Simple Messy Braid | Braided Hairstyles

If you are like me, you’ve noticed that everyone in Hollywood {in TV, movies, etc.} is talking about the comeback of braid hairstyles.

Messy Side Braid Hairstyle

Simply flip through magazines, catalogs, or beauty websites and see them there, too! Everyone is wearing braids and the best thing is that there are a million ways to wear them!

One of my very favorite braided hairstyles uses a small, added flair to a simple braid… what everyone is calling a Simple Messy Braid. This is the perfect second-day hairstyle {after curls the day prior} for a quick rush out the door.

Messy Side Braid Hairstyle

I’ve received so many emails requesting a video for this hairstyle. One of our most loyal fans even asked 10+ friends to all email me within a few hours each asking for this style! I swear we have the best fans! Well, it definitely got my attention and my girls and I decided to make this our next tutorial.

Items Needed: Brush, comb, ponytail holder, hairspray {if desired}

Time Required: 2 minutes

Steps:

  1. Begin with dry slightly messy or curly hair. {You can use a flat iron or wand to add a little curl to the top layer if needed}.
  2. Pull all hair loosely to one side, over your shoulder.
  3. Braid the hair using the regular braiding method.
  4. Tug on the “elbows” of the braid to loosen/flatten and soften the braid.  This is called “pancaking” the braid.
  5. Curl any loose pieces of hair to frame your face. Remember, the braid  is supposed to be messy!
  6. Bobby pin any problem strands into place, and you are good to go!

Enjoy!

Happy Hairstyling!

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13 Responses to “Simple Messy Braid | Braided Hairstyles”

  1. Toast says:

    I <3 this hairstyle. Thanks so much for showing how. Hopefully when my hair gets longer, I can attempt this. :)

  2. Rosetta says:

    Hi Mindy, hate all your hairstyles and I think your daughters are really ugly. :(

  3. Jill says:

    Don’t you pay any attention to the Trolls, Mindy! You and your family are adorable, and your styles are so cute and fun. Thank you for taking the time to share your creativity with all of us.

  4. Rebecca says:

    Ditto to what Jill said. I absolutely LOVE all of your hairstyles, Mindy, and you’re daughters and family are truly beautiful. Everytime I try something new you show us, whether it’s on my daughter (1) or on myself (31) we get sincere, lovely compliments. Thank you for showing just how to do this hairstyle. As a fellow busy mom, I really appreciate the the time & effort you give to share your ideas with us in a very easy to use format. Keep it up and forget the trolls! :D

    Could you next show us how to do low, loose pigtails and low, loose pigtail braids? I can never seem to get it quite right regarding angle. TIA! :)

  5. Kelsey says:

    I love all of your hairstyles!They are all so cute!

  6. GiGi says:

    I love your videos, but can you do a video on how to curl your hair with no heat. Please I really want a good eaxample on how to do this. Please… Umm Oh and P.S. I’m only 11, tell your daughter I said hi… >3 :D

  7. GiGi says:

    Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. Rebecca says:

    Gigi – She has posted videos for that under No-Heat Curls. :)

  9. Hadlie says:

    I love all of your hairstyles! They help me sooo much!!(: I think your family is so cute and fun!

  10. kathy says:

    this is for rosseta,
    shut the fuck up! shes an amazing hairstyler, i love her so much she has so much talent, so i dont know why are you saying her hairstyles and daughters are ugly cause their not.HEAR ME? she is beautiful. her haierstyles are gorgeus. And her daughters are beautiful. They are the prettiest girl i have ever seen. I wish i was as gorgeus as they are. so she is olny helping us to learn more hairstyles so if you dont appreciate this you shouldnt watch it.

  11. swanson says:

    wow what a hair style i am wondering on this.i am gonna follow this.thaks for your good work.

  12. abby says:

    Hi Mindy I really love all your hair styles and I’m 12years old and tell your dauTeri said hi

  13. abby says:

    I meant daughter

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