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:

1. 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…
2. Braid each of these sections in a regular braid pattern and secure with elastics…
3. Pull all the remaining hair up into a high ponytail, and secure with a hair band…
4. 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…
5. 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…
6. 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}…
7. Pick up a small section of the left-over hair and begin twisting it…
8. 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…
9. After twisting/adding in all the remaining hair, continue twisting the strand and secure the end of the twist a small rubber band…
10. Continue winding the remaining twist and secure with a few bobby pins…
11. Now, pick up the two micro-braids and cross them on the back of the head before before wrapping around the bun…
12. Secure/tuck the ends of the braids between the twist and the bun, and bobby pin the ends into place.
13. Tame flyaways with hairspray.

Enjoy!

Happy Hairdoing!

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