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If you're headed back to school, your hair has to be perfect. And this cute updo hairstyle is the way to go, especially if you have long hair. Watch and learn how to style this braided side-bun updo look that's not only cute, but elegant

If you want to curl your kinky twists or your braids in your hair, it's easily done with some rollers and hot water. Watch this two-part hairstyling tutorial to learn the tricks and the details on curling your twists and braids. It's really easy, easier than styling the twists ...more

Pixie braids are a lot different than micro braids, and this video will show you a few methods to styling pixie braids in your hair. These two methods are the burn (seal) and pin curling the ends techniques. These examples are perfect for your hair if trying to achieve the bob ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw braided hair. Start off using grid paper and a pencil to practice. Then, draw two lines parallel together and draw a line in between each of those. From here, draw on a circle around these and continue the pattern all the way down until y ...more

It seems like everyone is wearing braids in their hair these days. French plaits are not just for toddlers anymore; these days every young celebrity is rocking this boho hippie chic look. If you would like to wear a cute headband with your own hair - or on someone else - chec ...more

Take your hair in a whole new direction with this fabulous variation on the classic French braid. The waterfall braid look is chic, but takes very little time. A great new look for a night out on the town with friends or a romantic date, all summer long.

Watch this video to learn how to braid corn rows on wavy and straight hair.

Interested in braided hairstyles? Before braiding hair, learn how to care for your hair with avocado, almond, grape seed, and more in this free hair care video series. Part 1 of 8 - How to Use hair braiding products. Use hair braiding products - Part 2 of 8. Click through to w ...more

Throughly cleaning your hair is important before braiding. Learn how to shampoo, condition, and oil your scalp in this free hairstyle video series about braided hair styles. Part 1 of 10 - How to Prepare hair for braids. Prepare hair for braids - Part 2 of 10. Click through to ...more

To make fantastic hair braid styles, you need to have the right tools. Learn the different combs you need to make braided hairstyles in this free video series. Part 1 of 9 - How to Use hair braiding tools. Use hair braiding tools - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch this vide ...more

Getting ready to style some braids or twists in your hair? If so, you may be using extensions, and if so, you're going to need how to properly part your real hair into sections. This video will show you the steps to prepping your natural hair before the braiding process. Secti ...more

Learn to style your hair with Senegalese twist braids using these instructions. -First, part out a section of your hair. -Now, split the sections into two parts. -Next, coil each part to the right. -Twist the right coil over and under the left coil. -Keep coiling and twisting ...more

Learn how you can create a double bun in your hair using two braids. This style works best with very long hair. Watch this video demonstration and you can learn how to style your hair in a double braided bun.

Like it or not, there's a very set idea of how a woman should do her hair on her wedding day. Usually we don't see permutations beyond either down and curly or up and curly. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a little fun with your hair on your wedding day! Check out th ...more

Unless you've been living under a WiFi disabled rock for the past year or two, you probably know about Nicole Richie. And if you've heard of the It girl, then you probably also know that she's been setting trends left and right with her bohemian, waif-y tendencies of dress and ...more

Classy and practical don't usually appear in the same sentence together, at leaast not when we're talking about hairstyles, but the descriptions certainly apply for this braided bohemian twist look. The French braid, which runs along the side and crown of your head, has a grea ...more

Leave your schlubby ponytails to your hot yoga class. Ponytails are great for getting hair out of your face for times when you're doing things more active than clicking a computer mouse, but braids add that extra chic touch that looks like you've actually put some effort into ...more

The hairband braid is exactly what it sounds like: It's a headband woven out of your own hair. Other than being super stylish, it also means you never have to worry about your headband falling out of your strands when you're digging into a burger too excitedly. Take a gander ...more

Inside out French braids are not nearly as complicated as they sound. Basically, creating an inside out French braid involves leaving the top, visible portion in a braid and the bottom portion in a flat weave. Learn how to create an inside out French braid and then tie it into ...more

In this video, we learn how to get a spunky hairdo with a fishtail braid. First, make sure you have straight and clean hair, then grab a teasing comb and tease from the back of your hair up to the front to give your hair a more volumized look. Spray with hair spray, then let t ...more

