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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Braided Crown | Updo Hairstyles
October 06, 2011
I have been wanting to upload this Braided Crown hairstyle for along time, having been asked for it a ton, but I wanted it to be perfect just for you!
There are so many tutorials out there that teach you how to do the crown braid, but ours was intended to be one of the most clean and crisp variations of the style. What I mean is that some variations use a ponytail on top from which you pull strands down into the crown braid. I do not particularly like that version as it leaves a bump and hole on the top of the head. {It also makes the crown appear more like a braided wheel with spokes.} Our version is intended to look like a braided halo was simply placed on the head.
The Crown Braid uses the Dutch Braiding technique, but you simply pull the hair in on top only from the front. This is what makes the hairstyle to look so simple and clean, and allows for the braid to pop out.
This braid style is perfect for so many occasions such as Renaissance festivals, Oktoberfest, Halloween princess hair, weddings, flower girls, prom, homecoming, graduation, baptism/communion, etc. It is particularly great for cheer, gymnastics, ballet, and other sports due to its tight braiding. The style even makes for very pretty skirt curls in a second-day ‘do! Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 small hair elastic, 2-4 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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September 22, 2011
As you know, I have been loving Pinterest lately as it allows many of my fans to @Mindy “MrsHairdo” me in their hairstyle pins so that I can have a better way to keep track of fan suggestions.
This is one that I have actually been doing on myself a lot lately, because I saw the idea online from the girls at Real Simple. I cannot tell you how many compliments I have received! Fans have been repinning the style, so I decided to film a tutorial.
What I love most about this bun hairstyle is its simplicity. You will see that it really does not take much to create this elegant hairstyle. If you accessorize a little bit , it can make a great updo for prom/homecoming, as well as a great hairstyle for communion or a flower girl in a wedding.
This style involves separating the hair into three even sections in the back, then taking each strand individually and twisting them until they twist upon each other {forming a bun}. Two of the buns you twist and pin in the same direction… the last one you twist in the opposite direction. You may even opt to twist the bangs back before creating the buns for an even more elegant look.
Securing the buns can be tricky, and you may choose to use Goody’s Spin Pins for more security, but on this day we could only find bobby pins. {If you do this style on your daughter, please know that it may not hold well if she plans to be active in PE that day or during sports.}
As you can see, I also did this style on myself that day. My hair is shoulder length, with bangs, and quite layered. The style holds well for me. 
Did you notice my little friend on my shoulder? If not, then look closely again! Crazy! He just flew from the flowers onto my shoulder and my husband and daughters thought it was hilarious!
Items Needed: Brush, 1 alligator clip, 10-12 bobby pins, hairspray and accessories {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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July 13, 2011
A month ago I was in California with my best friend and her daughters, where I filmed a few updo hairstyles. This one is perfect for cheerleading or ballet, since it is a bun hairstyle, but it is also perfect for occasions such as prom or other formal occasions!
I forgot to snap a few still shots of this style when I was in California, so I recreated the hairstyle on my daughter last week.
Side View
Top View
Back View
What I love about this particular bun style is that you can finish it off in any number of ways. We show three options here… wrapping the bun with a braid, splitting the hair and then cross wrapping, and then twisting the hair strands and wrapping. One that I forgot to mention is that you could fishtail braid the strands and then wrap the bun. That makes four options you can use!
This tutorial is filmed on the daughter of my best friend, who can sometimes be a goof! Check out her cheesy smiles anytime the camera focuses in on her directly! She is a great girl! Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, comb, water bottle, 2 hairbands, 2-3 bobby pins, and gel/pomade/hairspray (if desired).
Time Requirement: 2-3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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