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4 Easy Headband Hairstyles For School In 5 Minutes
Cute, no-heat headband hairstyles for every day wear!
Hey guys! We are always looking for simple and quick hairstyles for school mornings and thought these headband styles from our YouTube channel would be perfect for back to school season. These "5 minute hairstyles" are all super easy but still look fashionable, even though they take very little effort! The headbands add a stylish finishing touch and of course can be changed up and matched to your outfit of the day.
4 Simple Headband Hairstyles Video Tutorials:
(Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hair tutorial #1 features a classic twist on each side of her head, finishing in a low fishtail braid.
Hairstyle #2 is a trendy half up hairstyle with extra micro braids wrapping around the headband. We used a silver braided headband and placed it high on her forehead.
Hairstyle #3 is the easiest of all! A fancy side ponytail with a twist wrapping around the back.
Hairstyle #4 features a pretty beaded headband placed between 2 small braids. We created no heat waves by sleeping in braids overnight to complete this look.
All four of these hairstyles can be done with straight hair, wavy hair, or curly hair. Medium length hair or long hair will work best.
Link for the Topsy tail (affiliate) as shown in hairstyle tutorial #2
3 Back To School Hairstyles 2019
It's back to school season and we are excited to share 3 of our favorite quick and easy DIY hairstyles that would be perfect for busy school mornings!
These are all "no heat" hairstyles and could work for elementary through high school students.
The first hairstyle in our 2019 compilation series is called "gathered braids." This simple hairstyle consists of 3 regular braids banded together to form a cute half up hairstyle. Just a little something extra instead of the same old one braid half up!
Our next hairstyle is called the "palm tree bubble braid." This fun style looks a lot more difficult than it actually is. All that is required are a few mini elastics and the ability to make some regular 3 strand braids! My daughter wears this style quite often as a half up (as shown) and also utilized with a full ponytail.
The 3rd hairstyle in our video tutorial today is the "interlocking floating bubble braid." This technique can be used to create so many amazing hairstyles and just looks so cool. Definitely an attention grabber!
Supplies needed to recreate these easy hairstyles:
- Small hair elastics. (The amount will depend on the hairstyle you are creating as well as the length of hair you are working with.
- Hairspray, gel, wax, or other hair product to help prevent flyaways.
- The ability to make a basic 3 strand braid. (For all 3 styles.)
- Medium length or long hair.
2 Adorable Hairstyles Using The Bow Tie Braid
For today's hair tutorial we are sharing 2 of our favorite hairstyle ideas using the "bow tie braid."
If you are a long time subscriber, you may remember seeing these styles on our blog in the past! We thought they were too cute not to surface them again.
2 Bow Tie Braid Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
The bow tie braid is so pretty and unique and could be used to create so many different hairstyles and looks! You could use this basic idea to accent updos, half ups, down hairstyles, ponytails, and more. Depending on how you use this braid, it could work for formal events or every day occasions.... from prom, to work, or school.
Tips and tricks:
- Using the same number of strands on each side of the braid as you gather them into the elastic and take them back out will help to keep things looking symmetrical.
- I would also recommend using hair product on each individual strand to help control flyaways.
- Taking small sections as you create your lace braids on each side of the bows will make things look neater and better.
Spiral Twist Fishtail Braid Hair Tutorial
Our hair tutorial today shows how to create a pretty "spiral twist fishtail braid" ponytail hairstyle.
This braid is very simple to create, but will leave people wondering how you did it! We love that this braid gives sort of a 3D illusion. It is hard to tell where the braid starts and where it ends... with a fishtail running along the top, as well as twisting along each side of the braid, and crossing over the front. So fun!Spiral Twist Fishtail Braid Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As shown in our video above, strategic stretching along the edges of the braid really makes this style pop. Also, it is optional but placing a few bobby pins to hold the braids together as we did will help create the illusion of it being one braid instead of 2.
