Bun done been braided!

How to!

Begin a french brad at the crown of your head on either the right or left side. As you can see, I chose to begin on my left side.

TIP: Swoop pieces into the braid from the level that you are currently braiding. For example, if you are still at the crown of your head, don't grab hair from below your ear. Instead, use hair more toward the top of your head. 

Pull hair to one side as you braid down your head to give it a circular shape. I pulled my hair to the right since I started on the left side of my head. As you reach the bottom of your hair near your neck, make sure to have left hair below the ear to swoop into your braid. If you don't leave enough hair on the side for this part you will end up with loose loops directly above your neck. Once you reach the bottom of your head toward your neck and you have no more hair, braid the rest of your locks normally. Upon completing the braid you can put a small elastic to keep it in place before pinning. I simply held onto the tip to keep it braided. Circle your braid up on your head. Make sure the braid lays flat against your head instead of one side of the braid touching your head. Bobby pin the center of your bun then the top, side and bottom. Continue to add bobby pins as needed.

Tip: For hair with lots of layers try curling your hair prior to braiding. Depending on where you are going and if you have adequate time, you can also braid it while it is wet.

Kept nice and simple in the front. I pulled my bangs back for a more ballerina inspired feel. The pop of color from the headband kept the front from looking too drab. 

Side shot just to show how far the twirled braid comes over without being too noticeable from the front view.

Good luck and enjoy your new updo!

40's type Prom Hair

 High School Prom this year turned out to be just as fun as if I had attended it.
                   I had three friends who asked if I would be in town and could do their hair and I jumped at the opportunity to do so! Luckily that specific weekend I came back into Nashville to work with a caterer for a wedding.
                            Out of the three girls that I got to play with their hair, here is the first I'll share.
         
                    Meet Jennifer!

                                             She has gorgeous hair.

 To start out, I curled her hair in medium sized ringlets. After spraying the curls in place, I loosely braided both the right and left sides of Jennifer's hair. To ensure the braids would stay very securely, I ponytailed the braids at the center of her head. Taking large curls or grouping small ones together, I swirled them to lay flat like a slinky. Pin each slinky-section with two or three carefully placed bobby pins. Continue to "slinky" curls until none remains down. 

    

                      Shake head.... gently.

After seeing what kind of moves, place a few last minute pins and spray the whole thing.

The shaking is just a fun way to ensure the style will stay. You don't want your client's hair to fall when she starts grooving on the dance floor.

Here is lovely Jennifer in her dress.