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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.
Side Swept Formal Hairstyle For Prom
Side Swept Prom Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
My daughter just turned 16 and will be going to her first semi formal High School dance in a few weeks. We have been experimenting with several styles and she is trying to decide which one to wear. So many options! We love this one because it looks pretty from the front and the back. It would be great for pictures! We also love that this style is heatless, quick and easy, but looks like you spent a lot of time and effort on it. Since everything is held together with elastics, I would imagine that this style would hold up to dancing and not fall apart easily as well!
The trick to making this hairstyle soft, pretty, and slightly messy looking (in a good way) is by gently pulling the twists apart for extra volume and fluff (as shown in our video.) Your partings and placements of the elastics don't need to be perfect either. Any imperfections just add to the charm of the style! Leaving a few wispy strands of hair out around her face will also help soften the style.
We purchased the jeweled rhinestone flower hair clips shown at the end of our tutorial at our local Ross. Hair decorations or accessories can really make a formal hairstyle go from ordinary to extraordinary... and can help cover up any "mess ups" in the style as an added bonus. ;)
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- Hair elastics (the amount needed will depend on the length and thickness of your hair.) I would suggest finding clear or elastics similar to your hair color.
- Optional hair accessories (clips, pins, jewels, etc.)
- Finishing hair spray.
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.
Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail Braid
Today we are sharing a fun new braid! The Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail.
We love this braid because it is easy, even for beginning braiders, but looks so unique and intricate. It is also less time consuming than most fishtail braids.
Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
You may remember the "twisted edge fishtail braid" we posted several years ago? This was one of our favorite creations and one of the braids we are most proud of on our blog! This braided edge banded braid is sort of a variation of the twisted edge fishtail.
This braid can be done in a ponytail style (as shown) or as a half up. As mentioned in our video, you could also make this using a regular fishtail technique instead of a reverse fishtail (which we hope to show in an upcoming tutorial.)
We love this braid left together as more of a tight and sleek braid. Or lifted and stretched for a more voluminous look, which accentuates all of the details of this braid.
4th of July Hairstyle! Elastic Star And Pull Through Braid For Teens
Another star hairstyle for the 4th of July!
Our hair tutorial this week features a fun star design accent on one side of her head, combined with an edgy pull through braid faux hawk ponytail look using the rest of her hair.
Over the years we have shared many star hairstyles on this blog for the 4th of July. Most of these styles would be adorable for younger girls... "star pigtails" anyone? But today we wanted to show a star hairstyle that will hopefully work for teenagers too! I think this trendy look would be so cute for a barbecue, fireworks, watching a parade, or hanging out with friends and family.
4th Of July Hairstyle, Elastic Star And Pull Through Braid Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As mentioned in our video, you can end the pull through braid at the base of her neck for a ponytail look like we did. Or, you can continue the braid all the way down to the ends of her hair if you prefer. Stretching out the edges of your braid will make this style very voluminous and beautiful. I would also recommend tugging slightly on the bangs area for more volume and style in the front (if you like the popular pompadour look.)
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- Small elastics to create the star. We used Goody Ouchless Elastics (affiliate.)
- Medium size elastics for the pull through braid.
- Pomade, gel, hair wax, or other product to help control flyaways.
3 Strand Pull Through Braid Tutorial And 5 Ways To Wear It!
Today we are showing how to make a 3 strand pull through braid and 5 cute hairstyle ideas for finishing the style. We have shown a standard pull through braid tutorial as well as the reverse braid on our blog in the past, but have not filmed this 3 strand variation up until now. We first saw this awesome and original braid by @prettylittlebraids on Instagram. This is probably our favorite variation of the pull through braid since it looks so full, gorgeous, and voluminous! This edgy braid has the look of a "faux hawk" and would be great hairstyle for dance competitions and other sports. Since this braid is tethered with elastics all the way down, it holds up really well to most activities.
3 Strand Pull Through Braid Video Tutorial & 5 Ways To Style It: (Click here to watch the video on YouTube.)
This braid could be used to create many different hairstyles and can be worn along the scalp in a "french braid" look, or in a ponytail without adding in hair from the sides of the braid. We have included 5 tutorials in our video (above) for some of our favorite ways to wear this braid:
1. 3 strand pull through braid faux hawk with ponytail.
