Braids

If you are looking for a cute prom hairstyle that is easy to do, check out this video. In this tutorial, learn how to style a beautifully bohemian braided look that will be beautiful with any dress. So, if you need a cute, red carpet ready hairstyle for any occasion, follow al ...more

In this video, learn how to do a quick and super easy rope braid in less than two minutes to spice up a side ponytail and keep your hair out of your face. This look can be worn anytime - it is casual enough for daytime and looks classy enough for the evening. Wherever this hai ...more

We've found that if you add French braids to any hairstyle, you instantly add a dose of romantic charm and Rapunzel-ness. We have no doubt that you're an independent woman with no need for a knight in shining armor, but isn't it fun to feel princess-y every once in a while? T ...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

Watch this fashion tutorial video from ThreadBanger to learn how to braid fabric without it fraying. You'll need three strips of fabric, pins, and a sewing machine. You can embellish just about anything with your new braids, and this instructional video will help you braid lik ...more

This tutorial video will teach you to crochet braid your hair. Crochet braiding your hair can help you make your hair look new and different for a big day out. Crochet braid your hair - Part 1 of 2. Click through to watch this video on youtube.com Crochet braid your hair - Par ...more

Adding extensions to braided hair rows lengthens the braid that hangs off the scalp. Learn how to add braided extensions with this free hair braiding video series. Part 1 of 3 - How to Add extensions to braided hair rows. Add extensions to braided hair rows - Part 2 of 3. Clic ...more

You don’t have to live in the Swiss Alps or know how to yodel to wear this cute braided style. Learn how to create a triple braid with these hair braiding tips. You will need at least medium length hair, a comb, bobby pins, and an elastic band. Did you know? Researchers have l ...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

In this online video series learn to create hairstyles from expert professional hair designer Liz Muller as she demonstrates how to fashion the French braid, flip, high updo, split hairstyle, twist bun, and the pony tail. Part 1 of 14 - How to Make buns, twists and braids with ...more

This video by Mschanda instructs viewers on how to 'French braid with or without extensions'. The instructor uses a mannequin to show how to french braid actually how to corn row. Extensions are fake loose hair (either synthetic or human) used in this case to make the hair app ...more

This Video was Inspired by my Mom. It will show you how to curl your Braid or Twist with Yarn. This is a really easy & Pretty Technique. This is a diffrent look to use in place of the perm rod rollers. I love both methods!!

A braided bookmark is pretty easy to make and can be a neat gift for a pal. This video tutorial teaches you how to make a braided bookmark using multicolored paper strips. Choose your favorite colors and even add some personal flair for the perfect design. Part 1 of 2 - How to ...more

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

Making friendship bracelets are easy and keeps friends in touch even when apart. Not everybody wants to show off their friendship to everyone, but if you do, this video tutorial will show you how to make a friendship bracelet, specifically the Swirl N Braid friendship bracelet ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to French braid your bangs to the side. First, take your hair smoothing cream and place it into your bangs, only using a very small amount. Next, take the top layer of your bangs and divide it into three separate pieces. Once you do this, start b ...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

If you're a fan of braids, try these ones on for size. Not only will you learn one kind of braiding technique for your hair, but you'll learn three different ones: A stylish fishtail braid, a four-stranded flat braid, and a four-stranded round braid. Watch carefully and you co ...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

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

Create a cute headband out of your own hair with this braiding trick. You Will Need: * Long hair * Elastic bands * Bobby pins Step 1: Comb your hair Comb through your hair to remove tangles. *Tip: You’ll have an easier time working with hair if it hasn’t been washed for a d ...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

There's two good reasons to make a friendship bracelet. One, they show your best friend you care, and two, they're super easy! All you need is thread or yarn, 16 strings of any color, and tape or a clipboard. Then, you just braid the bracelet using the double chain knot techni ...more

French braids are undeniably the older, more put together and elegant sister of regular braids. This makes French braids a beautiful alternative to normal braids for times when you want to look gorgeous with minimal effort. Take a look at this video to learn how to create thr ...more

It's easy braiding your friend's hair into a French braid (if you, well, know how to do a French braid), but doing it on yourself is another story. For many gals, not being able to see how the hair is coming together makes it that much more difficult to French braid your own h ...more

This is a very unique type of braid. It is similar to a French braid, in the sense that it runs close to your head but different because it pops out instead of falling flat on your scalp. If you would like to mix up your look, check it out and follow along. This look will take ...more

If you are looking for an awesome look for summer that will stay put and out of your face, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to create this style from superstar Nicole Richie. You will learn how to do this step by step and be ready to walk the runway ...more

Got a cardio kickboxing session but your usual headband is nowhere to be found? Watch this video to quickly tie your follicles into a French-braided side ponytail (you can, of course, wear the ponytail in back if you're not feeling quite that perky). The French braid gets all ...more

Are you getting just a little tired of your crochet weave? Sounds like it's time for a change. In this video, you'll be shown the easy way to remove your crochet weave. Use this method to also remove your braids.

