This is one of my all-time favorite hairstyles that with one move transforms from casual to classy and best of all, it is SUPER easy and versatile. First, I will give you the basic instructions on how to do the look and then I will tell you how to change it up. This look can easily be done on wet or dry hair. Start by parting your hair, it doesn't matter where you part it as long as you can brush it all forward over one shoulder. For the simplest version, do a classic braid and band it at the bottom, then make it a wider plait by turning out the sides gently. Pretty simple. To change the look to a night look all you need is some bobby pins and hairspray. Slip the bobby pin into the elastic so the bend is hooked on. Then, take the ends of the bobby pin and bend them down to curve them to create a double-hook effect. Pick up the braid with the elastic and fish-hooked bobby pin hanging from the end and pull it around the side of your head. Bring the end of the braid about halfway across the width of your neck. Take the bobby pin and push it under your hair then angle the pin so that when you pull down on the bobby, it tugs on your hair. Tuck under any extra hair from the end of your braid and secure flyaway hairs with bobby pins. Smooth over any rough areas with the flat of your hand and lightly hairspray any loose regions. Its an easy look but you can dress it up or down by adding fancy clips or a headband.
Here are scenarios that go with different types of braids:
The classic braid goes with anything but if you want to amp it up just a touch, you can french braid your bangs and pull it into the typical braid.
Office to Dinner Date; try a reverse braid.
Beach to Barbeque; try a fishtail braid.
Sailing to Supper; try a rope braid.
Camp to Carnival; try a figure eight braid (This is uncommon. Check out LetsMakeItUp1 for a tutorial).
Sunbathing to Sunset; try a four or five strand braid.
The list goes on and on...
- Sugar
(Sorry there are no pictures in this post!)