2. 3 strand pull through braid and flip braid combo.
3. Pull through and fishtail braid combo.
4. Pull through ponytail with micro braids.
5. Standard 3 strand pull through braid from top to bottom.
A few tips and tricks: If you prefer to use less elastics, it is possible to gather a new section at the same time you are securing the 3 strands. But, I have found it much easier to make all of the ponytails first and then double up on the elastics as you make the braid. Everything seems to turn out neater and smoother when I do it this way. Also, as mentioned in our video, the braid turns out better for me when I stretch out each individual section before moving on to the next (as it prevents the layer beneath the one you are working on from being disturbed as you are stretching the strands out.)
Supplies needed to recreate these hairstyles:
- Several medium size, clear (or similar to the color of hair you are working with) elastics. The amount will depend on the style chosen and the length of hair you are working with.
- Hairspray, gel, hair wax, etc. to help control flyaways.
Hair Hack! Make A Pull Through Braid Using Half The Elastics
Hey guys! We love the look of the pull through braid... but hate taking out all of those elastics at the end of the day. Today's tutorial or "hair hack" shows how to make a pull through braid ponytail hairstyle using only 1/2 of the elastics you would normally need! This will hopefully save you some time, frustration, and damage to your hair the next time you want to wear a pull-through braid.
How To Make A Pull Through Braid Using 1/2 The Elastics, Video Tutorial: Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.
The trick to this hair cheat is adding elastics to only one strand of the braid instead of both strands (like you normally would.) As mentioned in our video (above) you will need to be careful to keep your strands separated and on the same side of the braid from the top to the bottom, or this will end up looking more like a regular 3 strand braid, and less like a pull through. We recommend stretching the sides of this braid for a more voluminous and glamorous look.
Hope you love this hack!
3D Christmas Tree Hair Tutorial
3D Christmas Tree Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This hairstyle would be great for a Christmas party, Christmas Eve, meeting Santa, Christmas dinner, sledding, making gingerbread cookies and houses, a Christmas recital or play, school, or a hairstyle to go with an ugly sweater contest! ;)
Supplies needed to recreate this holiday hairstyle:
- Several hair elastics. The amount will depend on the length of hair you are working with.
- Green ribbon (optional.)
- A Christmasy clip for the top of your tree (optional.)
- Pomade, gel, hair wax, etc. to help control flyaways.
Decorated Pull Through Braids! 3 Holiday Hairstyle Ideas
These 3 ponytail Christmas hairstyles would be great for many holiday parties and events this year! We are loving these "decorated pull-through braids" as they are festive and fun, but not overly crazy. I could see these styles working for little girls as well as teens and women. These 3 hairstyles could be worn to a Christmas party, any upcoming holiday event, to school or work, for New Years Eve, to church, or even a hairstyle to go with an ugly sweater contest. ;)
Decorated Pull Through Braids Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
In this video hair tutorial, we show 3 different techniques for creating the decorated pull through braids.
#1 Pull through braid with tinsel. This is the traditional method and most popular technique we have seen to make the braid (using garland as a substitute for the standard second section of hair in our decorated variation.)
#2 Bubble braid with pulled through beads. We came up with this method as we were experimenting and love it, as it halves the amount of elastics used in a traditional pull through style!
#3 Reverse pull through braid with ribbon. We have shared this inverted or reverse technique in the past. For this tutorial we replaced the second section of hair with holiday ribbon.
Of course, these hairstyles can be worn for many occasions year round and not just for Christmas!
Supplies needed to recreate these styles:
- 1 large elastic or hair tie for the top of the ponytail.
- Several medium size clear elastics (the amount will depend on the length of hair you are working with as well as the technique chosen.)
- Decor for your pull through braid. You could really add any type of ribbon, garland, beads, lace, yarn, etc. for all 3 of the techniques shown. We found all of our supplies at the Dollar Store.
- Scissors to cut your decor to desired length.
