Top 12 Hairstyles of 2015
Our annual tradition! Please enjoy a countdown of our top 12 favorite hairstyles that were posted on "Princess Hairstyles" this year.
Top 2015 Hairstyles Showcase Video: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Tutorial links for each of the hairstyles shown:
#12 - Pinwheel Bun Shortcut
#11 - Licorice Braid
#10 - Ribbon Coiled Bun
#9 - Twisted Pull-Through Braid
#8 - DNA Braid
#7 - Hook And Ladder Braid
#6 - Triangle (or Heart) Braid
#5 - Braided Rosette and Feathered Headband Hairstyle
#4 - Ribbon Swirl Bun
#3 - Braided 4-Strand Slide Up Accent
#2 - Woven Pyramid Half-Up Hairstyle
#1 - Stitched Fishtail Braid
Thanks so much to each and every one of you for watching and supporting us this past year! See you in 2016!!
Check out our top hairstyles countdown videos from past years here:
2014
2013
2012
2011
Top 2015 Hairstyles Showcase Video: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Tutorial links for each of the hairstyles shown:
#12 - Pinwheel Bun Shortcut
#11 - Licorice Braid
#10 - Ribbon Coiled Bun
#9 - Twisted Pull-Through Braid
#8 - DNA Braid
#7 - Hook And Ladder Braid
#6 - Triangle (or Heart) Braid
#5 - Braided Rosette and Feathered Headband Hairstyle
#4 - Ribbon Swirl Bun
#3 - Braided 4-Strand Slide Up Accent
#2 - Woven Pyramid Half-Up Hairstyle
#1 - Stitched Fishtail Braid
Thanks so much to each and every one of you for watching and supporting us this past year! See you in 2016!!
Check out our top hairstyles countdown videos from past years here:
2014
2013
2012
2011
Braided Ornament Hairstyle, Christmas Hair
We wanted to fit one more Christmas hairstyle in for you this year and decided on this unique "braided ornament." The inspiration for this style comes from a braid we posted a couple of years ago on our blog (which we named the "cookie cutter.") We decided to try a variation of this braid and frame the center of the style with lace French braids in a circular shape, which we were hoping would resemble a round ornament ball!
As shown in our tutorial, we added a pompadour in her bangs area and brought the rest of her hair back into a low ponytail. Of course, if you would rather braid the ponytail or wrap the remaining hair up into an updo, you could do that instead. Fancy holiday accessories such as a bow, or holly could be added to dress up the top or bottom of this ornament. "The Princess" was attending a fancy holiday occasion the day we filmed this style and we wanted more of a subtle, elegant look. But, if you want your ornament to stand out more, you could add ribbon to the braids framing the ornament. Red, green, white, silver, or gold ribbon would be so pretty and festive.
Christmas Ornament Hairstyle Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This hairstyle would be great for Christmas, Christmas Eve, a holiday party, school, church, New Years, holiday dinners, or other special occasions.
Pinwheel Bun Shortcut Tutorial
Today we are showing a quick and easy "hack" for creating one of our all time favorite hairstyles, the "pinwheel bun." My daughter loves to wear the pinwheel bun to dance class and occasionally to school or church. But, the one complaint we have with our original method is that it can be quite time consuming. Not to mention, it is a bit of a hassle to take the bun down when you are done wearing it. This new variation (shown in our video today) is quick, easy, and comes out effortlessly when you are done.
The idea for this "shortcut" came to us a few months ago when my daughter had a dance competition and we were using "the perfect bun" to make her standard performance hairstyle (shown in our latest tutorial.) We wondered how the bun would turn out if we braided her hair first, and loved that the end result looked almost identical to a braided variation of the pinwheel bun (also known as the "bun of braids.")
Of course, there are several variations of the pinwheel that can be created using this technique. If you want the bun to be more of a twisted texture (like the original) I would suggest utilizing twist braids (or rope braids) instead of standard 3 strand braids in your ponytail. You could really do any type of braids you want for many different options and variations of this updo.
Pinwheel Bun Shortcut Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As mentioned in our video, the number of braids you will need to cover the bun foundation is going to depend on your specific hair texture and length. The longer your hair is, the more times the braids will be wrapping around the foundation to provide more coverage.... so you will need less. And obviously, thicker hair is going to cover more of the surface area, which means less braids will be needed as well. If your hair is on the thinner side, I would suggest stretching the braids out before you wrap them up to help cover more area. Also, if you find a "perfect bun maker" close to the color of hair you are working with, it's not going to matter as much if some of it shows through.
