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Pleated Ribbon Braid Hairstyle Video

Loose French Braiding, Unique "Pleated Ribbon Braid"

loose french braiding with ribbonThis loose ribbon hairstyle is a variation on a 4 strand ribbon braid that I first saw on my friend Jenn's Youtube channel (Girly Do's.) After doing some research, I believe the official name for this braid is "jewel in the middle." My daughter wears the regular tight version of this braid quite a bit to school, for sports, gymnastics, dance, and other occasions. I wondered what the plaits would look like stretched out (as we have done with other french braids) so... we tried it and we both love how it turned out! This hair style can also be done without ribbon (using a 4th strand of hair) but I prefer the look of the colorful ribbon running down the middle. :) We're excited about the unique bunched up and "pleated" look of this hairdo.

pleated ribbon hair styleWe actually ended up filming this hairstyle twice because our camera battery died halfway through the first video! The princess didn't mind though, as she loves the style and got to wear it twice in one week. ;) As you can see in this second hairstyle photo, I braided down to the ends of her hair instead of stopping the braid where the french braid ends (like the first photo.) I love the style both ways.

Here's the video tutorial, enjoy!


I think this would be a lovely hair style for a special occasion. Maybe a flower girl, prom, or even a bride?
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  1. LaDawnOctober 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    can this hair style be done on a shorter hair length? my daughters hair comes to her shoulders and this is so beautiful I wonder if it would work?

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  2. Princess HairstylesOctober 6, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Hi LaDawn,

    This style could maybe work for short hair by doing a small section of the braid on top of her head where the hair is longer. I'm not sure it would work using all of her hair though. Good luck!

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    1. leaf aneDecember 20, 2012 at 5:48 AM

      my hair is up to my arms and will it work if i tried to do bow tails

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  3. Michelle JOctober 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    That is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. JillOctober 6, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    This is cute!

    I just wanted to say that adding the curtain/backdrop behind your daughter elevates your videos a lot. Not that they weren't good before, but it just gives them the added something to make them look more thought out.

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  5. Tav October 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks so much for the video! I can't wait to try it, I hope it works on my Goldilocks' hair :) Princess's hair looks so pretty and I love the color of the ribbon and flower :)

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    1. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 8:28 AM

      same to you I also love this hairstyle

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  6. NolieOctober 6, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    So pretty.

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  7. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Oh I LOVE this one! I love how to work in the ribbons in your hairstyles!

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  8. crazy ladyOctober 6, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Perfect hairstyle for the princess of my life. :")

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  9. JessicaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    As I was reading the comments above I realize I disagree with Jill. I have been reading your blog for a while now and I wish that you wouldn't put the curtain up. It makes it hard for me to concentrate on the actual hairstyle. Anyways don't take offense, I love your blog and all, but I just wanted to let you know. :)

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  10. KathleenOctober 7, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is such a beautiful hairstyle. I so wish that I had a little girl to try some of these out on.

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  11. ToddlerHairstylesOctober 8, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I can't wait for my little girl's hair to get long enough to do this! I bet it's long enough to do the tight one at least. I'll have to wait to do the loose look.

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  12. Andrea @ The Creative JunkieOctober 8, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    omgosh, I cannot have my youngest read this site. I'm trying to get her to cut her hair because she looks adorable in short hair but OMG, I see these hairstyles and I find myself thinking that long hair is the way to go. This is beautiful!

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  13. hair regrowth shampooOctober 8, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I love that hairstyle. It looks so elegant and very presentable to look at.

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  14. KathyOctober 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Adorable... I want a girl!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Love it! Got any styles using bandanas?

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  16. Rachel - Following In My ShoesOctober 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    This is BEAUTIFUL!

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  17. PenelopeOctober 10, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    That is just so beautiful!

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  18. KasOctober 10, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Sooo interesting!
    Kas

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  19. Anne - Mommy Has to WorkOctober 10, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Those are so pretty!

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  20. The Rebel ChickOctober 11, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    That is so pretty! You are so creative, your daughter is lucky. When I was a little girl, I wasn't allowed to cut my hair and all my mom did was give me two braids...

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  21. JennyOctober 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    That is gorgeous! You're daughter is one lucky girl!

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  22. Lisa NoelOctober 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    so fun!!!

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  23. Toni @ A Daily DoseOctober 13, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    That's beautiful! I JUST learned how to french braid (not that great at it) and my daughter is thinking since I learned that we can do all these cool hairstyles. I haven't had the heart to tell her it could be years before I can do them if it took me this long to get the simple french braid down LOL

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  24. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Great job! I love that braid!

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  25. CcrandomOctober 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    so cute I have a hair blog too:
    www.ccrandom.wordpress.com
    Thanks!
    ccrandom,

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  26. Texas Type A MomOctober 19, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I'm in awe of your creativity!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I cant figure out how to pull the loops out without making it look like a total mess .:-(

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  28. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Sooooooo cu3T

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  29. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Too cute.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    They look like bows it's really clever xx :)

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