Bohemian headbands are everywhere in Hollywood. Fashion designer and waif Nicole Richie is frequently spotted wearing them around town as well as on the red carpet (showing just how versatile they are), and Mischa Barton doesn't leave the house without one. But don't waste yo ...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

This video contains everything you need to know or will ever need to know about braiding. Consider it your visual encyclopedia of braiding types and techniques. Take a gander (and perhaps grab a cup of coffee because it's going to be a long one) to learn how to create a Frenc ...more

Scorpion pleats are not in fact fierce-looking hair braids that are out to sting you. Rather, when we're talking about hair, scorpion pleats are fun, upturned pleats that are slightly messy. When paired along with a traditional French braid, scorpion pleats add a dimension of ...more

It seems the French invent all the cool things! If you want to braid your hair in a new and stylish way, check out this video. Besides their kisses and their fries, the French have also got a braid that's perfect for many occasions. Step 1: Brush hair Brush your hair until ...more

In this tutorial learn how to replicate Lauren Conrad's classic braided updo from the MTV Video Music Awards. LC is known for her stylish braids and in this video, you will get a step by step on how to achieve one of her most popular looks. This style is pretty and up-swept bu ...more

This is a tutorial on tying the knot for the crochet braid. Tying the knot is so second nature to me, that I am not very skilled when it comes to explaining how to do the procedure. That, I think, is very apparent in this video. I am kind of fumbling through this experiment an ...more

Once you've mastered French braids you've opened yourself up to an entire universe of hairstyling options you never had before. Take the elegant low side French braid updo in this hairstyling tutorial, for instance. At the crown of the head it starts off as a French braid usu ...more

This video demonstrates how to weave a friendship bracelet with 10 strings & a braiding disc.

Half-up hairstyles are a great way to get hair off the face, but still keep the look of having the hair down. Braids work well for curly hair which can easily slip out of hair-dos. Take a small section of hair on the side of the head and make a braid, and secure with a small h ...more

Lara Croft is a hot, butt kicking superhero and in this tutorial, you will learn how to style your hair like Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider films. This elegant braid is great for anything from a fancy night out to an evening spent running full speed after the bad guys. You ...more

Judging by her beautiful (sometimes braided) loose, carefree hairstyle, Pocahontas was the original bohemian It girl. Before stars like Nicole Richie made being a hippie - and dressing like one - mainstream, Pocahontas was doing her thing authentically. So if you're looking f ...more

This is a great look if you don't have (or want) the hair that's required of it. It's a really awesome braids hairstyle. The best thing to do is to use your own hair extensions (yes, from your own hair) which you can use over and over again, and not have to worry about it not ...more

This hairstyle is perfect for all you schoolgirl glamsters who wish you lived in the eighties. It's a cute and chic look, with a few braids here and there, and a grungy ponytail on one side. This hairstyle hardly takes up your time, and looks awesome, and messy.

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

Sweet breads are served with coffee in Finland. This how to video shows you how to make different shapes and braids for Nisu or pulla bread. Watch how easy it is to braid these Finnish pulla breads.

Fishtail braids can be a little tricky, but the look is worth the effort. Divide the hair into two sections. In order for the hairstyle to look neat from the front, gather the front section of hair and secure it in the back with a bobby pin. Then, take one section of the hair ...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

2ne1 is one of the most popular Korean girl groups out on the Asian pop scene right now, and their success can be attributed as much to their catchy bubblegum pop songs as to their eclectic style. The girls especially love to have fun with their hair. In this tutorial, you'll ...more

If you have longer hair and sometimes get tired of it hanging in your face but don't want to just pull your hair back in a ponytail, try braiding it. Learning how to create hair braids does involve a bit of a curve, but once you've got it down, you can put a braid in someone's ...more

A small section of the hair is taken and separated into three parts. It is then braided nearest to the end. The centered hair of the three is held. Then there is the pushing up of the other two side hairs. This creates a design. Hair pin is used to attach the designed hair to ...more

How to braid hair in several different ways; get professional tips and advice on methods, techniques, and products for doing your own hairstyling in this free beauty video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Braid hair in different ways. Braid hair in different ways - Part 2 of 15. ...more

If you love braiding your hair but want to take your style up a notch, then pigtail braids are the perfect solution. All you need is a brush, a hair band,a comb and a hair ribbon. First, separate a small section on the left side of the head, and separate into 3 pieces. Braid t ...more

Making a braid can be fast and simple. First start off with three pieces of string that are tied together at the top. Lay out the bundle of string flat so that all three pieces can be seen. Next, take the left string and move it over the center one so that the left string is 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

What hairstyle is more elaborate and pretty than a ponytail but less complicated - and time consuming - than a full on curly updo? The answer is a fishtail braid. Don't worry, you won't end up looking like Pippi Longstockings come to life; fishtails braids are super mature and ...more

Get those annoying wisps of hair out of your face in time for your afternoon pilates session while still looking put together by braiding your bangs into a hair headband. This is a bohemian look that has been seen on the likes of Nicole Richie and Mischa Barton, who love its ...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