Pull-Thru Updo

Today we have a pull thru braid that can be worn to just about any event!  We are in full swing wedding season, this would be perfect whether you are a guest or in the bridal party!There are so many ways you can style a pull thru… we’ve shown you a couple option previously on CGH.  What is your favorite way to wear a pull thru?

To see your own photo recreations of this style featured in our app, feel free to tag your photos on IG with: #CGHPullThruUpdoItems Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, hair elastics, bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 10 minutes

Skill Level: medium

1. Take a vertical section of on one side of your head. (Part should be just behind the ear) Secure with a small clear elastic sitting about 2″ above your neck.
2. Take another vertical section behind the first one.  Secure with a small clear elastic.
3. Take the first ponytail and split into two pieces.  Pick up the second ponytail and pull it in between the two pieces of the first ponytail.  Pin #2 out of the way temporarily.
4. Working beside ponytail #2, pick up another small section of hair and add the 2 pieces from ponytail #1.  Secure with a small clear elastic.
5. Repeat Steps 3-4 until you run out of new hair to add.  Then continue the pull thru until you reach the end of your hair.
6. Now you are going to start pulling the edges of your braid.  Pull like crazy until you get a nice fluffy braid!
7. Pull a little at the crown of your head for a little fullness.
8. Go back and tweak any sections that need fixing.
9. Once you have the fullness you desire, pin loops as needed with bobby pins.
10. Take the end of your braid, tuck it under your full braid and secure with bobby pins.
11. Spray with hairspray {if desired}.

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