Twisted Zig-Zag Hairdo | Updo Hairstyles
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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My cheerleaders will love this!
Love this one!I had th longest,most beautiful hair until I asked the stylist for two inches off and she cut six off!I almost cried!!
It’s like medium length and this style doesn’t work on my hair anymore.It’s so sad.I just watched the new daddy do on YouTube.It was so hilarious and cute.You and your family are so cute!Keep up the great work that you do!:)
So cool did it in my hair lol
I saw this in the Russian website, pretty nice undo, I did it to my daughter and it looks super nice!!!
Altough this hairstyle seemed so hard to do when you look at the finished product, it’s actually so simple! Love it!
PS: you have an amazing familly!
wow Mindy how do you get so many cute hairstyles? Its zoo crazy.
But I totally love this one. Thank you sooo much
I love this one! I also loved the new Daddy Do. He tried the pomade Hahahaha! Dad: “It smells like buttercream! Want some” CGH #3: Nope… *Dad eats some* DON’T TRY IT DON’T TRY IT!!
So cute I love it
Where is the daddy do I already looked in the category but I can’t find it so please help!
Can you do this in yourself? Also, I think it would look nice if you left half of the hair down.
Rebecca: the daddy do is on YouTube it’s called pullbacks into square knot.
It just looks so involved, very pretty and elegant, and looks like I can do it… I just might do it for picture day… so pretty!!
Thank you so much Olivia!
Hey Mindy!! Welcome back!
i’m so happy to tell you that i was able to do this hairstyle on my daughter’s hair yesterday even though her hair is not as long as your daughter. my daughter’s hair was only up to her shoulders (a few inches below her shoulders). And i think it turned out pretty good. She got a lot of great comments from her classmates, schoolmates and even her teachers. they’re soo amazed!! i think this hairstyle that i have learned is the one that got the “MOST” comments….all good comments!! THANKS!!!
It looks so complicated but is really very simple. Very cute!
How cute! I luv how u both r having convos and the new daddy do is hilarious u might want 2 talk 2 Sean about wat he’s been eating though………
What can I use instead of a goody spin pin because i have none. need to know asap
rattail comb not toothbrush lol u r so funny!
ummmmm instructions??
thats so cute! love it. also,i heard horse shampoo makes your hair grow faster. would you reccomend it?
Mindy – This is your sister here. Just wanted to thank you for the awesome updos. I used another one for Fanni’s Festival today and it worked out perfectly. You’re videos are really awesome. Good job Cindy Lou.
Your so amazing, and fully talented!! Beautiful and so are your girls! Keep up the good worK..
I love this hair style it’s adorable and I’m happy that your site was here to help me to do it!!
Thank you,
Autumn Meeks
I love this hair style it’s adorable and I’m happy that your site was here to help me to do it!!
Thank you,
Autumn Meeks
Love this one!
Mindi rocks
Could you just tie it off into a low pony tail?
Simply elegant and gorgeous! You have pretty amazing variety of hairstyles. I like several and this is one of them.
Does it work with shoulder length hair?
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Of course Emma I’m mindy but I don’t want people to know but now they will
Just kidding
ok, SO, I’ve been trying this for a couple of days cause I want to do it on my 9 yr old’s hair for easter, some reason I always seem to get the twists too far apart, they just don’t lay very close…what am I doing wrong?
I love this hairdo!!! It’s my favorite!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Thanks!
Instead of saying “I’m going to Dutch Braid it” you should say “I’m going to Dutch it” lol. Can you post a video of a braid that I can do by myself. My mom doesn’t exactly have time to do my hair so I have to do it myself. (and I don’t have any little sister) I am so interested in hair doing. Thanks- probably your biggest commenter, Hannah
Watch out for the “Zig-Zags” to fall out I am doing it on myself and one of the big pieces (my first one) fell out because I wasn’t doing them tight enough! Do them tight!
Ok I know this is my third or fourth time commenting but I have tried it on myself 3 times!!!! It keeps easily falling out! What am I doing wrong?