A Dutch braid is really just a French braid turned upside down. So rather than pleat your hair with the braid showing underneath the hair, with a Dutch braid the braid is on top, making it look more bulbous - and yes, milkmaid-ish. If you're in a French braiding hair rut that ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do braided hairstyles step by step. To begin, make a small section an inch wide and then section it into three parts. Cross them over like a braid, and as you go along, pick up pieces from each side and work it into each braid. Keep gathering ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a cute braided hairstyle on your American Girl. To start, you will first need to brush out the hair and then part it in the middle. From here, clip the right side of the hair and then clip the other side. Take the rest of the hair and tie i ...more

The great thing about braids is that they're so incredibly versatile. Spin a single braid through the crown of your hair and let the rest of your locks loose and you've got a pretty Lauren Conrad, girl next door look going on. Or add a few curls using a curling iron and tie yo ...more

A braided hairband is basically a headband that's made out of your own pretty hair. This means no painful pinching or tightness that comes with ordinary headbands. Also, braided hairbands are some of the simplest hairstyles you can create. They only require braiding a small s ...more

With sailors to ensnare and seashells to gather for their flimsy bras which break all to often, mermaids have little time to spare on their massively overgrown hair. When they have work to do and want their mane out of their face quickly they tie their locks into a mermaid br ...more

Not since Rapunzel have neverending braids and long, lush locks been so desired by fair maidens and their muscly suitors. Become one with your inner lost princess by watching this tutorial on how to create a Lauren Conrad braided hair look. It only takes about ten minutes and ...more

You know how some women won't leave the house without at least some rouge and red lipstick on? We're pretty sure that Nicole Richie can't leave the house without at least one bohemian hairband in her hair. The stylish It girl rocks the flowly, loosely wavy hair look along wit ...more

In this video, try a new hairstyle with this twist and braid method. Akiyia shows you how to get this unusual and stunning look with the simple twist and braid method. Be warned, if you or the person you're working on has thinning hair, you may want to start with braiding first.

Know how to French braid? Then you're already set to complete this bohemian French braided hairband hairstyle with ease. Based on the hippie hairstyle favored by stars like Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller, this French braided hairband is so princessy and will make you feel dol ...more

If you haven't already tried it, go ahead and do the French braid twist hairstyle, but in order to do that hairdo, you'll first need to know the basics of French braiding your hair. This video will show you the simple steps to the French braid, which is one of the most popular ...more

If you want to go back to the days of flirtatious high schoolers, than this flirty hairstyle is perfect for you. This schoolgirl look consists of messy, braided pigtails with two small elastic hair bands. These are super cute messy pigtails that are super easy to apply. Watch ...more

Though an L.A. native who starred in the apotheosis of a trendy L.A.-centric TV show, Lauren Conrad maintains a timelessly classic yet wearable style when it comes to her hair, makeup, and clothes (she even has her own line now for Kohls!). Her perfect taste is often copied b ...more

French braids are SO 2010. The newest trend in hairstyling is the Dutch braid, a novel take on the French braid that prizes itself on one interesting concept: Braiding your hair into itself so that the bulbous braid part faces outward rather than inward. It's a fun celebrity ...more

A side bang finds that perfect balance between function - it keeps the hair out of your face - and aesthetic value. Unlike a ponytail, which is sassy and cute but a wee bit too plain, a side braid adds feminine flair to your hairstyle. Take a look at this hairstyling video to ...more

The fishbone is a classic hair braiding style that is great for everyday wear or special occasions. Learn the step by step instructions for braiding the fishbone in this free hairstyle video series. Part 1 of 10 - How to Braid a fishbone hairstyle. Braid a fishbone hairstyle - ...more

Learn tips and techniques on how to braid hair including the swirl braid and a few other tips from a hairstyle expert in this free video clip series. Part 1 of 8 - How to Swirl braid. Swirl braid - Part 2 of 8. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Swirl braid ...more

An easy way to plait or braid hair is using this knotting technique. Separate two sections of hair into the same size of section. Then tie the two together one time by wrapping one section of hair over and then through the loop. Then both of those pieces of hair become one str ...more

Criss-cross corn rows are a stylish way to maintain your hair. This video tutorial demonstrates how to braid hair with criss-cross corn rows. Begin by dividing the scalp into four parts, with one line extending from ear to ear, and the other crossing down the center of the hea ...more