This ponytail style will work best with long and medium length hair. Big, loose, messy, and disheveled braids are trending right now. So feel free to stretch, fluff, loosen and twist to your hearts content!
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium size hair tie for the top of the ponytail
- 2 temporary hair ties or clips for the ends of the braids
- 1 medium size hair elastic for the end of the braid
- Several bobby pins (optional)
- Hair product to help prevent flyaways
If you love fishtail braids as much as we do, check out a few more of our favorite hairstyles using fishtails:
Double fishtail stitched braid
Twisted edge fishtail braid
Prom Hair Tutorial, Dress and Shoes!
GRWM Prom! Come join us as she gets ready for her first Prom.
Hey guys! A few weeks ago my daughter went to the Prom at her High School. We filmed as she got her Prom hairstyle done, showing step by step how to recreate it in a tutorial for you. She chose to wear a pretty updo with braids and twists and a sparkly headband as an accessory.
Easy Prom Hairstyle Tutorial:
(Click here to watch the tutorial directly on YouTube.)
This updo is great for long hair, but would also work for shorter hair. The buns could be easily adjusted for the length of hair you are working with. We love this updo because it looks fancy and gorgeous but is fairly quick and easy, and requires no heat or pre curling of her hair (except for the optional pieces we left out framing her face.)
She went with a natural makeup look (which her aunt helped her with) a statement necklace, and minimal earrings. As you can see in our video, her dress was a modest vintage style and very princess like! We made a video a few weeks ago showing how to lace up this dress, which is a lovely corset back.
The dress was long enough that no one could see her shoes anyway, so she decided to go with the trend of Converse comfort! Best decision ever for the dance and for fun.
Hope you enjoyed a peek at her first Jr Prom!
Braided Edge Banded Fishtail (Part 2)
Today we are showing a variation of a fun new braid that we posted last week. If we have to choose, we actually like this version the most. ;) We love the way the fishtail strands are intricately stacked on this braid. And although this braid looks like it could be difficult, it is actually quite easy to create!
Braided Edge Banded Fishtail Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As mentioned in our hair tutorial (above) the only difference between this and last week's braid is the way that the fishtail strands are brought in. Last time we pulled the strands up through the ponytail, which made a reverse fishtail braid. This time the strands were taken down through the ponytail, creating a standard fishtail braid in each section.
Bow Tie Braid Ponytail Hair Tutorial
This bow tie braid ponytail is so cute and unique, it's sure to bring you compliments!
You may remember the "bow tie braid hairstyle" we posted last year? This bow tie ponytail is a fun variation of that hairstyle. We are loving this ponytail method as it is easier and quicker than the original (since no french braids or dutch braiding is required.)
Bow Tie Ponytail Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
The day my daughter wore this hairstyle, she had so many people ask her how to do it. It is definitely an eye catcher! We think the bows running down the ponytail are absolutely adorable. This hairstyle is quickly becoming one of our all time favorites!
This style will work best with long or medium length hair. As mentioned in our video, you can adjust the number of bows you make (as well as the number of strands forming the bows) to the length and thickness of your own hair.
We used clear elastics for the center of our hair bows. Colored elastics could also be used for a fun twist. I think jewels or other hair bling would be so pretty placed in the center of the bows or over the elastics as well. And of course, if you want to hide the hair tie at the top of the ponytail, you could wrap it with hair before you start braiding.
The best trick we can offer for creating this style is the use of hair product. We used pomade on each strand before making the bows to keep the flyaways down and to help keep the overall look smooth and sleek.
This hairstyle would be great for school, church, or special occasions. Hope you enjoyed!
9 Easy Hairstyles For School
Today we are sharing 9 cute and easy back to school hairstyles. Lots of simple and cute hairstyle ideas in one video! Trendy and popular braids, twists, knots, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heatless, 5 minute hairstyles!
This hair tutorial video is a compilation of back to school hairstyle ideas for the 2018 - 2019 school year. We wanted to compile some simple half up hairstyles we have done over the last few weeks into one video to make it easier for you to find in the mornings. All of these tutorials show DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis. A fun collection of braided hairstyles and every day hair styles for busy school mornings.