- You could definitely add some ornaments or lights to these styles (if that is the look you are going for.) I'm thinking some jewels or other hair accessories placed at each elastic would also be lovely if you are wanting some added sparkle.
Homecoming Hairstyles, Flower Pull Through Side Braid
Looking for a hairstyle for Homecoming? You'll love this beautiful side pull-through braid style with braided rose accents! This hairstyle may even be easy enough to do on yourself as a DIY Homecoming or Prom hairstyle! We know many of you will be going to the Homecoming dance in the near future, so we thought it would be fun to do a formal hairstyle tutorial this week. If you are looking for more Homecoming hair ideas, we have shown several fancy updos and half up styles in the past. Feel free to look through our Prom hairstyles for more ideas!
Flower Pull-Through Side Braid Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
We have fallen in love with the look of the ever popular pull through braid and especially love it swept loosely to the side with the edges stretched out voluminously. We decided to take this glamorous style to the next level by adding some rolled flower braid accents to the center of the braid. Of course, you can add as many braided roses as you wish. If you wanted even more glam, you could incorporate jewels, other hair jewelry, or accessories to the finished braid, or in the center of your rosettes.
This hairstyle turned out so beautiful and would look stunning with a fancy Homecoming dress, for the Prom, or other formal events such as a wedding (for the bride, bridesmaids, flower girls or guests.) Although this style is quite simple, I think it is really gorgeous and would stay in place through lots of dancing and look great in photos!
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- Several small or medium size, clear elastics. (The amount will depend on your hair length and thickness of sections.)
- Bobby pins. We prefer using miniature pins (affiliate) when we are creating the rosettes as they are easier to hide.
- Finishing hair spray.
14 Easy Hairstyles For School Compilation! 2 Weeks Of Heatless Hair Tutorials
Today we are sharing 14 cute and easy back to school hairstyles. 2 weeks of hairstyle ideas all in one video! Trendy and popular braided hairstyles, twists, messy buns, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heat-less, 5 minute hairstyles for medium length and long hair.
This hair tutorial video is a compilation of hairstyle ideas for the 2017 - 2018 school year. We had a request to put our simple styles from our "back to school series" all in one place (to make it easier to find a specific hairstyle in the morning) and we thought it was a great idea! All of the tutorials in this video show DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis. A fun collection of every day hair styles for busy school mornings.
14 Back To School Hairstyles, Compilation Video: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles featured in the video (above) with timestamps for quick searching:
Part 1:
#1 Windsor tie half up knotted hairstyle. (Inspired by Sam Villa) 0:17
#2 Single lace french braid 0:57
#3 Side lace braid rose 1:42
Part 2:
#1 Side twist ponytail 2:15
#2 Double twist ponytail 3:13
#3 Double lace braid hairstyle 4:01
Part 3:
#1 Double French braid space buns, messy buns, or top knots 5:43
#2 Dutch braid faux hawk half up hairstyle 6:48
#3 Triple twist half up hairstyle 7:43
#4 Triple twist fishtail braid 8:26
Part 4:
#1 Boho braids and twists half up hairstyle 9:52
#2 Lace braid part line hairstyle 11:11
#3 Ponytail cascade 12:35
#4 Triple twist messy bun w/ headband 13:23
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles needed super detailed step by step instructions, but just a quick overview showing the partings and basic process of creating the styles. We do have several videos on our YouTube channel showing how to french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed tutorials.
These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them.
4 Cute Hairstyles For School, Quick and Heatless, Part 4
Today we are sharing 4 more cute and easy back to school hairstyles! Trendy and popular braids, twists, buns, ponytails, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heatless, simple, 5 minute hairstyles!
This hair tutorial video is part 4 of our fun back to school hair ideas series for the 2017 - 2018 school year. Click on the following links to see parts 1, 2, and 3!
Back to school hair ideas, part 1
Back to school hairstyles, part 2
Back to school hairstyles, part 3
This is the last video in our "back to school hairstyle series" for this year featuring lots of simple, everyday hairstyle ideas. All of these videos show DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis to school. Nothing super creative or extravagant, but a fun collection hairstyle ideas for busy school mornings.
Back to School Hairstyles, Part 4 Video Tutorials: (Click here to watch the video directly on Youtube.)
