If you can do a 3-strand braid you might want to try...

[Ramona_Fosca]

I love braiding but due to my DD 2 always being around me I hardly ever find the time and patience to do 4 or 5 strand braids...

So I have started looking for ways of combining french, dutch, lace etc. braid to creative updos and I know other people try that too (Simone, I am waiting for you here!).

This thread is meant to collect ideas about what you can do once you've mastered 3-strand (+french/dutch) braiding.

I'm going to start with

Lace braid into tuck

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4160&pictureid=55642

and

Three-fold french braids into ponytail
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4160&pictureid=59077

and

Diagonal French

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=884&pictureid=50866

Who wants to play?:D

[hmmm]

Ooh those are so beautiful! I love all your updos, I remember your ideas for shoulder length hair, too - so creative! I wish my hair was longer and not so layered... I'm subscribing to this thread anyway :D

[Dani]

Your hair and styles are absolutely gorgeous! You are a braiding pro. :D I am so excited to get to BSL (again!) so I can do these. I'm nuts for braiding and braids of any sort, and there's only so much I can do at shoulder-length. But I'm going to try the three-fold french braids with a ponytail right now! I usually just part my hair on the side and do a med/large english braid on the "large" side of my part, then a smaller braid on the other side, and I like that well enough. But these look great. Thanks so much for the stellar pics, and for posting this thread! I probably would've never come across your beautiful hair otherwise. :D

ETA: Oh yeah- could you tell me what your ideas for shoulder-length hair are, that hmmm mentioned? I am -very- interested. :D :D :D

[Pixna]

Those are oh so pretty!!! I can do a 3-strand English braid, but not much else. I'm not very patient when it comes to doing interesting styles and unusual braids.

In the first shot, your barrette looks a bit like a giant third eye in the back of your head. Guess that's good for watching your two-year-old. :laugh: And that last shot is hilarious (the hands, not your hair). Gave me a big smile! :gabigrin:

[Little_Bird]

You did the french diagonal yourself? It looks so cool!! I love it! I also love the lace into tuck french braid, that's very elegant!

I must try the diagonal tough! If I remember something for the regular 3 strand I'll try and do it and post it =D Still have to do the Arwen Braid for the style challenge thread tough...

(starts thinking about the arwen braid... I better get some arm pain pills! :cool:)

Thank's for sharing! And a very cool idea too! :flower:

[neon-dream]

Ooh I've never seen the first two before, they're so pretty I sometimes do a diagonal french or dutch braid if I'm feeling adventurous hah!
I'll try the others :)

[LadyVictoria]

Your updos are stunning! I am all thumbs when it comes to braiding my own hair, I have never been very good at it. I have been practicing a lot lately though & am definitely gonna try some of these.

[JamieLeigh]

I LOVE the diagonal French! :crush: That is absolutely fascinating to me, and I will have to try it.

I have a couple to share, they're very simple.

Twin French braids wrapped around my head like milkmaid (heidi?) braids and pinned with regular bobby pins.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2615&pictureid=36037

Regular Dutch braid, bunned at the nape of the neck and held with my green d12 stick.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2615&pictureid=50056

Just a regular French braid, ending in a bun and pinned with regular black bobby pins. :)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2615&pictureid=32691

[Pixna]

JamieLeigh, those are GORGEOUS, too!!! I can't wait until my hair is long enough for those -- then you can come over and braid my hair for me!!! :smirk:

[saskia_madding]

ooooooooooo ... I've fallen off the braiding wagon lately due to staying up late and then having no time in the morning to get ready, but for a while there I was really hardcore.

Diagonal french/dutches are awesome and really versatile
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=56712


Here's my lace braid into a braided bun
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=56714


This one was fun - one lace and one franch braid into two braided buns and held by the same sticks
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=57000


This one is a single half up braid threaded through a cinnabun, but it works just as well with a french/dutch braided bun.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=58529



Like this ... two accent braids threaded through a Dianyla braided bun
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=58523


Here's a lace braid headband that joins the rest of the hair in a french braided bun
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=59683
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=59682


Although you can't really tell from this picture, this is two french braided half ups threaded through a Dianyla braided bun
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=60579


And although this picture is kind of dark, it is a favourite hair style of mine - two diagonal lace braids into one braided bun
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=59684

[saskia_madding]

But overall, I just kind of like adding accent braids to everything
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=60196


That's all I've got for now, Ramona. :) I can't wait to see what other people come up with too. I could use an influx of new ideas.

[Pixna]

Simone, those are AWESOME!! You did all of those with APL-length hair??

[saskia_madding]

Honestly, I'm not sure my idea of APL is the same as this forum's. When I started doing those, my hair went to the top of my armpit line. Now I'm an inch or so below that, around the top of my bra strap.

[Aquamarine]

Wow, your braids are lovely! I can do french and dutch braids but I've never tried the french diagonal...it looks so elegant! Gotta give it a try:D

Jamie, those are very pretty!


ooooooooooo ... I've fallen off the braiding wagon lately due to staying up late and then having no time in the morning to get ready, but for a while there I was really hardcore.

