Wrap-Around Prim Braid | Catching Fire | Hunger Games Hairstyles
April 14, 2013
It looks like Lionsgate has been releasing sporadic photo stills from the upcoming Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire!
The one that I am most interested in shows Prim embracing Katniss right after her sister returns home from the games.
What I love about this photo is that it symbolizes Katniss’ promise to her younger sister that she would return to her, a promise that she kept.
The released photo shows a good side shot of a super-cute braid that Prim is wearing! The hairstyle looks like a variation of the Katniss braid, but leaving some hair down in the back. {The movie still is credited here.}
Taking a quick look at the photo, my girls and I deducted that it is a winding braid, using a lace braid technique along the partline and forehead. Then, right about the right temple, the braid turns into a Dutch braid until just behind the right ear, then back into a lace braid diagonally around the back {allowing for hair down}. The braid is then finished into a simple braid that can be worn down in the back or over the shoulder.
For another super-cute look, you could continue the diagonal braid as a Dutch braid instead of a lace braid… giving your a beautiful variation of the Katniss braid from the original movie and Catching Fire!
If you would like us to replicate more “Catching Fire” hairstyles, simply let us know in the comment box below! And… if you loved this tutorial, PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE IT!
Get practiced up on this hairstyle, because I feel it will be one that millions of young girls will wear to see Catching Fire when it releases in November, 2013!!! I know Brooklyn and Bailey are anxious to see it!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, curling wand, 1 small hair elastic, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes without texture, 10-12 minutes with curls added.
Skill Level: Hard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- {Optional} You can use a TopStyler to add curls previous to braiding, which is what the Hunger Games hairstyle team uses, but I used a NuMe curling wand to add texture to the hair.
- Begin by creating a deep side part on the left side of the head…
- Pick up a small section of hair at the back left of that part, closest to the crown. Separate that section in to three smaller strands, and begin a Dutch Lace Braid.
- Creating a lace braid, you add in hair only on the side of the braid closest to the part line. Continue directing the Lace Braid towards the face…
- As you get to within about an inch of the hair line, begin to curve the braid slightly to create a soft arc shape…
- As you complete the arc, just above the right temple, you will need to begin adding hair into both sides of the braid by using a few stitches of a regular Dutch braid. This is because you will also want to incorporate the bottom hair so that it isn’t in the face…
- Continue the Dutch braid till you get to right above the ear…
- angle using the Dutch lace braid technique seen in the video.Once you reach directly above the right ear, you will want to switch back to forming a Lace Braid. {You will only be adding hair into the top side of the braid nearer to the top of the head.} Remember that Prim has long hair remaining below the braid that flows down her back. Using a lace braid for the diagonal braid in the back will allow the bottom hair to remain, like a half-up/half-down hairstyle, just as in the photo. From the top of the right ear to the bottom of the left ear, you will want to create a 45 degree angle using the Dutch lace braid technique seen in the video.
- When you get to the bottom of the left ear, make sure you tug the hair into the braid a little tighter, in that last stitch, to keep the hair from hanging awkwardly over the ear.
- Once you have gathered up all the hair into the Lace Braid, finish it off using a simple braid, and secure with a hair elastic.
- Spritz with hairspray, if desired.
Here is the video tutorial… enjoy!
Please feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you think!
Happy Hairdoing!
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The Nested Braid | Easy Hairstyles
April 07, 2013
For those of you who do not know, my twins, Brooklyn and Bailey, launched their YouTube channel three weeks ago! They have a handful of videos up that show a little more about their personalities and interests! If you like their channel and videos, please feel free to SUBSCRIBE!
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Today, Brooklyn wanted to show all of you an easy hairstyles that she has been using lately.
I asked her if she wanted me to do the style on her, and she replied with a smile, “No, I can do it!” {That teenager independence, or twindependence, is already making its appearance!}
Brooklyn was still a little nervous to do this tutorial on her own, but keep in mind that she just turned 13 a few months ago. If you feel she did a great job, feel free to leave a comment below!
This “Nested” Braid uses a simple braid from the bang area, down the right side of the forehead, and then incorporated along with the middle strand of a simple side braid.
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 small hair elastic, 1 hair band, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3-4 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Begin with a deep part, allowing most of the hair to fall to one side of the head {middle parts will not look as good with this hairstyle}…
- Pick up a medium section of hair near the forehead on the front side of the hair, where the majority of the hair lies…
- Begin a simple three-stranded braid with this section {this is a great way to incorporate bangs to keep them out of your face}…
- After finishing the braid, secure the end of the braid with an elastic matching your hair color…
- Now swoop the rest of your hair loosely over to the right shoulder, and divide it into three strands to create a simple side braid…
- Add the original braid from the forehead into the middle strand of this side braid….
