We Hung our Wreath with Care

Sans Ponytail Side Buns

I didn't have four elastics in front of me to put her hair in two ponytails first before making the side buns. So I just started braiding near the hairline and went in a circle. Elastic problem solved. :)

Candy Cane Braid

She and her cousin loved sitting at the table together playing with Grandma's kindle while I did both of their hair.

http://www.princesshairstyles.com/2012/12/christmas-hairstyles-candy-cane-side.html

Pull Through Braid

http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/hairstyles/time/5-10mins/pull-through-braid/

Lace Hairstyle (Great for New Year)

Instead of three rows of braids, I did two to save time. It still turned out lovely.

http://youtu.be/_1VY3ysfR80

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

EVERYONE smiled at this hairstyle when we went out to a restaurant and to dance class. Two friends on Facebook sent me a picture of another model to give me the idea. Thank you, Lori and Suzanne!

Festive colors

The idea came from the link below. Like everything else, I had to settle for the simplified version.

http://www.princesshairstyles.com/2010/12/holiday-hairstyle.html

Easy Rolled Braid Updo

She had on a different dress for the occasion this morning; now we get orange, silver, and purple--a wonderful color palette for December, don't you think?

http://babesinhairland.com/hairstyles/easy-rolled-braid-updo/

Stacked or Wrapped Braids

For little princesses, regular braids are just charming!

http://babesinhairland.com/hairstyles/wrapped-braids/

Another version that I tried on my sister was to make fishtail braids instead and then wrap them around. She got a lot of compliments from people saying, "Elegant!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_1V4mWuBXg

P.S. This was the style Katniss Everdeen wore on reaping day in Hunger Games.

Romantic Braided Updo

This was a pleasant surprise for two reasons:

-I didn't have this in my mind as an end goal.

-It stayed all day through dance class!

http://youtu.be/HAtVCkcgXNI

Fan Club Winner

This one wins me a fan club every time.

http://youtu.be/3h3PeLtJMTc

Prim's Bow Braid

Catching Fire, Hunger Games

Here are two variations of Prim's bow braid. (Tangles are better avoided when all the hair is contained rather than just half of it.)

http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/hairstyles/time/5-10mins/primbowbraid/

Renaissance Crown Braids

Someday I will get as fancy as the link below--as soon as a volunteer and I both happen to have about four hours of spare time.

http://www.girlsgonehair.com/renaissance-hairstyles/renaissance-9/

S-shaped Everyday Braids

In a few hours, we'll be going to Disney on Ice!

http://youtu.be/C0_v_Fkb1TE

French Twist with Braid

This is an unusual french twist with a braid tucked in there. I had to try it at least once.

http://youtu.be/6ro_zrA96Ok 

French Twist with Soft Accent

After I did this, she wanted her hair down again and flowing. (Thanks, Pocahontas!)

http://youtu.be/owiW-2PxQHw

Round Braid Bun

Lovely for church.

http://youtu.be/szZKsftjTII

Fishtail Braid

http://youtu.be/o_iV6eOwMK4 

Side Buns with Zig Zag Part

I wish my hair could be this cute. Hers was completely out of the way while she played.

The idea stemmed from the traditional single bun shown here:

http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/hairstyles/time/5-10mins/lace-braided-bun/

Spider Bun

No arachnophobia here. He stayed with her all day.



http://youtu.be/R_hIK3kXBvs 

Sport Braid with Ribbon

Love the faux fur on her pant legs!!!
This is a combination of two styles: "jewel in the middle" ribbon braid and the diagonal ribbon braid.

http://youtu.be/Fz0VULqfay4

Everyday Headband Braid

While this was going on,

that was also going on.

 

http://youtu.be/t9387Ghg28o 

Winter Elegance

http://youtu.be/bHTTrFs1prU 

Snow White and the Huntsman

I tried to do this one from memory before I studied the picture more closely. (Yes, I know, do my homework first before attempting a practical skills exam.)

http://youtu.be/xpSJic4-l_I

Leafy Lettuce Edge Ruffle

Braids give body to hair too--looks like curls won't be the only hero.

You know those cute little girl dresses that have the hems stretched and then serged with a narrow stitch to create the darling mini ruffles?  They also look like the edges of a salad lettuce.

See? What a cute design inspiration for dresses and hair--straight from the vegetable patch!

http://youtu.be/1Qfqim-bRVo

Elephant Ears

In a creative mood this morning.

Circle Braid

 Let's pretend the cereal bowls aren't in the picture and the table is wiped clean.

 A classic style great for any age

http://youtu.be/Qn0PTZrOZR4

Looped Zipper Updo

We played dress up. This style is best on thicker, mature hair. But since we were playing dress up,
anything was worth trying for fun.

http://youtu.be/s_6lE0nqWJ4

Milkmaid Braids

What a cutie today!

http://babesinhairland.com/hairstyles/milkmaid-braids/ 

4 Strand Round Braid

http://babesinhairland.com/hairstyles/4-strand-braid-videos/

Braided Flower Summer Hairstyle

Uh oh, I better trade in my brush for a broom. (Excuse me while I tend to her brother.) http://youtu.be/gIMuYt9IYkA

Double Braids with Bow Corset

http://youtu.be/uSCRbTWc-uM

Ribbon Laced Triple Braids

We were having a bad hair day, so we slapped a wig on her--major cop out!

That afternoon, we laced it up to get rid of my guilt. Yes, I'm aware that the right and left side are not symmetrical--I ran out of ribbon on the right side and had mercy on my squirming daughter. I called it a day and let her out of her chair.

http://youtu.be/3MT4W2WAb4I 

Elegance Then and Now

Then: 9 AM

Now: 4 PM
No matter how fancy, she IS still a child. :)

http://youtu.be/It8pUhIdd2E 

Thumbelina Ponytail

She told me she wanted to be Thumbelina today. It's the version on Netflix that she watches about every other day right now.

http://youtu.be/e2EbUidbinU

Not Your Ordinary French Braid

http://youtu.be/G9n6a25rDls 

Alternating Sides Braid

Remember what I said about the cooked spaghetti texture? She had a full head of beautiful curls about 52 seconds ago. Here's what's left of it by the time I got to the photograph moment in our morning routine.

http://youtu.be/lzbTCvmpS2U