Diagonal french/dutches are awesome and really versatile
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=56712

Really Elegant! you gave me new ideas:cool:

[saskia_madding]

Also, you guys should try this:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=38184&highlight=modified+french

It looks great and isn't too much of a deviation from the regular dutch/french braid.

[Medievalmaniac]

These are beautiful! Keep posting ideas! Simone, do you have a link for instructions for the Dianyla bun? I don't remember seeing that one before...?

[cmnt831]

All these braids are so cool! I so need to work on getting some of my old braiding skills back.

[yellowchariot]

Those styles rock! You all are very awesome at doing them excellent! The braids have a very complex and unique design pattern flow. I give them all. . . :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[enfys]

I'm so bad at French braids and I've never tried a Dutch, but I keep getting more and more inspiration to try and learn. I'm getting better!

These all look so good! What is it about braids that's so appealing?

[saskia_madding]

Medieval Maniac - It's just a Dianyla braid that I wrap into a bun. Here's the link for the braid (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652). I find that doing this helps to keep the braided bun much higher on your head than just an English braid and looks more flattering from the front.

[Ramona_Fosca]

That's all I've got for now, Ramona. :) I can't wait to see what other people come up with too. I could use an influx of new ideas.

Thank you!! Gorgeous styles!

I absolutely need to try this threaded through thing - I am just afraid I don't have enough hair for it...

Two dutch lacebraids into a cinnamon bun

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4160&pictureid=57264

[Ramona_Fosca]

ETA: Oh yeah- could you tell me what your ideas for shoulder-length hair are, that hmmm mentioned? I am -very- interested. :D :D :D

I think she's refering to either this post

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=646018#post646018

or that

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=537066#post537066

Have fun!

[saskia_madding]

The thing I love about threading the accent braids through the bun is that it doesn't eat up any of your length, so the braid is as long as your regular hair. With longer and thicker hair than mine, it can look quite stunning. :)

Basically, you just create the bun by wrapping it around the braid. It's pretty easy and looks neat. I can't wait to see other people's versions. :D

[RoseRedDead]

Note to self: February is French-Braid My Hair Each Day month.

These styles are so beautiful. I really really really need to practice my braiding more.

[DragonLady]

I LOVE the diagonal French! :crush: That is absolutely fascinating to me, and I will have to try it.

I have a couple to share, they're very simple.

Twin French braids wrapped around my head like milkmaid (heidi?) braids and pinned with regular bobby pins.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2615&pictureid=36037


Where, may I ask, did you get the d12 stick? I think that's so awesome. :)

[Ramona_Fosca]

Note to self: February is French-Braid My Hair Each Day month.


That's how I learned french braiding. I french braided each and every evening to wear it to bed - until I finally got the hang of it...

[elina333]

OMG you guys are amazing! I HAVe to learn how to do all these different braids... They're awesome! Im so impressed! :cheer:

[little_acorn]

Can I join in???

I have a dianyla braided bun with a split lace braid headband side view:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=60582
back view
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=60583

Dutch braid, split at bottom and tuck uner at top:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=59857

Full lace braid headband wrapped around a rosebun
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=59159

Three english braids bunned
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=60287

Two braids in a wrapped bun
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa221/Cheeseistheword/bun.jpg

Dutch braid with the tail bunned
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=60952

[yellowchariot]

Dutch braid with the tail bunned
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3744&pictureid=60952



Very cool sword accessory!
I don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but do you ladies think that a guy could get by wearing one of those sword type sticks?

(Though I'm rally asking on my behalf lol :D )

[DanielleRenae]

I love the diagonal french braid...I'm trying to master the french herringbone, but for some reason it looks like a regular french braid when I do it (the part that's actually attached to my head, not the hanging braid) and I'm not sure why. I'm making the sections small enough and I'm pulling it pretty tight...But oh well. I'll keep trying.

And btw, yellowchariot, perhaps you could pull off a sword if dressed in chainmail? lol.

[cmnt831]

Very cool sword accessory!
I don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but do you ladies think that a guy could get by wearing one of those sword type sticks?

(Though I'm rally asking on my behalf lol :D )
They are very cool, aren't they? If you like it, you should get one and wear it - even if it's only at home. You can always take pictures and show it off here, right? :D

[FrannyG]

I've done lots of different 3-strand braid styles, but this one is a favourite. :)

