Knotted Pullback | Easy Hairstyles

January 25, 2013

Nobody loves a simple hairstyle more than me!

In fact, the best thing about these 3-minute styles is that they are simply “different enough” to grab people’s attention and generate lots of compliments without taking lots of time to create!

This hairstyle uses a simple knotting technique that is easy to put in and easy to take out… as easy as tying your shoes!

That perfect mix is exactly what you will find with the Knotted Pullback…

This knotting style is perfect for combinations in hairstyles, such as pairing it into a ponytail, sock bun, messy bun, etc.

Your friends will definitely wonder how you did it!

Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 2 bobby pins, hairspray and accessory {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 2-5 minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Brush the hair so that it is parted to one side. You can leave the hair straight or style it with waves. {Even super curly hair will work for this hairstyle!}
Pick up a small section from the front on the heavy side of the hair, the side where the majority of the hair falls…
Split that section into two smaller strands…
Now tie the first step of a knot just like you would begin to tie a shoelace. Pull that “knot” so that it sits snuggly against the head…
While holding the two ends in your hands, add a small section of hair to each side. {Please allow me to clarify… you are going to add hair from both sides of the knot into each strand. So you will pick up hair on the right side of the head and add it to the right strand. Hair from the left side of the head will go into the left strand.}
Now tie another Stage 1 knot as in Step #4, again pull until snug…
Repeat Steps #5 and 6 until you have 3-5 knots…
Secure ends with a tiny elastic that matches your hair in color…
Now, pull up some hair near the top of your head at the end of the pullback.
Pin the pullback against your head using crossed bobby pins…
Now lay that top section of hair over the bobby pins, and end of the pullback, to help hide them.
Feel free to add hairspray or an accessory.

There you go… pretty easy, right? Feel free to try it and enjoy the compliments!

If you liked this hairstyle, please feel free to share! Happy Hairdoing!

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The Knotted Headband | Back-to-School Hairstyles

August 12, 2012

I always appreciate when our fans email links or photos of hairstyles I have not seen previously.

This knotted headband style was emailed to us by a fan from St. Petersburg, Russia and we really loved the look of it!

It looks complex, but if you know how to do the first step of tying your shoelaces, then you can certainly do this braid! The pattern to the braid is essentially overlaying loose square knots.

I started with the hair wet, and used a little pomade to control the flyways.
You then take as small section next to the part, and divide it in two, and interlace them just like the first step of tying your shoe. I then did this two more times, each time adding the top strands to an alligator clip.
After creating your third set of strands, bring the first two strands under the next two, and interlace them again just like the first step of tying your shoe.
Repeat these steps until the braided headband has the look you want.
Secure the end with a bobby pin and spritz with hairspray as desired.
When the hair dries, the loops of the knots spread out a little and look absolutely gorgeous!

This braid is perfect for any formal occasion, or for dancers, cheerleaders, or simply wearing around town! It can also be worn in any number of combinations for a super cute and unique hairstyle!

The knotted headband is also great for women of any age! We have worn it on my CGH#4 {fourth daughter with short hair}, and I have done this braid on myself as well!

I guarantee you will certainly receive lots of compliments on this hairstyle! Enjoy!

Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, pomade, 1 small hair elastic, 1-2 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 5-10 minutes

Skill Level: Medium

Happy Hairdoing!

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Knotted Braid | Updo Hairstyles

November 24, 2010

This cute braided hairstyle was submitted by a viewer from Moldova, asking me if I could figure it out. It took me quite a few tries, but I did eventually get it. (As always, if you see an amazing hairstyle and want to submit it… simply email me!)

This hairstyle is a little different than a standard daisy chain braid, as you will see from the video tutorial. Once you get the knotting right, the style can be done very quickly, and you can even do it on yourself (trust me, if I can do it… so can you)!

The knots are very easy to take out, just like any other braid. This is an absolutely beautiful braid that will leave people asking you how you did it!

A few viewers on YouTube suggested that I list this as a Homecoming/Prom Updo hairstyle, because it is so unique and can be accessorized in any number of ways. Here are a couple more views of this cute knotted-braid hairstyle…

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