Pony-braid~ very fancy and relatively easy! (pics)

**arc691** · July 14th, 2011, 05:21 AM

Today I tried something different~ once I got all the bobby pins in the right place, it was actually comfortable and I didn't notice my hair at all!

It's a lot of pictures, I know!

I'll try and explain what I did~ hopefully it makes sense!

First, I braided two simple English braids, one on each side of my face. I made them high, with little sections of hair right over my eyebrows.

Then I made a ponytail with the rest of my hair.

I braided the ponytail in the Greek-key look~ one really small section and two larger sections, English braided.

About 2/3 of the way down this braid, I put a ponytail holder. I divided that remaining hair into two small English braids.

I folded the bigger Greek-key braid up underneath, then wrapped the two smaller English braids around the base of the ponytail and pinned them in place with bobby pins.

Then I took the two English braids from the front and brought them together underneath my "pony-braid." I criss-crossed them and wrapped them down the length of the folded Greek-key braid.

I still had long tail-ends left over from these two English braids, so I tucked them under the bottom of the "pony-braid" and brought them back up the underside, until I reached the top where I pinned them in place with bobby pins.

There, that's the best I can do! Hopefully you see what I'm getting at

for dropping by!

**turquoisebud** · July 14th, 2011, 05:48 AM

Wow! Looks really good! It reminds me of Medieval princesses or something.

great job!
ETA: you always have a self defense weapon when you wear this style - just in case!

**skyblue** · July 14th, 2011, 05:50 AM

that is a true work of art! It looks gorgeous!
And btw your explanation was very clear
sounds easy and simple to do
I love it on you!

**Heartwillfollow** · July 14th, 2011, 05:52 AM

never too many pictures (hugs) always love what you share !!!!!

**arc691** · July 14th, 2011, 05:58 AM

Aww, you all are so nice! Thanks so much for your compliments and kind words~

**vanity_acefake** · July 14th, 2011, 06:03 AM

Your hair looks Beautiful. I adore all your hairstyles.
I can only dream that one day my hair grows as long as yours.

**arc691** · July 14th, 2011, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by vanity_acefake

Your hair looks Beautiful. I adore all your hairstyles. I can only dream that one day my hair grows as long as yours.

Thanks so much! Actually, this style would probably be a lot easier on shorter hair!
I had to improvise and do a lot of folding and tucking

**Lielananna** · July 14th, 2011, 06:47 AM

Your style looks really good and I can't wait to try it out. I've been looking for updos that protect my ends but aren't buns since my head has been a little extra sensitive lately. The explanation also sounds pretty clear and easy to understand.

**Asequui** · July 14th, 2011, 06:55 AM

You may not have noticed your hair but I'm sure others did. It's breathtaking!

I can't wait until my hair is long enough to try this!

**Madora** · July 14th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Thank you for your lovely pictures and instructions, Arc! It looks wonderful BUT I had qualms about pulling the those delicate front hairs back so tightly into the ponytail.

Also, the weight of that doubled braid, as magnificent as it is, would give me a headache! More power to you, if you can wear this style with ease!!