Learn tips and techniques on how to braid hair including the zig zag braid and a few other tips from a hairstyle expert in this free video clip series. Part 1 of 13 - How to Zig zag braid. Zig zag braid - Part 2 of 13. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Zig ...more

Ready to try and sew-in your own weave? It's a big decision. As with everything that concerns our hair, we struggle with the pros and cons and often dwell on what could go wrong. Pixie cut. Perm or not? New shade (of pink, purple, or blue). These are all major decisions becaus ...more

You've probably never heard of or seen an inside out French braid before. Which is all the more reason you should try this tutorial! While it definitely sounds difficult, an inside out French braid is basically how a French braid would look like if you flipped it over. So rath ...more

Did you know there are two ways to complete the French braid? There is the normal way, in which the braid comes out on top of your hair, and there is the inside out way, in which you braid your hair underneath the surface of your hair to create a less voluminous look. Both ar ...more

Thanks to A-list celebrities like Lauren Conrad and Vanessa Hudgens, braids weaved into the hair - whether as a hairband or just braided randomly through loose hair - have seen a significant upsurge in popularity over the last few years. And it's easy to see why. Super romant ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to style a sassy and sophisticated rope braid. First, you need to brush your hair out and apply hair wax in small amounts to it as you brush your hair back into a ponytail. Use a hair dryer to heat up the wax before you use it to make it easier t ...more

What we love about braided an/or curly hairstyles is that they're so romantic and make us feel like princesses. What we don't like is the fact that they take forever plus a day to do, which doesn't make us happy when we're in a rush to go to school in the morning. But this ha ...more

It's pretty odd that summer's hottest braided hairstyles are modeled after fish tails, given that fish don't possess much hair of their own. Either way, the fishtail braid/plait is a sexy look for everyone, especially adult women who want to wear braids without looking like Pi ...more

If hairstylist Ken Paves' name sounds familiar, that's because he's a bonafide celebrity in his own right. The haircare guru is a friend to Jessica Simpson, has starred on her reality show "The Price of Beauty," and does hair for big name celebrities including Jessica Simpson ...more

French braids are timeless hairstyles that make you look elegant and put together whether you're simply headed for Biology class or you're assembling a beautiful hairdo for a wedding. But don't you ever feel the need to spice things up every once in a while? Take a gander at ...more

Want to look like a mesmerizing fairy/storybook princess on prom night or homecoming? If so, then we've got the perfect hair tutorial for you. This extremely pretty updo features twirled and twisted hair braided in with a ribbon for a romantic feel.

Bohemian hair makes us happy. Maybe it's something about how "undone" it looks: Loose, wavy, and with stray hairs all over the place, it's the ultimate romantic hairstyle and somehow always elevates you from just woken up sleepy mole person to ravishing fairytale princess. In ...more

French braids have always been the much cooler and more elegant older sister of the basic braid (you know, the ones you wore in pigtails with Sesame Street ties when you were a kid). Which is why we love the way they add a whimsical touch to any hairstyle that incorporates the ...more

These adorable and plump fish tail braids are inspired by Japanese schoolgirls and their school-appropriate yet manga-infused beauty looks. A little bit Lolita and a little bit American Apparel, this hair look combines braids with slightly curled hair for a fun summertime way ...more

Fishtail or herring bone braiding is a very cool new style. Essentially, a fishtail braid is almost like a backwards version of your typical braid. Fishtails require only two pieces of hair instead of three and are actually quite easy to do. If you are looking for advice on ho ...more

Do you have long hair but want short hair for a day? With this video you can do that easily! First, section off your hair so half of it is up. Then, take the bottom portion and braid it. Tie it off at the end, then roll this into a bun and stick it to the base of your head. Ne ...more

Bohemian hair is quite a conundrum to us. It's supposed to look completely carefree, like you just spent the afternoon gathering daisies and stringing them up into a garland while the wind blew your hair gently into perfect Indie waves. But as any girl will tell you, that's no ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a cute and edge side ponytail. Start by taking the front of your hair, including your bangs and combing it back. After this, clip the ends of the hair onto the side of the head with a couple of bobby pins. Hair spray the hair after this, or ...more