FISHTAIL BRAID tutorial
STEP 1
Brush & Section
Detangle and brush out your hair so it's easy to handle. If
you need to, smooth out flyaways and frizz with a grooming cream. You don't
have to have stick straight locks to rock this look, just keep things
knot-free! Divide the hair into two even sections starting from the middle of
the scalp.
STEP 2 + 3
Weave From The Right
You can begin braiding from either side, but we're starting
from the right. Use your pinky and ring finger to grab a small section of the
hair (approximately 1/4" inch) from the back of the right side. Add this
section to the left side by folding it over with your left hand.
STEP 4 + 5
Weave From The Left
After you've added a strand to your left side, take your
left pinky and grab a 1/4" strand from the back of the left section. Fold
it over and add it to your right section. Make sure these first few strands are
tighter so you get comfortable with the process and nothing falls loose.
STEP 6
Continue Weaving and FInish Up
Continue weaving strands from the left and right. You're
going to be weaving more or less depending on the thickness of your strands.
But trust us—the fishtail effect looks so much better when you weave thinner
pieces instead of thicker. It make take longer, but it's worth it!
Once you're at a comfortable place to end your braid, secure
it with an elastic band or a clip. If you feel like your braid is too tight,
loosen it by gently massaging the strands with your hands. Grab both hands
simultaneously and gently pull away from the braid. This technique gives the
braid that casual and effortless look.
OPTIONAL
Add Personal Touches
Styling elements add a dash of whimsy to this relatively
simple design. Incorporate ribbon, feathers, barrettes, headbands, or whatever
hair flair you may own. For longer hair, don't stop with a basic side
braid—experiment with different styles! Try twisting your fishtail into a
gothic-looking updo or add more flair by adding a headband. With a handful of
bobby pins and hairspray, the possibilities are truly endless.
SOCK BUN tutorial
STEP 1
Cut off the toe area of the sock and roll fabric
down,tightly, into a doughnut shape. Pull hair back into a high ponytail and
secure with elastic wherever you would like your bun to sit {where you place
your ponytail will be where the center of the bun rests.
STEP 2
Place the sock doughnut at the very end of the ponytail and
pull strands through the hole in the center. Starting in the front, smooth your
hair over the doughnut, tucking the ends underneath. Try to disperse hair
evenly around the doughnut, but don’t worry about completely covering it. When
you begin to roll, your hair will naturally spread out and you can tuck as you
go. {don’t give up, at first it seems like it’s not working, but it is
STEP 3
Slowly roll the sock {along with your hair}down the ponytail
until you reach the base. You should use the same motion you used to roll up
the sock in the first step—flip the bottom side of the doughnut upward from the
inside out with both hands. As you roll, tuck loose strands underneath the
doughnut. When you reach the base, fill gaps in the bun by gently spreading
hair out.
STEP 4
Tidy up loose ends and strands by pinning them around the
base. To make the bun fuller, gently tug and tease strands from the center
portion of the bun outward.
Ta Da…the most perfect, full bun! So find that leftover sock
from the dryer -cut it, roll it, and add hair! It is such an easy and fun way
to rock an elegant holiday style!
No comments:
Post a Comment