9 Easy Hairstyles Video: (Click here to watch the tutorials directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles w/ video timestamps:
Part 1: #1 Simple double twist with braids 0:05
#2 Single french braid on top with braided accents and wrapped ponytail 1:14
#3 (Continuation of #2) with added lace braids 2:12
Part 2: #1 Simple braided net 3:06
#2 Braided net with connecting lace braids 4:18
#3 Center braid with lace braided accents on each side 5:08
Part 3: #1 Simple half up knot 6:28
#2 Center braid with cascading accents 6:49
#3 Knotted diamond hairstyle 7:50
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles needed detailed step by step tutorials, but just a quick overview showing the partings and basic process of creating the styles. We do have several videos on our blog showing how to french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed instructions. These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them. Hope you like these back to school hairstyles.
3 Cute and Easy Half Up Hairstyles For School!
Since many of you will be going back to school soon, we wanted to share some cute and easy hairstyles for busy school mornings. Each of these styles are simple and heatless half up half down hairstyles that would be great for girls and teens of all ages (elementary, middle school, junior high, high school, and college!)
3 Cute and Easy Half Up Hairstyles For School, Video Tutorials: Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.
The first hairstyle in this series is a very simple half up knot that literally takes 1 minute to complete. Great for those mornings when you have no time for hair! We have added an elastic at the base of the knot to ensure that the hairstyle will stay secure throughout the day.
Hairstyle #2 is a pretty braided half up style with elastic accents and feathered strands. So beautiful but surprisingly easy! This style would be great for special occasions and formal events as well as regular school days.
This 3rd hairstyle is another half up style using connected knots to form a diamond shape. I think this one is so fun and unique.
Hope you enjoyed these quick and easy hairstyle ideas!
When do you go back to school?
3 Back To School Hairstyles!
Since many of you will be going back to school soon, we wanted to share some quick and easy hairstyles for busy school mornings. Each of these are simple and heatless "half up half down" hairstyles that would be great for girls and teens of all ages (elementary, middle school, junior high, high school, and college!)
3 Back To School Hairstyles, Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
The first hairstyle in this series is our favorite... a fun double twist technique with connecting braids which is much easier than it looks.
The second hairstyle is a cute and simple french braid in the center with accent braids on each side and hair wrapped around the ponytail to finish it off.
The 3rd hairstyle continues on from the second by adding some lace braids on each side, connecting in the middle.
Hope you enjoyed! We will be posting more back to school videos soon!
3 Braided Hairstyles For Summer!
Today we are sharing 3 cute and easy half up hairstyles using braids. These are all heat-less, 5 minute hairstyles! These 3 simple styles are all similar and each utilize some of the same steps, but end up looking slightly different, giving you 3 different options for those of you who love half ups.
3 Half Up Braided Hairstyles, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
These 3 styles leave your hair mostly down, but still out of your face... perfect for many summer activities. These braids would not only be great for summer, but for back to school too! My daughter is always on the "look out" for easy, quick and cute hairstyles for school mornings, so we will be adding a part 2 and 3 of this series coming soon! All of the tutorials in this series will be DIY hairstyles and quick styles that can be worn on a regular basis. A fun collection of braided hairstyles and every day hair styles.
How To Make A Faux Hawk Fan, Half Up Hairstyle
Our hairstyle tutorial this week features a trendy dutch braid faux hawk look with twist braid "fans" feeding into each side of the half up braid.
This would be a great style for all ages (teens included) and would be cute for many occasions: School, work, concerts, dances, dates, church, etc.
This hairstyle is inspired by a similar braid we posted on our blog back in 2014 called the "shooting star" which is still one of our all time favorite hairstyles. This time we wanted to go for more of an edgy look!
Faux Hawk Fan Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the tutorial directly on YouTube.)