Supplies needed to recreate this bun:
- 2 ponytail holders or hair elastics
- Alligator clip or temporary hair ties to keep the braids from unraveling while you work.
- Several bobby pins
- A bun foundation as shown in our video. The one we used is called "the perfect bun" and can be found online or in stores. (affiliate.)
- Finishing hairspray (optional)
This bun would be a great hairstyle for dance, gymnastics, ballet, figure skating and sports, or for formal events such as prom, homecoming, weddings, holidays, and church.
Christmas Tree Hairstyle
Hi, I am "Hair By Lori." Thank you so much to Princess Hairstyles for having me as a guest on her blog!
I am so excited to share my Ribbon Christmas Tree Braid with you today. When I first started trying different Christmas hairstyles, I was excited because I could do anything. Christmas is a time when “tacky” magically becomes “cool”!
However, I was even more excited when I realized that a tree braided into the hair didn’t just have to be tacky – it could be pretty too. I think that this style is one that can be dressed up with curls and while it still might be tacky any other time of the year, at Christmas it is magical and beautiful.
This Ribbon Christmas Tree Braid is a style that will get you so much attention. It’s perfect for all of your Christmas events – from an ugly sweater party, to a school holiday party to a family event – this will be the style that everyone is talking about!
Ribbon Christmas Tree Hairstyle Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
To make this hairstyle even easier for you to recreate – my Hair by Lori EZDO Christmas Tree Braid Kit is now available on Amazon.com (affiliate.) The kit comes with everything you need to recreate this festive hairstyle at home: step by step instructions, ribbon, elastics, star for the top of the tree and your choice of decoration. You can choose from Garland, Ornaments and LED Lights.
The Ornaments are one of my favorites because they are so beautiful and give the style a more dressed up look. I also LOVE the LED Lights that you get in my kit. They do not get hot so they are safe to wear in the hair. The battery pack is lightweight and small, so it’s easy to wear and easy to hide in the style. The length of the light string is perfect for the style. You’ll certainly stand out with whatever option you choose.
The only warning I’ll leave you with is be prepared for lots of attention! We have worn it out to the store and running errands and everyone stops my girls to look at their hair. We’ve even had a few people ask if they could take photos! Though the way that it makes my girls smile proudly, it’s worth the extra time to indulge the onlookers. ;-)
Lori Bryant blogs at HairByLori.com. She is a wife and homeschooling mom of 4 littles. Lori is passionate about helping girls feel good about themselves through cute hairstyles!
The Perfect Dance Bun and No-Heat Curls Tutorial
This week we are adding another "dance bun" technique to our collection! The princess's standard dance team hairstyle this year is a classic donut bun / sock bun. And, I'm sure many of you who dance are required to wear this hairstyle from time to time for competitions and recitals as well. It seems to be the standard "go to" style for many teams as it is very simple and looks polished besides.
We have shown several different methods for making this type of bun in the past and are always up for trying something new. Each technique we have tried seems to have its pros and cons. A lot of deciding which bun is best for your dancer is going to depend on her hair texture and length. We both liked this "perfect bun" kit (made by Remington) and think it is one of the easier methods for wrapping up long hair into a bun. The first time we tried it we were slightly worried that it may unroll itself (since there is really nothing visible holding it together) but luckily we have not had a problem with it coming out mid-dance yet! I would definitely recommend using bobby pins all the way around the bun (as demonstrated in our tutorial below) to be sure though.
The "Perfect Bun" Video Tutorial and Review, Plus No-Heat Curls Demo: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
One of our favorite perks of wearing this bun is the cute no-heat curls or waves you will be left with when you take the bun down. As mentioned in our video, the curls will turn out best when the hair is wrapped up slightly damp and the bun is left in long enough for the hair to dry completely before taking it out.
Supplies needed to recreate this bun:
- A bun form. We purchased our "perfect bun" maker at either Walmart or Target (we have had it for awhile and I don't remember which!) If you are having trouble finding one, they are also sold online. Click here to see it on Amazon (affiliate.)
- A ponytail holder.
- Several bobby pins.
- Pomade or gel and finishing hairspray.
- Water.
Easy dance bun using donut form and hair net
Donut bun with no leftover ends
Hot cross bun
Pinwheel bun
Dance bun with ribbon
Braided bubble bun
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