Last month I did a makeover story with Kelsie and had many requests for a maiden braid tutorial. Yesterday she came in and we photographed these simple step by steps. Kelsie has extremely long and thick hair, but anyone with shoulder length or longer can do these braids (see my photo below for an example).
Steps 1-2: Braid two strands on each side of a center part.
Steps 3-5: Wrap braids around the crown of your head and pin in place with one pin each.
Step 6: Arrange braids so that they cover the front of your head like a headband. Pin into place more securely until you feel comfortable.
Steps 7-8: Pull the rest of the hair into a ponytail and pin it into a cute messy bun. Note: This step is optional. You can also wear your hair down like my photo below.
Step 9: Add final pins and spray. Enjoy!
Does your hair have to be very long for this style to work. Mine is right at shoulder length. I love this style.
Posted by: Christie | March 06, 2011 at 11:52 AM
:)
Posted by: the littlest polly | March 06, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Loving that look so much!!
Posted by: Raffles Bizarre | March 06, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Those braids are so pretty...i don't think i could do them myself though! I hope you are having a lovely Sunday!
xoxo~meg
Posted by: Meg | March 06, 2011 at 11:55 AM
OH, thank you so much, this could be very useful =) I love how they look! ^^
Posted by: Juliette | March 06, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Love it love it love it!!! I'm waiting for my hair to get long so I can do THIS! :) Thanks for the tutorial, I'll save it for later :)
xxx mervi
Posted by: my best friend jules | March 06, 2011 at 11:59 AM
I so need to grow my hair out. I miss braids!!
Posted by: Amber | March 06, 2011 at 11:59 AM
CUUUUUTE! Now I just need to grow out my hair so I can try this out ;)
xo
Posted by: Sarah | March 06, 2011 at 11:59 AM
This is a gorgeous look. It looks like it might require an extra set of hands, but definetely worth a little extra effort.
Posted by: Libby | March 06, 2011 at 12:08 PM
I hope my hair is long enough to try these!!! :D
xxx
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Posted by: Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries | March 06, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Thank you so much, I was wondering how you did this hair style!
Posted by: Nadja | March 06, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Wow, these look beautiful. I wish I was more adventurous with my hairstyles!!
Posted by: Bee. | March 06, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Would love to try this. Bet you get serious arm-ache doing it on yourself though!!
Posted by: Lucy | March 06, 2011 at 12:19 PM
MAN FOLLOWS trouble to prepare a hair. WHEN Seen braid and place over the head then there remains the UP AND LOOK NESMUKI. Maybe YOU CAN Add Video Clips to prepare a HOW AS HAIR?
I have a trouble to make my hair in that style. When I put braid over the head then there remains un and look terrible. Maby you can put video how to make that hair style??
Posted by: janejay | March 06, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Cute idea! I'll have to try this! :]
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | March 06, 2011 at 12:25 PM
It's a very nice hairstyle ! ♥
Posted by: Penicillium | March 06, 2011 at 12:27 PM
that looks sooooo awesome i am def going to try it thanks for sharing!!!!
<3 steffy
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Posted by: steffy | March 06, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Absolutely divine :)
I've tried to do the "Heidi" braids before..can't get them to really feel secure; any tips?
Posted by: LaurenTheLittle | March 06, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Hi Elsa! Would you be able to write a post where you link to a bit of shopping pages, that is a little bit vintage - like yours ^^ Thanks for a great blog!
Posted by: malin | March 06, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Oh lord. I wish I had the skills to do this hair for myself. I need to practice!
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Posted by: Kayla | March 06, 2011 at 12:51 PM