Tips for recreating this hairstyle: Stretch the sides of the main braid for a more voluminous faux hawk. Also, you may need to tighten the accent braids as you go (to prevent them from slipping out and becoming loose.) I would recommend applying hair product before making the micro braids for a smoother finish. This style can also be made using all of your hair in a full dutch braid instead of a half up style if you prefer.
Supplies needed to recreate this style:
- 3 small hair elastics
- Temporary hair ties or clips to hold the braids while you are working
- Hair product to help prevent flyaways
Checkerboard Dutch Braids Hairstyle Tutorial. Easier Than It Looks!
This checkerboard braid is easier than it looks and is so fun to make! Hope you love it.
We have shown several "checkerboard type braids" on this blog that you may have seen in the past...
The 5 strand checkerboard braid with ribbon,
5 strand checkerboard french braid,
and Checkerboard fishtail braid.
As you might have noticed, we love woven hairstyles! For today's style we tried to come up with something that has the woven checkerboard look, but isn't as difficult to create as some of the 5 strand braids or complicated zipper braiding techniques necessary to make most of these checkerboard braids. If you can make a feathered dutch braid and simple 3 strand braids, you should be able to accomplish this one.
Checkerboard Dutch Braids Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Although fairly simple to create, this hairstyle looks so intricate and is sure to bring compliments and attention!
Supplies needed to recreate this braid:
- 2 clear hair elastics.
- Several hair ties and clips to temporarily hold the braids while you are working.
- Gel, pomade or other product to help control flyaways.
How To Make A Graduation Lei Using Gummy Worm Braids!
How to make a cool lei for graduation, a luau, or other celebrations using gummy worm candies! This is an easy, inexpensive, DIY, homemade graduation gift that every graduate would love to wear... and eat!
Our oldest son is graduating from High School today actually. (Congratulations class of 2018!) So, we wanted to share a fun Hawaiian and Polynesian inspired candy lei we chose to make him for his graduation ceremony. And since this is normally a braiding website, we thought this would fit right in!
Graduation Candy Lei Using Gummy Worms Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
The awesome thing about gummy worms is that they come in all different colors and varieties, so you can pick out the worms that match your school colors or event. You could also make a pretty multicolored lei using random colors if you want. These necklaces would be great for both boys and girls.
Supplies needed:
*Plastic wrap / Saran wrap. 2 pieces, 40-80 inches each (depending on how long you want your lei to be.)
*Gummy worms. We only needed one bag. If you are going to be picking out certain colors from a multicolored bag, you will probably need more than one.
*Scissors
*Ribbon (Matching your school colors.)
*One clear elastic, or you can tie the plastic wrap in a knot if you prefer.
We want to thank our friend who showed us how to make these fancy leis several years ago. We have used them for several parties since!
Greek Goddess Ladder Braid, Wedding and Prom Hairstyles
Today we are sharing a beautiful "Greek Goddess" inspired hairstyle tutorial featuring braids, twists, and curls, creating a lovely Princess Hairstyle! This would be a pretty hairstyle for weddings, Prom, Homecoming, recitals, school dances, church, communions and other special occasions.
Greek Goddess Ladder Braid, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
We have combined a lace french braid feathering technique with rope braids (or twist braids) to create the vertical ladder braid on this half up hairstyle. We love how simple and elegant this style turned out.
As mentioned in our video, we used our curling wand to create her loose curls for this hairstyle. Click here for our curling wand tutorial. You could also crimp or wave your hair if you desire to achieve texture and volume. If you want your style to be more voluminous, you could tease her hair before placing the ladder braid. A bubble effect between the braids could be achieved by using a rat tail comb as shown in our video tutorial (above.) Bobby pins placed under the twists would help to hold your bubbled hair in place if you decide to go for that look.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium size, clear hair elastic
- Several clips or hair ties to temporarily section and hold the hair while you are working.
- Finishing hairspray
- Curling wand, crimper, waver, etc. (affiliate)
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