- Once the small braid is added, make a simple side braid with all the remaining hair…
- After finishing the side braid, secure with a hair band (feel free to remove the small elastic from the original small braid, if it shows at the ends of hair}…
- Gently tug on the elbows of the braid to broaden it, and you are finished!
Enjoy!
Please feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you think! As always, if you enjoyed this hairstyle, please feel free to share it!
Happy Hairdoing!
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January 13, 2013
The twins and I will be attending IMATS in Los Angeles this next weekend {Jan 19-20} and would love to meet any fans who may also be attending. For anyone who does not know. You can learn more information about it here.
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For this weeks’ tutorial, we essentially show you two tutorials in one! First, how to create a Feather Braid, and secondly, how to use that braid to create a cute Ladder Braid into a side ponytail.
{We have used this braiding technique for awhile, although we are just now filming a tutorial… and some of my hair-blogging friends have great tutorials as well, such as Princess Hairstyles, Girly Do Hairstyles, and Babes in Hairland!}
My twins are learning how to recreate this fun braid in their own hair, which is why we show you how to use it in a cute side braid… because it is easier to do on yourself that way!
The girls love this because the braid seems much more grown up than the simple ponytail version.
You will also note that this braid has a similar fun look as a few of our other ponytail combos, such as the Braided-Over Ponytail and the Side Fishtail Combo.
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 3 small hair elastics, hairspray and accessory {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes
Skill Level: Hard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Begin by brushing all the hair over to one side, like you are gathering a side ponytail…
- Pick up a small section of hair on the underneath side of the head next to the nape of the neck, and secure the rest of the hair out of the way with a large hairband…
- Grabbing the small section, begin making a simple braid…
- As you go to cross over the outside-left strand of hair, pull out a tiny sliver-strand of hair and leave it out of the braid…
- Repeat the same with the next stitch of the braid. As you go to cross over the outside-left strand again, pull out a sliver-strand of hair and leave it out of the braid…
- Repeat until you have 2-3 inches left in the braid, and secure with an elastic. This braid is what you call a Feather Braid.
- Now, release the rest of the hair from the large hairband and pick up another similar-sized small section of hair {this time near the front}…
- Braid approximately 4-5 stitches into this braid and then add the first sliver of hair from the Feather Braid into the middle strand…
- Complete one more stitch of the braid, and again, add in the 2nd sliver of hair from the Feather Braid into the middle strand…
- Continue until you run out of slivers to use, and then finish off with a normal braid and secure with an elastic. You should have a ladder looking braid sitting on top of the remaining hair.
- Now, reach your fingers through the bottom two “rungs” of the Ladder Braid and pull the remaining hair though the rungs…
- Remove both small elastics from the side braids, gather all of the ends together and secure with one hair elastic.
Enjoy!
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Happy Hairdoing!
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December 30, 2012
This hairstyle is so fast and simple!
I love a good rope braid {or plait} for those “Running-Behind Mornings” when I do not have much time to get myself or my girls ready before school.
My niece Aniston spent the night last weekend at my house with the twins and she has been begging me for months to film a hairstyle tutorial on her! How can I resist all of that beautiful blonde hair???
{Aniston is just beginning to learn styles on her own hair, so we agreed to teach her a hairstyle that she can recreate easily in on school mornings.}
What I love about a rope braid is that it is not really a braid at all… the only skill needed is to know is how to twist a hair strand. Simple as that! With two 13-year olds myself, helping them learn a few easy hairstyles like this is a simple way to keep them interested in doing their own hair rather than relying on only a ponytail or a headband!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 large hairband, 1 small hair elastic,1-2 bobby pins, leather strand and hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3 minutes
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- To start, begin with straight or curly hair {Either will work fine. Bangs will also work by pulling them into the braid or simply leaving them out and styling as usual}…
- Gather all hair over to one side directly behind the earlobe, and secure into a nice side ponytail with a large hair elastic…
- Section off a small strand of hair {to be used later} from the ponytail and leave it out of the twists…
- Divide the remaining ponytail hair into into two large strands…
- Now, twist those two strands {separately} in the same direction. I twist mine clockwise…
- Once those pieces are fully twisted, now begin winding the twists around each other in “counter-clockwise” direction {going in the opposite direction will keep the hair twists and form secure and tight when you let go of the braid}…
- Continue winding the hair around each other, counter-clockwise, all the way down while adding another twist or two to the original strands just to keep things tight…
- Secure the braid with a tiny elastic that matches the hair.
- Now, take the small section of hair we separated off at the beginning and wrap it around the top hair elastic, to hide it. Secure the hair wrap with a bobby pin, and tuck in any extra hair that remains.
- Feel free to add any cute accessories to the end of the twist.
Enjoy!
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Happy Hairdoing!
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