Hair-Wrapped Rope Braid | Easy Hairstyles
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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Triple-Braided Tieback | Bohemian Hairstyles
December 23, 2012
This hairstyle is one that I know you will enjoy simply because it is not likely one you have seen before, but its definitely one that will garner attention everywhere you go!
We’ve posted a Single Braid Tieback before, and these types of looks are very Bohemian {or Boho} -looking… something that Renaissance girls might have worn, but trendy enough to be worn today! Feel free to add texture {curls} to the hair for a different look!
I have worn this, my girls have worn it, so this hairstyle will work on girls of any age!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tailcomb, 5 clips to hold hair, 6 small hair elastics, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 10 minutes
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Begin by parting the hair down the middle of the head. No part from the middle to each ears. You should have a large square shaped section on either side of the head.
- Part each section into three smaller sections (for a total of six). Make sure to keep the sections as equal as possible based on hair thickness. You may need to do smaller sections on the top and larger sections near the ears.
- Secure five of the sections with a hair clip to keep them out of the way until you need them.
- Braid all six sections and either have your daughter hold them or secure with elastics. Make sure you braid going DOWN the head toward the shoulder. Not back toward the back of head. This makes a huge difference in the way the braids lay when finished. You only need to braid them far enough to reach the center back of head.
- Now pick up the top braid on either side. Pull them back to the center of your head and secure with an elastic. Pull out any other elastics that were holding the ends of the braids and allow hair to fall free.
- Pick up the middle briads on either side, plus the ponytail of hair falling from the first braids and secure all of them together about 1 inch lower. Remove any extra elastics and allow hair to fall free.
- Pick up bottom braids on either side, plus the ponytail of hair fralling from the first and second braids and secure them together about 1 inch lower. Remove any extra elastics and allow hair to fall free.
- Add a ribbon if desired.
Enjoy!
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Happy Hairdoing!
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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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November 21, 2012
Quick and easy, those are the hairstyles that I LOVE!!!
This one is a perfect hairstyle for those days or mornings when you have very little time on your hands. Perhaps what I enjoy the most about it is that the style is meant to be loose. There is nothing wrong with tight and crisp hairstyles, but there is just something about that romantic ‘tousled‘ look in a braid that is super cute and very trendy right now!
And… it takes no more than 3-5 minutes to complete! This hairstyle incorporates as soft, single twistback on one side that is then merged into a side braid.
We also included small snippets from our family videos this year of the kids’ in their Halloween costumes! Enjoy!
Items Needed: 1 hairband… that’s it! {hairspray and bobby pins optional}
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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