Attention girly girls – Abby Smith’s The New Braiding Handbook: 60 Modern Twists on The Classic Hairstyles is your new hair bible.
With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll master gorgeous looks, including braids, buns, updos, knots and so much more.
What I love about this book is that it provides the perfect look for every occasion. From running errands to going to a wedding, The New Braiding Handbook has you covered. It’s also packed with tips for eliminating pesky hair problems—split ends, slow-growing tresses, oily hair, etc.
Simple Headband Updo
Abby and her publisher were kind enough to share this Simple Headband Updo tutorial, one of the many versatile looks found in the book. This is such a fun, easy style that can be dressed up or down, depending on the headband you use!
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- 1. Place a headband around the crown of your head. It’s important that the band isn’t too loose or too tight.
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- 2. Pull forward hair from an inch behind each ear. Clip the hair in front.
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- 3. Secure the hair in back, a few inches from the ends, using a clear elastic band.
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- 4. Hold onto the elastic with your dominant hand and roll the hair into the headband.
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- 5. Tuck the ends into the headband. Spray with hair spray. Take a thin section from the front and gently twist it back. Lay the twist on top of the rolled hair and secure on the other side with bobby pins.
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- 6. On the other side and behind the bangs (if you want to leave them out), divide the hair into three sections and Dutch French Braid. Remember, the outer sections go OVER the middle.
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- 7. Keep the braid tight and angle it back, this way when you drape it over the twist it will lay nicely. Pancake and tie off the braid with a clear elastic band.
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- 8. Gently drape the braid over the twist.
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- 9. Secure the ends by tucking them into the headband.
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I like Tied in Knots.
i really love the soft dutch braid one. so cool.
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I like the Four Basic Fishtail Styles video.
Twisted Hairstyle inspired by Reign
I like the basic fishtail.
I like the Braided Twist for medium length hair.
I like Four Basic Fishtail Styles
My favorite video from Abby’s YouTube channel is the Four Basic Fishtail Styles video. I’ve been doing many different braid styles within the last few months. Fishtails have been a bit of a struggle for me but I like the way Abby explains it and shows you everything. I like all four styles but especially the first three because they all use the original braid you started – you could even switch up the look later in the day without much fuss.
my favorite video 5 Strand Dutch Braid On Yourself | EASY
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