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French (Dutch) Loony Ribbon Braid, Cute Hairstyles

A Unique French Braid With Ribbon
Ribbon Loony French Braid Tutorial princesshairstyles.com

Since posting this photo of a ribbon braid (shown above) on our Instagram account a few weeks ago, we have received many requests for a tutorial.  So, we are bringing you the tutorial today! 
Ribbon French Braid Hairstyle
The basic concept of this braid was inspired by our friends over at CuteGirlsHairstyles who posted a "ribbon accented loony braid" done in a low side ponytail.  We thought the braid was so adorable and wondered if it could be done as a French braid or Dutch braid.  After some trial and error, we were finally able to make it work.  And, we love how it turned out.  This is one of those fun styles that will attract lots of attention, comments, and compliments!  This braid looks quite unique with the ribbon zig zagging down the middle, yes? This braid reminds me so much of a hairstyle Rapunzel would wear!
Unique french ribbon braid, princesshairstyles.com
I would say that at first glance this braid looks like a Dutch braid (meaning the outside strands would be coming in under the middle strand) but surprisingly, it is actually a French braid. I'm thinking this is the reason so many of you have been asking for a tutorial. This braid is kind of deceiving to try and figure out how it was done just by looking at it.  We actually tried using a Dutch braid first, and it didn't turn out quite right. Also, as you will see in our video tutorial below, stretching out the strands is probably the most difficult part of this braid (since you will need to be careful where you are grabbing.)  ;)

Supplies needed:
  • 1 small elastic
  • 4-7 ft long length of ribbon (or you could use 2 shorter strands and tie them together)
  • comb or brush

French Loony Ribbon Braid Video Tutorial


As another option, you could substitute the ribbon for 2 microbraids (as shown below.)
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Fall Giveaway

Just for fun, because we love you guys.... and fall.  We wanted to offer a giveaway today.  Yay!

hair accessories giveaway

One of our subscribers will win all of the prizes shown above, which include:

1 package of our favorite "Goody Ouchless" clear elastics.

1 package of our favorite "Sally Beauty Supply Mini Bobby Pins"

A blue and silver braided headband made by "Goody"

2 rose bendini clips made by "Scunci"

1 "ion Titaniam Triple Barrel Waver" purchased at Sally Beauty Supply

Entry details in the following video:


This contest is open to all of our YouTube subscribers. Please subscribe to hair4myprincess before entering if you haven't already by clicking here.

*First entry: 

Leave a comment under this video on YouTube. (One comment per YouTube channel please.)

*Second Entry:  (Open to all of our Instagram followers.) 

Follow us on Instagram if you haven't already by clicking here.  Then, post a picture on Instagram with our channel name "hair4myprincess" somewhere on the photo.  (Photo can be of whatever you want, so have fun and be creative!)  Use the hashtag #hihair4myprincess and @hair4myprincess so that we can easily find your entry. (One photo per Instagram account please.)


We will include all of the comment entries and Instagram entries to randomly choose a winner using random.org on Monday evening (9/23.)  We will attempt to contact the winner on instagram or youtube as well as updating this post with the winner's username.  The winner will then have 48 hours to claim the prize. 

Thanks guys, for everything.  We love YouTube and "hair blogging" because of all of you!
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Waterfall Twist Braid Headband And French Braid Hairstyle

A Casual Braided Hairstyle

Waterfall Twist Braid Headband And French Braid princesshairstyles.com

What do you get when you cross a waterfall twist headband and a diagonal French braid?  A super cute hairstyle!

waterfall twist braid headband, top view
We wanted something casual and cute today.  I love a standard french braid, but this subtle waterfall twist adds so much to this style, and it really doesn't take that much extra time.  I think the braided headband gives this hairstyle sort of a sporty and fun look. 
Diagonal #frenchbraid and #waterfalltwist princesshairstyles.com
We made our french braid slightly loose and angled it diagonally across the back of her head (to end in a side braid.)  Of course if you would rather, you could place your braid right in the middle.  A dutch braid or french fishtail braid could also be done instead of a french braid if you prefer.  It's up to you!
waterfall twist braid and french braid hairstyle
I love how her natural highlights are accentuated in the twists of the headband as well as the strands coming into the french braid on this hairdo.  So pretty!

Supplies needed:
  • One small elastic to tie off the braid
  • Comb or brush
  • Clip to hold the hair while you are braiding (optional)

Waterfall Twist Headband & French Braid Video Tutorial: click here to watch directly on youtube.


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Picture Day Hairstyles

French Fishtail Braid Bangs & Curls

fishtail braid bangs, picture day hairstyle idea
"The Princess" has school pictures scheduled soon, so I thought some of you probably have them coming up as well.  Today we just wanted to show how the Princess plans on wearing her hair for picture day (and maybe give you some picture day hairstyle ideas.) 
French fishail bangs and curls
We usually try to leave her hair mostly down for pictures (just a personal preference.)  She likes to look back on her photos and remember how long (or short) her hair was at the time.  Also, you could spend a lot of time making the back of her head look cute, but... the back of her head is most likely not going to show up in the photo! So, I think it makes more sense to focus on the font view.

I realize that this hairstyle really isn't anything too exciting.  But, I have found that I'm happier with our pictures years down the road when I stick with simple, classic styles (both with our clothing and with our hair.)

Picture Day Hairstyle Video Tutorial: 
(How to french fishtail bangs (or fringe) and how to curl hair.)


Here's the front view, and what her hair will look like in her 5th grade pics!
picture day hairstyle idea and tutorial
A couple of options:  You could pull all of your hair over to one side for the picture, or leave a little showing on each side.  Whatever you prefer.  ;)
school pictures hairstyle idea

Of course, you could also do a regular French braid, Dutch braid, or French twist (instead of a French fishtail) in the bangs area for a similar look.

*Let us know in the comments how you plan to wear your hair for school pictures this year!
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Woven Knot - Half Up Hairstyle

A formal half up half down hair style for Prom or Homecoming!

Woven Knot, half up half down hairstyle tutorial

 We are both in love with this elegant knotted half updo and hope you like it too.  The best part? This hair design is surprisingly very easy to do (as you will see in our video tutorial below.)  This is one of those hairstyles that was sort of created on accident one day, as I was just playing around with the princess's hair..... and turned out to be one of our new favorites.  It's definitely on our top 10 hairstyles of all time list!

Homecoming Hairstyle, Woven Knot Tutorial
bridal hairstyle, woven knot video tutorial














I posted a "sneak peek" of this style the other day on our Facebook page and several people thought this was maybe a celtic knot (or pretzel knot.)  We do have a tutorial showing how to do that (click here:  Pretzel Knot Hairstyle  if you are interested in learning.)  But, this "woven knot" is actually put together quite differently, even though it looks very similar (with its infinity or figure 8 shape.) This is also much easier to make than the pretzel knot (in my opinion) and doesn't require much length either.  So, this should work with long hair, as well as medium length, and maybe even shoulder length hair!

Prom Hairstyle, Woven Knot Half Updo

I'm thinking this would be a gorgeous hairstyle for Homecoming, Prom, a wedding, flower girl, bride, church, or other special or formal occasion. 

We added some curls to the ends of her hair using a Nume brand curling wand for some extra texture, but this style would also be cute with straight or wavy hair. 

Supplies Needed:
  • 1 small elastic
  • Several bobby pins
  • Hairspray or Gel (optional)
  • Curing iron or curling wand (optional)
Woven Knot Half Up Hairstyle Video Tutorial: Click here to watch the tutorial directly on YouTube.


If you like this hairstyle, feel free to share it using the buttons below.  ;)

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