Braid-Wrapped Chignon | Cute Updo's
November 02, 2011
It is time for another updo hairstyle! This one is actually a very quick and easy ‘do… and it looks beautiful!
You can see that my daughter’s hair is fairly straight this day, so it really made the style look sleek and crisp. {If you or your daughter have waves and will be straightening your hair, please use a good heat protectant first… although I think this would look cute even with wavy hair!} I then created a microbraid right behind each ear {not shown in video} that will be used for the chignon wraparound.
For the next step, I then brought two sections of the hair from the front/sides to the back and secured them with an elastic hair band. Then, with my rat-tail comb, I gently ratted the remaining section of that ponytail pullback to help create my stuffing for the chignon bun.
Then I secured the remaining hair with another elastic hairband at the ends, and gently rolled it up over the ratted ponytail and tucked it behind the tieback. Feel free to secure the hair to your desired look by using bobby pins {as I did in the tutorial, since my roll-up was not exactly how I wanted it}.
I then brought each of the microbraids from just behind the ears and wrapped them around the chignon, securing them with bobby pins.
This is a gorgeous style, and perfect for girls of all ages.! Of course, it is meant more for formal occasions/holidays so if you do this on your daughter on a day when she will be active… it will likley fall out. We would recommend this chignon hairstyle for church, weddings, flower girls, award banquets, communions, Prom, Homecoming, or any other formal occasions. Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, 4elastic hair bands, 4-6 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}
Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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Hair-Crossed Bun | Updo Hairstyles
October 12, 2010
I continue to get quite a few requests for Updo Hairstyles, for all the homecoming dances this Fall, so here is another very elegant-looking bun style that is perfect for occasions such as prom, homecoming, dance/ballet recitals, weddings, etc.
What is different about this bun style is that you wrap strands of the the half ponytail around the other half, each strand wrapped in the opposite direction. You end up with a cross-over “wrapped” bun look that is absolutely gorgeous.
This bun hairstyle is one that my #2 twin wore in our “Family Introduction” video, and can be for girls of all ages (including moms). You may also feel free to accessorize the hairstyle as desired…
Items Needed: Spray bottle, rat-tail comb, straightener, 2 ponytail holders, hairspray, 10 +/- bobby pins.
Time Requirement: 5-10 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
If you like this bun hairstyle, be sure to let us know! Happy Hairdoing!
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