Easy Braided Side Bun

It is Homecoming again!  Girls all across America are looking for the perfect dress and the perfect hairstyle to match!  With a Dutch Accent Braid + a simple 3 strand braid, you can create this beautiful updo!
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Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 2 small hair elastics, 4-5 small bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 5 minutes

Skill Level: Medium

Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Take 2″ section in the front from part down to your ear.  Create a dutch braid with this section of hair.
  2. A dutch braid is when you cross the outside strands under the middle strand.  Add new hair with the outside strands.
  3. When you reach the bottom secure with a small elastic.  Go back and pull/pancake the outer edges of your braid.
  4. Bring all remaining hair over to the same side as your dutch braid.  Divide this hair into 3 pieces and begin a regular three strand braid all the way down.
  5. Pull /pancake the outer edges of this braid.  Secure with a small elastic.
  6. Roll your large braid up into a bun and secure with bobby pins.
  7. Pick up your small dutch braid, swoop it up, over and behind your bun.  Secure with bobby pins.
  8. Finish with hairspray {if desired}.

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