I have been loving incorporating braids into my everyday hair routine. Fishtails, dutch, french, you name it! I have been critiquing all the techniques to create cute (often heatless) hairstyles for school. My hair has a mind of its own and half the time it is going fifty different directions. If I can tame this wild beast without having to put a ton of heat on it, I am all ears! Below is a hairstyle I have been loving to do. Plus it is quick and easy if you are in a rush!
After I finish up my makeup, it’s on to the hair! I love doing braids on second day hair because if it is the least bit greasy, it can hide it. Plus, I don’t like washing my hair every day so this works perfectly if I curled my hair the day before. I have been loving my wet hairbrush from Hask Beauty. I had no idea that brushing wet hair with a paddle brush is actually really bad for your hair. This brush (below) is okay for wet hair, plus it is the perfect size for travel!
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| Brush c/o Hask Beauty |
The first step is to take a small section of hair and begin french braiding it down the side of your face. It is up to you how big or small you want the braid. It can be tiny or Amber Fillerup style (which I adore). Today decided to do a medium side french braid.
Once you have reached the end of the braid tie it off and spray a little bit of hairspray to keep it in place. You can be finished here or move to the next step, which is an adorable pinned back french braid!
Simply take two bobby pins and pin the braid back. Untie your hair tie and blend it with the rest of your hair. Viola! You have an adorable pinned back french braid!
What is your go-to hairstyle for on the go or no heat?!
xoxo
Olivia
I wish I was so good at braiding my hair. Such a cute style 🙂
♡ Kristina
TheKontemporary
You look beautiful and so does your braid! I seriously can't master this super easy technique, I tend to forget after a few overlaps what to do next and then the whole thing just falls apart, haha! I'll have to give it a try again, thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful day, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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That hairstyle is beautiful! I love how easy it is to change up hair just by adding a little braid.
Carly from Dresses & Denim
All such great tips! Thanks for sharing!
xx Kathryn
http://www.chicandshimmer.com
Such a chic go-to! Love the look.
xo, jill
http://www.BornFancy.com
What a great and easy look for when you don't have too much time to style your hair. Maybe it's because you made it seem effortless 🙂
Lydia
Chicandmodish.com
Your hair is beautiful! Love this simple look which packs a lot of punch! I usually just straighten my hair or do an easy up-do!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
Love your look, I always do a french braid but have never tucked it. Trying it today!
I always opt for braids on second hair day too, usually one big side braid because my hair is so long I find it gets in my way at work. The side french braid technique is one i use all the time in the summer though!
Gah I love braids! I wish my hair was long enough (and thick enough) to play around with braids more than I already do! I love the look, though! 🙂
I actually did this style on my last blog post!! Super easy and super chic! Love it!
beyondbasicblog.com
Love this hair style! French braids are a fav of mine… i will have to wear my hair like this tomorrow! Thank you for sharing!
How cute! I am embarrassed to admit that I don't know how to do anything with my hair except curl and straighten it. Come over and be my friend and braid my hair! 🙂
xoxo, Jenny
Thanks love! And practice! It's a hard skill to learn thats for sure!
You are too sweet Jalisa! And I am the same way… sometimes I have to start over like 5 times!
Thank you! I feel like it adds a little change to my normal hairstyle!
Thanks Kathryn!
Thank you so much Jill!
You are so sweet!!
Thank you Laura! I love simple updos too!!
Yay! I'm so glad you are trying it out! xo
It is PERFECT for the summer! Especially if you have long thick hair!
Thank you Cassie!
I'll have to check it out! I love it!!
Yay I am so happy you are going to try it out! xo
YES! Lets have a blogger braiding party!! xo
you did a gorgeous job with your hair!! love it!
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SLAYYYY MY QUEEN!!!
I love this look and I think it may actually work with my curly hair! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to try it.
Super cute! I wish my hair was thick so my braids looked as good!
You have BEAUTIFUL hair, it is so gorgeous! I love adding braids and pinning back half of my hair and leaving the rest down!
La Belle SireneÂ
You're so gorgeous and I loved your hair in this post! xxx
Katherine Rosie | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
Such a pretty hair style! 🙂
I love your blog. I just discovered it via your photo on Valentia's Instagram.
Girl, you are TOO STINKIN CUTE. And I am looooooving this braid style! Trying it today. Like, right now. BRB.
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