You know those milkmaid-type hairdos you always see celebrities wearing on red carpets with ball gowns, and the look is both odd and oddly cute? I always liked the fancy outfit/slightly disheveled braids dichotomy, but it also always seemed…kind of like a pain.
But with the humid weather on its way, a braided updo is quite the little problem-solver, and so I cobbled together this look, with low side braids that are sweet and casual without being too twee – it’s a ‘do that’s both simple and completely weatherproof, and that works for everything from a wedding (maybe not your own, though) to a day at the beach.
Step 1: Curl hair with a 1″ barrel curling iron (or just apply a small amount of anti-frizz serum to the ends).
Step 2: Separate hair into three sections as shown, and pull the center section into a ponytail. Secure with an elastic.
Step 3: Twist the ponytail around itself to create a bun, and use bobby pins to secure.
Step 4: French braid one side section, angling the braid down along the hairline.
Step 5: Pin the French braid to the top of the bun with a bobby pin or two. If your hair is long, you may need to wrap the braid around the bun; that’s even prettier.
Step 6: Repeat on the other side.
Done! Easy(ish). Pretty. Best of all: weatherproof.
P.S. Totally didn’t re-cut my bangs, if you were wondering; these shots were taken awhile back and I just forgot to post them.
