Upside Down Braided Bun

June 26, 2012

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An excellent look when you want to look like you put a bit more effort into your bun that most days (you know, to fool people into thinking you totally didn’t wake up late or anything), the upside down braided bun is easy, simple and can be done in less than five minutes. The best thing about this braid? Shorter-haired girls can rock it, too. (Note: I used the fishtail method for my braid, but I am sure it would work with your standard three – its all experimentation.)

1. Divide your hair in two, pinning the top to give you room for your braid.



2. Next, start your braid as you normally would by sectioning out two pieces. Tip: lower your head forward to allow a semi-flat surface to construct your braid.

3, 4, & 5. Continue braiding until you have braided up the entire section and secure with bobby pins; you will remove them later so it doesn’t matter if they show at this point.

6. Now, gather your top section into your desired bun, either a perfect ballerina bun or a messy bun and secure them with more bobby pins–this time hiding them efficiently.

7. Fix up any flyways and you’re done!

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Summertime At The Sea? Try The French Fishtail Seashell Braid

June 22, 2012

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During the summer months our style transforms to fit our surroundings. There aren’t many hairstyles that will exude a beachy feel like the French Fishtail Seashell Braid! Although this braid is intermediate on the skill level, we’re confident you can master this look. Follow the steps below and you’ll be sporting this beachy look just in time for vacation.

  1. The way you part your hair for this braid will effect the outcome. I recommend starting at the top of your head but towards the side (of your choice) to create a pretty side part.


  2. Begin french fishtailing on the top side of your head (to french fishtail, start with two sections and cross over each other, than continue to fishtail while gathering pieces as you go).
  3. While doing your braid, guide it diagonally across the back of your head. Once all hair is gathered, secure with an Elastic.
  4. Tightly fishtail the hair secured within the elastic and secure once again with another elastic. Then wrap the end of the braid up into a twisted bun. This should give a ‘seashell’ look. Secure with bobby pins once finished.

Now that you’ve mastered the French Fishtail Seashell braid, the only thing that’s left to do is plan your next tropical getaway! If you can’t wait that’s okay. With this hair style, you’ll feel like you’re on vacation no matter where you are!

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Large Dutch Bang Braid

June 14, 2012

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Bang braids are quickly becoming hot go-to hair style. They are perfect for taking unruly strands off your face and pulling hair back on humid days. For a bold look, ditch the headband and follow the steps below to master the Large Dutch Bang Braid.

  1. Start with loose hair
  2. Section off the amount of hair you’ll need for your braid and clip the rest of your hair back so it’s out of the way.
  3. Start french braiding your hair. With a dutch braid, instead of gathering hair and placing strands over each other, you place strands under each other. (more…)
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How to Make A Fishtail Braid in Less Than 3 Minutes

April 21, 2012

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