Hairstyles featured in today's video:
#1 Boho braids and twists half up hairstyle.
#2 Lace braid part line hairstyle.
#3 Ponytail cascade.
#4 Triple twist messy bun with headband.
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles really 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 channel showing how to lace french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed instructions for those braids.
These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them.
Hope you guys like these back to school hairstyles. See you next week!
4 Easy Hairstyles For School, Cute and Heatless, Part 3
Today we are sharing 4 more cute and easy back to school hairstyles! Trendy and popular braids, twists, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heatless, 5 minute hairstyles!
This hair tutorial video is part 3 of our back to school hair ideas series for the 2017 - 2018 school year. To watch parts 1 and 2, click here: Back to school hairstyles, Part 1, Back to school hairstyles, Part 2. We will be posting one more video in this series next week featuring another set of simple hairstyle ideas. All of these hair tutorials will be showing DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis to school. Nothing super creative or extravagant, but a fun collection of braided hairstyles and every day hair styles for busy school mornings.
4 Easy Hairstyles For School, Part 3: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles featured in today's video:
#1 Double French braid space buns, messy buns, or top knots.
#2 Dutch braid faux hawk half up hairstyle.
#3 Triple twist half up hairstyle.
#4 Triple twist fishtail braid.
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles really 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 YouTube channel showing how to french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed instructions for those braids.
These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them.
Hope you guys like these back to school hairstyles. See you next week!
Bow Tie Braid, Braided Hairstyle For Long Hair
You'll love this adorable braided hairstyle with bows made from hair! This hairstyle would be great for school, recitals, weddings, flower girls, church, communions, and other special occasions.
This hair tutorial and basic concept was inspired by a photo we saw on an awesome Instagram account by @mylittlebraids. We thought the lace braids and feathered strands were so delicate and beautiful, we had to give it a try! The elastic bows sitting centered between the 2 lace French braids look a lot like little "bow ties" to us. So cute! If you like this hairstyle, you may want to check out our "fishtail bow braid" from a few years ago which is also a very cute style using hair to make bow ties!
Bow Tie Braid Hairstyle, Video Tutorial. (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
We placed this bow tie braid in a headband type design, along the front / side of her head and ended the style in a hair wrapped side ponytail. Of course, you could finish this hairstyle with a low side bun, or braid as well. I'm thinking a pull through braid or elastic braid in the ponytail would be very cute. Adding beads or jewels to the center of each bow braid would be so pretty as well.
The trick to getting this hairstyle to turn out well is taking tiny sections (micro braiding) as you are creating the initial braids. If you want to use larger sections, you could always make 1 or 2 hair bows instead of 3 though!
A back view of the hair wrapped side ponytail......
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- Several temporary hair ties or clips to help section and hold the hair while you are working.
- Around 3 tiny elastics (actual number will depend on how many bows you decide to make.) The tiny elastics we used in the center of our bows are "Goody" brand (affiliate.)
- 1 medium size hair tie or clear elastic for the top of the ponytail.
- Pomade, gel, wax, etc. to help prevent flyaways. If your hair is prone to frizz, I would suggest braiding your hair wet for this hairstyle to help keep things smooth.
- 1 Clear elastic or bobby pin for securing the hair around the elastic if you are making the "hair wrapped ponytail."
Hairstyles For School, The Palm Tree Bubble Braid Tutorial
Today's hair tutorial shows a unique twist on the ever popular and trendy "bubble braid." We have shown accented bubble braids in the past, one of our favorites being the "interlocking bubble braid." For today's video tutorial we have taken 3 micro braids and braided them together to create the center section running through our bubbled strands. We thought the finished texture of our braids ending up looking a lot like the bark of a palm tree!
Palm Tree Bubble Braid Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the tutorial directly on youtube.)
This braid can be made in a half up hairstyle (as shown,) in a ponytail, or you can add the sides of her hair into each section as you work your way down (like a french braid.)
- Hair elastics (the amount will depend on the length of hair you are working with.) The brand we usually use is "Goody Ouchless." (Affiliate.)
- Finishing hairspray, pomade, gel, etc.
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