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HAIR TUTORIAL | HOW TO FISHTAIL BRAID


It has been a while since we had a hair or makeup tutorial to share with you. Summer is coming and the weather is warming up we thought a fish-tail braid seemed only fitting. Pair this stylish hair do with your favorite summer sundress, wedges and a little gloss and you are good to go.
Thanks to the Southern California hair and makeup guru Erica of 1011 Makeup + Hair for showing us how to fishtail braid. The pretty pictures of Caitlin were taken by Lane Dittoe Photography and the perfect getting ready robe is by none other than Plum Pretty Sugar. Read on for exact instructions from Erica.

Read on for instructions on how to fishtail braid your hair. Again a special thanks to 1011 Makeup and Hair and Lane Dittoe Photography for sharing this with us.
Step one:
Gather hair into a ponytail and secure with a clear elastic band. You can either cut the band for a loose braid or you can wrap the band with hair to hide it upon completion.
Step two
Divide the hair in the pony tail into two equal parts. If you would like to wrap the band with hair when finished, leave a small piece aside, separate from the two equal parts, and do not include this piece as you braid.
Step three:
Take a small piece from the outside of side one and pass the piece to side two (you can decide which side will be one and two). Next, take a small piece from the outside of side two and pass it to side one. Continue this process.  Once you pass each piece over you can forget about them, just let them gather into their new sides.
To keep the braid tight, every so often you can take side one and side two and pull them away from each other. This will help tighten the pieces you have already placed and braided.
Step four:
Once you have finished the braid (takes a lot longer than a normal three strand braid), you can secure the ends with an elastic band.  At this point you can either carefully cut the elastic at the top of the braid, or you can take the piece you set aside and wrap the band, securing the end with a bobby pin.
For a looser braid, upon completion, you can gently pull the braid apart, helping to separate the pieces a bit, loosening the braid.
For a sleeker braid, make sure to brush through your hair first, and try to keep the braid as tight as possible.
For a “messy/ boho” braid, you can add texture prior to starting the braid by curling your hair or teasing your hair a bit, and don’t worry about keeping the braid too tight as you work. This will help the braid to appear a bit thicker and looser. Spray with a light finishing spray.

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AIR TUTORIAL | HOW TO HALO BRAID


Brought back into fashion by celebrities such as Sienna Miller and the Olsen twins, the halo braid is drawing interest from many woman for its organic and natural look as well as the timeless beauty of the style. For that reason, it is becoming a popular choice for women who are preparing to say their nuptial vows at the altar. The problem is that a halo braid isn’t exactly easy and even women who have braided hair their whole life may have difficulties achieving a flawless halo for their wedding day. With this in mind, the following ultimate wedding halo braid guide will walk you through the potentially tricky process and make sure that you are able to create the perfect halo for one of the most important days of your life instead of a frazzled look that will be immortalized in your wedding photos
The big secret to having a perfect halo is starting with the right hair. Trying to get a great halo with wet hair is not simply hard – it’s almost impossible! Wash your hair with a dry shampoo or one that has volumizing effects for the best possible starting point. Use a towel and hair dryer to get rid of any moisture that will add difficulty to the process. Don’t worry about the little bit of frizz that may appear – it will be dealt with later.

Read on for exact instructions on How To Halo Braid. A special thanks to ByHairstylesDesign.com  for providing instructions. Southern California make and hair artist,1011 Makeup for making this fun wedding hairstyle come to life. We cannot wait to see all you boho-chic brides rocking the Halo Bride in their wedding photos.
1. Clip the sides and back of the hair into place, leaving the longer hair clipped and trailing down the neck and back. You can use simple clips and this area can look messy as the main focus will be on the braid.
2. Pulling the hair up from the ear, it can be divided into a normal French braid of three sections and woven across the front of the forehead. As you work with the braid, more pieces of hair can be incorporated to keep the halo firmly in place.
3. As you cross the opposite ear from where you started, it is time to start bringing the clipped hair into the braid and it can be secured with well placed and hidden clips, bobby pins, and other tools.
4. Coming full circle around the head, you will need to pin the last bit of hair to the first part of the braid. If done correctly, this will create a seamless appearance and the point where the braid starts and ends will be completely hidden from view.
5. At this point, there will probably still be a decent amount of frizz. To finish the look, simply add a healthy dose of hairspray and fluff up the halo using the fingers. The frizz will fall in place and you can choose to either go with a natural halo braid or a more polished and glamorous look.
As with many other things, remember that practice makes perfect and you should ask your hairdresser to go through a dry run to make sure they are able to deliver the exact halo braid that you are looking for. This should be done a few weeks before the actual wedding to make sure you have time to make last minute changes or switch to a different hairstylist, if needed. It may seem tricky at first, but the halo braid becomes easier to perfect with each successive try. The benefit of having a classic and timeless look on your wedding day will definitely be worth the effort.
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