughout the month of August for you!
Tangled Twists Tie Back Hairstyle
This fun half-up hairstyle is a variation of a style we posted last week, the "zig zag woven braid." And although this hairstyle turned out looking nothing like our braid from last week, we utilized the same woven technique (using rope braids) in the top half of the style, ending in a chain braid with the lower half.
This braided hairstyle has an almost princessy, medieval look to it that I just love. I think this would be great for casual occasions such as school, the beach, work, etc... or for more formal events as well. With the right dress, this would be an adorable hairstyle for a school dance or wedding.
Tangled Twists Tie Back Hairstyle, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This hairstyle will work best with long (or at least medium length) hair. Straight, wavy, or curly hair should be fine. You may want to use water, gel, or pomade before you braid (if your hair tends to be frizzy or is layered.) This hairstyle is fairly easy to create, but you will need to make sure to twist all of your braids in the same direction initially (as shown in our video) or the final result will not turn out right when you go to make the final chain braid (or licorice braid.)
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- Several small, clear elastics (the amount will depend on how many twist braids you end up making.) We used 4.
- Temporary hair ties or clips.
- 1 medium elastic for the final braid.
- Water, gel, pomade (or other product) to help control flyaways.
Shamrock Ponytail Hairstyle
*Original Pictures via 2009 Princess Hairstyles
In this tutorial we are going "retro" and recreating a St. Patrick's Day hairstyle that we originally posted on our website in picture form back in 2009! To create this shamrock (or 3 leaf clover hairstyle) we are basically using the same method (x3) that we used to create our " easy heart ponytail" (which we also posted in 2009 for Valentine's Day.)
Shamrock Hairstyle Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 9 small elastics.
- 2 medium elastics. The green elastics we used in this hairstyle are "goody ouchless" brand (affiliate) and can be found in most stores that sell hair accessories.
- Pomade, water, gel, etc. (To help control flyaways.)
- Of course, you could add a festive St. Patricks day themed bow or ribbon to the center of the shamrock for an extra splash of green if you want to.
Braided Lattice Pull-Through Hairstyle
Braided Lattice Pull-Through Hairstyle, Video Instructions: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This "braided lattice pull through hairstyle" is inspired by a similar style we saw on Instagram by: "jennies_hairstyles"
We both love that this half-up hairstyle is fairly quick and easy, but still looks intricate and unique. We are always getting requests for DIY styles and I think this one would be easy enough to do on yourself. No French braiding involved!
This hairstyle reminds me of something a medieval princess would wear! So delicate and pretty. I think this would be cute for weddings, communions, school, church, flower girls, prom, homecoming, etc.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium, clear elastic
- 4 small, clear elastics
- 2 temporary clips or hair ties
- Water, gel, or pomade (to help control flyaways)
Of course, you can switch up the braids in the center for any type of braid you want to use (rope braids, fishtails, 4-strands.) This style should work with long hair, medium hair, straight, wavy, or curly.
Criss Cross Waterfall Mermaid Braid Hairstyle
This week we are showing a fun new variation of a gorgeous hairstyle that has become quite popular online over the past few years called "waterfall twists into mermaid braid." A few examples of the style we are referring to are linked below:
Cute Girls Hairstyles
CraftyMaluz
Lilith Moon
HairGlamour
We both love the original style and thought it would be fun to experiment with it by changing it up and adding a new spin, so this is what we came up with. We're loving this delicate woven look with the subtle draping effect of the criss cross strands. So beautiful! The day we filmed this tutorial, she actually wore this hairstyle to a wedding reception and received so many compliments. I'm sure you will too!
FYI, This hairstyle would be perfect for special occasions such as weddings, prom, homecoming, church, communions, recitals, etc. But, I wouldn't recommend it for sports or high activity. ;)
Criss Cross Waterfall Mermaid Braid Video Tutorial: Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.
The one problem with this type of hairstyle is that it is only going to work with certain hair types (mainly long and smooth.) As mentioned in our video, if you have layered hair (or hair prone to frizz or flyaways) you might try braiding the individual strands after creating the waterfall twists and before you weave them, to help hold everything together better. If you hair is on the shorter side, you could try a modified variation with just a few strands on each side, secured up higher on your head.
Supplies needed to recreate this look:
- 3 small, clear elastics
- Pomade, gel, hair wax, or water (to help control flyaways.)
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