Cross-Braid Sock Bun | Updo Hairstyles
December 16, 2012
Tonight I want to introduce you to, EveliniCutza, a YouTube Beauty Guru with whom we have had a friendship for over two years now! I originally found out about Evelina when she created a YouTube video response to our popular Waterfall Braid tutorial.
Evelina is from Moldova, and not only is she beautiful but she is very creative, too! I know that you will enjoy her channel, just as we do!
As a treat to all of you, we posted two videos to YouTube tonight. This one, and another that you will see here on Wednesday night.
Here I show you {using Evelina as my model} how to create a gorgeous sock bun updo, with crossed micro-braid accents. The best thing about this updo, is that you can complete it in under 5 minutes!
This hairstyle is perfect for occasions such as Prom, Homecoming, a wedding, ballet, or any other formal event! {However, this does not stop me from wearing this style in a more dressed down look!}
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 sock bun form, 2 small hair elastics, 2 large hair bands, 2-4 bobby pins, and hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Begin by sectioning off two small square sections of hair about the size of a pencil in thickness, on the back of the head behind the ears…
- Braid each of these sections in a regular braid pattern and secure with elastics…
- Pull all the remaining hair up into a high ponytail, and secure with a hair band…
- Pull the ponytail hair through the bun maker, and slide the bun maker down the ponytail until it rests on the head, covering the hair band…
- Allow the hair of the ponytail to fall around the bun maker, an be sure to distribute it evenly until the bun maker is fully covered with hair…
- Place the remaining hair band over the hair and bun maker to create a perfect looking bun {there should still be hair still sticking out from under the rubber band}…
- Pick up a small section of the left-over hair and begin twisting it…
- As you twist, begin to add in hair into the twist and work your way around the entire bun until you have picked up all the hair…
- After twisting/adding in all the remaining hair, continue twisting the strand and secure the end of the twist a small rubber band…
- Continue winding the remaining twist and secure with a few bobby pins…
- Now, pick up the two micro-braids and cross them on the back of the head before before wrapping around the bun…
- Secure/tuck the ends of the braids between the twist and the bun, and bobby pin the ends into place.
- Tame flyaways with hairspray.
Enjoy!
Happy Hairdoing!
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Simple Braided Bun | Cute Girls Hairstyles
December 02, 2012
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In this hairstyle tutorial we have an exciting surprise for you all!
CGH#2 asked me if she could film a tutorial, so we decided to mix it up a bit by allowing her to teach you one of her go-to hairstyles on herself! She was so nervous to be teaching the tutorial… but you can see her courage as you watch the video! Her fans were so good to her in the comment box on YouTube… it was quite sweet!
This simple braided bun is a cute, quick style designed for young teenagers learning to do their own hair or people who need a great style in a hurry!
We especially thought of this one with swimmers {wet hair} as well as for other athletics or cheer/dance! The hairstyle is also great for “day-three” hair, which is best worn up so you can pull it back and still look good.
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, 2 hair elastics, 1 rubber band, hairspray, and a few bobby pins or spin pins {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Hairstyle Steps:
- Comb all of the hair up into a high ponytail… {You will want it to sit high on the head, not on the back of your head.}
- Secure the high ponytail with a hair elastic…
- Divide the ponytail into three sections and create a simple, basic braid down to the ends of the hair…
- Secure this braid with a small elastic {preferably the same color as your hair}…
- Then twist the braid around the front of the ponytail holder to create the bun effect. {You really want the braid to lay flat against the rubberband so that the braid is featured well}…
- Once the hair is all twisted around into a bun, secure it with another hair elastic or bobbypins/spin pins. {Either way will work fine, so simply pick whatever is most comfortable for you.}…
- Add a little pop to the hairstyle by throwing on a cute headband as an accessory.
Happy Hairdoing!
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September 23, 2012
As promised a few weeks ago, we wanted to post an updo hairstyle for you… please keep in mind that this style really is a twist hairstyle, not a braid. {It sure does look like a braid, however!}
This hairdo utilizes a very simple twisting technique, adding in hair only as you reach the sides, thus creating a very elegant zig-zagging pattern in the hair.
To make this a more elegant hairstyle, you may choose to leave a small strand on either side, in the front of the ears, that can be curled. For a formal dance or wedding occasion you may also use micro twist-in flower accessories.
This week we also added an Instagram account where you can follow us on our hairstyling adventures! I will be posting our hair photos there as well as other gorgeous ones that I find inspiring!
Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 large hair elastic, 2 small Goody Spin Pins, 2-3 bobby pins, hairspray and accessories {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »Waterfall Braid Headband Combo | Braided Hairstyles
September 16, 2012
The hairstyle for this week uses a variation of our popular Waterfall Braid tutorial {over 16 million views}. I think you’re going to LOVE what we do with this!
Everyone knows that the waterfall braid has become a very popular hairstyle. Have you thought about wearing it as a headband? Well… we decided to try it and the hairstyle turned out simply gorgeous!
Recreate the Hairstyle:
- Begin by sectioning hair from ear to ear. Secure bottom section of hair with an elastic to keep it out of the way.
- Create a Waterfall Braid starting near one ear, going up over the forehead, and down to the other ear. Make sure all dropped strands fall toward the back of your head.
- Secure the braid right behind your ear with a tiny elastic the same color as your hair.
Now, to show you just how versatile this hairstyle accent can be, I’m going to show you four different ways to finish off the headband!
1. Waterfall Headband into Gorgeous Curls/Waves
Leave your hair down and add a few cute curls. The dropped strands will cascade over your head and down with the rest of the curls. {You can view our NuMe Wand Curl video or our Sock Curls tutorial to get ideas on how to create gorgeous curls.}
2. Waterfall Headband into a {Hair-Wrapped} High Ponytail
Pick up all of the hair previously secured out the way, and brush upwards and into a high pony tail. Add in the dropped pieces from the waterfall braid {be careful not to pull too hard on the strands and un-straighten the waterfall braid}. Add an elastic to secure the high ponytail. Grab a small strand of hair and do a hair wrap to cover the elastic, or even a cute microbraid for a fun accent. {This version is PERFECT for girls need to wear a ponytail, in sports, for example, but still want to have a little fun flair to the hair!}
3. Waterfall Headband into a Bun with Accent Braid
Create a high ponytail, however this time twist the hair into a ballet bun and secure with an elastic. Braid the remainder of the waterfall braid behind the ear and create a long microbraid and wrap it around the bun for a little add flair. {This is a great twist on a bun for all of you girls that love dance and ballet!}
4. Waterfall Headband into a Messy Bun
Create the high ponytail, as before. Now mix it up by adding a super cute Messy Bun…
When you are finished, you will have four fantastic look… all very different yet absolutely beautiful! I’m sure you are going to receive may compliments on this one!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 2 alligator clips, 2 small hair elastics, 2 large hairbands, 2-3 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes for each of the four hairstyles
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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