Day 14: Fishy Pigtails

So today was hot and I just swam all day.  His means that I gift to you an easy braid :). But that doesn't mean that it's not worth the blog!!

All I did here was split my hair in half.  I didn't make a definite part, because again, I like to look like I napped in my hair (I can't believe I just posted that on the Internet, and that after rereading it, I still like my phrasing).  Then I just fishtail braided both pieces of hair.  Next I distressed them so that on might as themselves "did she just nap in that or did she just wake up?", because thats what I think looks good in me :). I finished it off with a couple of really cute thin headbands and PRESTO!  Fantastic hair!!!

Day 13: Fishtail Katniss braid

This is a nice twist on the ever popular side French braid that the world of long hair is obsessing over right now.  I like to put my own personal twist on trends that I love, so as not to look so much like a lemming...  But by all means, feel free to copy my twist on it, because I think it's great!

So I started with a French fishtail in the front to get my bangs out of my face and also because my framing is too short to fit in a side braid without falling out.  I extended the fishtail pretty far down and clipped it while I braided the rest.  I teased the crown a bit for body, then smoothed it over and did another French fishtail across the back.  When I got to my ear, I joined the small fishtail with the large one and extended the braid down.  Next I distressed both braids, because I just don't believe in a sleek fishtail braid :). At least not in my fine blonde hair....  Then.... PRESTO!  Fantastic hair!!!

Day 12: Headband braid with bun

Ok, so we all have days that we wake up to our alarm and don't want to roll out of bed.  Today was that day for me, so yes, I recycled yesterday's do.  So shoot me.  But I still wore a dress so that makes up for it, right??

So for this style, you want to start with the headband braid (see day 11) and make sure you do follow those braids through.  Instead of securing the braids underneath, however, you want to fasten them on top of the rest of your hair.  You should probably still tease the top for some height.  You can also tease the loose hanging. Hair for some volume in that folded bun.  Next you simply fold the hair up and tuck it under the braids.  Bobby pin it in place and add a pretty bow or flower if you like to finish it off.  PRESTO!  Fantastic hair!

Day 11: Headband Braid

Whenever I wear my hair like this, I always have people ask if its all my real hair...  I think that's a pretty good sign :)

 Start by parting a long narrow section that follows your front hairline from ear to ear.  I prefer it to be approximately 1 inch wide.  Start at one ear and perform an inside out braid all along the hair line.  You can end behind the ear or extend the braid out (which is what I do).  Now make one more section parallel to the first with the same dimensions and start at the other side and do the same thing.  If you have extended the braids, you can attach them at the nape of your neck with an elastic band.  Then just tease the crown area and PRESTO!  Fantastic hair!!

Day 10: Waterfall Braid

What is a braid blog without the ultra-trendy, ultra-chic waterfall braid??  Well it's not a proper braid blog...  So here you have it!

I chose to curl my hair and tease my crown area for dimension and height. Then you simply start the braid at the temple area of on side of your head.  As you French braid across, you are going to let the top price fall, but still pick up from underneath.  It takes a bit of practice, but it's learnable :). To finish it off, I always continue the braid to the end of my hair because I think it's cuter than ending the braid behind the ear, but to each their own.  Fasten with a clear elastic and PRESTO!  Fantastic hair!!

Day 9: Flower Bun Re-examined

So...  I love this little flowerbun thing...  It is a bit tricky to nail, especially on your own head, but keep trying!  It's so darn cute :)

First, I back combed the top section of my hair.  I smoothed it out and did a simple braid.  Then you only pull hair from one side of the braid, the loose pieces will be your petals.  Now start at the end of the braid and turn it in the direction of the tight side.  Once it is swirled together, bobby pin it in place.  Now to get rid of the Elvira look, I just put a super cute headband on....  And PRESTO!  Glamorous hair (as one of my clients called it)

Day 8: Side Braid and Flower Bun

Here's a braid that looks more complicated than it is :). The hard part is pulling out the petals for the flower.  I also choose to make the bun more of a circle than a flower, so that it is bigger.  You can also put embellishments in the center of the bun, which can be super cute as well....  Lots of personal touches you can put in this bad boy!

So you'll want to start an inside out braid on on side of your head.  Continue the braid across the back and extend the braid to the end of your hair.  Along the French part of your braid, you can pull each priece to make it look bigger.  Once you get the loose part of the braid, you only want to pull out the outside pieces of the braid.  Now you simply roll up the braid to look like a flower or a circle and hide the end piece.  Now.... PRESTO!  Fantastic hair!!