Last week I got a new hairstyle- Natural Beaded Row Extensions! I’ve had them before and I’m obsessed. They add length and volume. One of the main reason I wanted longer hair was to do more hairstyles, like this Easy Braid. It was so easy I had to share (the highly requested) braid hair tutorial!
So here’s the trick- this isn’t actually a braid at all! It’s more like a series of small ponytails that appear like an oversized fishtail braid. It takes less than five minutes, is super easy and you will get so many compliments!
I recorded a video braid hair tutorial that you can watch here but wanted to include a few steps and tips here in case you ever needed to refer back to them.
- Start with a low side ponytail. I use these elastic bands. They hold up really well, better than any other ones I’ve tried. I like to break the top elastic when I’ve finished the braid but the is optional! If you do break it, you may need to add a few bobby pins, once again your preference.
- Next, about an inch from the top elastic, gather a small piece of hair from each side of your ponytail. Meet in the middle and secure with an elastic. Tighten your mini ponytail by pulling both sides at the bottom, then go above the elastic on your mini ponytail and pull both sides, do this back and forth until its a little big and poofy.
- Repeat all the way down your hair.
- Spray with hairspray, loosen both sides with your fingers and adjust any pieces needed!
check out a clip from the video below, be sure to catch the whole video with step by step instructions on Instagram!
If you try this braid, you must must share! Tag me on Instagram (@RileySitton) and use the hashtag #OhYesPlz so others can see. What did you think of this braid hair tutorial? Would you like to see more?! XO ps. you can shop my outfits at the bottom of this post!
| Calson Sweater (One of my favorites, comes in 5 colors) | Free People Denim Shorts | Slippers (Similar) | Goody Small Elastic Rubber Bands | Tortoise Earrings (Part of a three-piece set) |
Chicken Photo:
| Thermal Henley (Only $16!) | Apple Watch Band | Sunglasses |
This braid is so fab. I can’t wait to try it out this weekend!
Thank you!! If you try it, please share a photo!