Click to see larger photo.http://tracker.publicbt.com:80/announce%20%20http://tracker1.torrentum.pl:6969/announce%20%20http://tpb.tracker.prq.to:80/announce%20%20http://tk2.greedland.net:80/announce%20%20http://gamebt.ali213.net:8000/announce%20%20http://tracker.openbittorrent.com:80/announce%20%20http://tracker.prq.to:80/announce%20%20http://trackhub.appspot.com/announce%20%20http://ultraluxx.appspot.com/announce%20%20http://tracker.openbittorrent.com/announce%20%20http://tracker.publicbt.com/announce%20%20http://tracko.appspot.com/announce%20%20http://tk.comicat.com/announce%20%20http://torrent.ipnm.ru/announce%20%20http://denis.stalker.h3q.com/announce%20%20http://tracker4.finalgear.com/announce%20%20http://betadoctor.appspot.com/announce%20%20http://theninjahideout.appspot.com/announce%20%20http://tracker.prq.to/announce%20%20http://tracker.bittorrent.am/announce%20%20http://nemesis.1337x.org/announce (http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/oopiedoop11/Hair/user7535_pic15004_1213749309.jpg)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/oopiedoop11/Hair/user7535_pic15004_1213749309_thumb.jpg (http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/oopiedoop11/Hair/user7535_pic15004_1213749309.jpg)

P.S. My hair is not orange. This photo was taken before my proper hair colour was restored. It's now more like my siggy and my recent photos in my gallery.

[katydid317]

How do you do a lace braid? I've never heard the term before. Is there a tutorial on LHC somewhere?

[little_acorn]

How do you do a lace braid? I've never heard the term before. Is there a tutorial on LHC somewhere?


Torrin paige has an excellent youtube tutorial on how to do various lace braids. There are other tutorials on youtube, but I learnt off her :D

[FrannyG]

A lace braid is when you add a new strand of hair to only one side of the braid instead of both sides, as you would do in French braiding. I don't know where there is a good tutorial anymore, as the best one, which was on Dreamweaver Braiding is not there anymore. The site's been down for quite a while.

My crown braid above was done doing a Dutch Lace Braid.

[Ma'am]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=4403&pictureid=56714


HELP!

What is this contraption CALLED???

And where can I get one?!!!

I had something similar years ago, but it was in a figure 8 shape. I loved it sooooo much. I lost it, but even if I hadn't, it wouldn't hold my hair now.

Can anyone advise me?

[little_acorn]

Ma'am this a shelot made by Ravenslair on Etsy, the figure 8 one you had might have been a flexi8 - HTH :flower:

[Ma'am]

THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I have tried to find one for YEARS, to no avail.

My original one came from Walmart or something, and was a lot cheaper!

Thank you SO much!

[Laurenji]

I do stuff with braids all the time - they're my favorite way to dress up my hair. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures at the moment...

[Rivanariko]

All of these pictures are amazing! I can never seem to get accent braids or any kind of variation on french braids to look right... I guess I just need more practice. I tried the diagonal french braid once and it just looked, and felt, crooked. I'll have to give it some more practice though. These braids into buns though, GORGEOUS! I'm going to HAVE to find some excuse to try some of them!

[Gumball]

Oh you can do tons of stuff! Victorians, lace headbands, french/dutch drapes, classics (half-up or full), french braided ponytails, and even an accent braid can dress up the simplest of styles!

[yellowchariot]

And btw, yellowchariot, perhaps you could pull off a sword if dressed in chainmail? lol.

I could pull it off while riding the chariot, mowing down evil weeds, poison ivy, and vicious thorns! Onward! :D


They are very cool, aren't they? If you like it, you should get one and wear it - even if it's only at home. You can always take pictures and show it off here, right? :D

^ Hey great idea! thanks cmnt831!

[eternallyverdan]

I'm so envious of everyone's french braiding skills! I made another attempt at one this evening, and it had little loops everywhere and looked incredibly greasy. It also took me 15 minutes to untangle the backbraid that had formed on the bottom 2/3 of my hair. I'll just have to content myself with looking and doing non-frenchy styles, I guess. Gorgeous updos on everyone!

[karli]

I like braiding dd:s hair, they look so much more impressing on her than on me:

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad248/karli348-2009/Sagashr.jpg

Wrapped around lacebraids, then a bun
her head

[kelly-j]

Wow, your braiding skills are awesome!
I especially loved the diagonal french braid. Very inspiring!

[cmnt831]

I'm so envious of everyone's french braiding skills! I made another attempt at one this evening, and it had little loops everywhere and looked incredibly greasy. It also took me 15 minutes to untangle the backbraid that had formed on the bottom 2/3 of my hair. I'll just have to content myself with looking and doing non-frenchy styles, I guess. Gorgeous updos on everyone!

This is exactly what happened to me when I was practicing the other day. The loops I can deal with, with practice I guess, but untangling the mess that formed on the ends was a nightmare. Maybe french braids aren't for people with curly ends? If anyone has a solution to this, I'm all ears.


^ Hey great idea! thanks cmnt831!

You're welcome :). Life's too short not to have fun with hairsticks :D.

[saskia_madding]

In terms of untangling, the sad and annoying truth is that you just have to do it frequently. Ever two or three turns, when I'm adding hair to the main braid, I'll run my hand all the way down the shaft of one of the strands.

That untangles one, and then I find the other two untangle much more easily. If they are really tangled then I will sometimes use a comb.

I'm not afraid to pull on my hair a little - although it breaks easily, I've learned to sort of *feel* the tension level that I know is safe, so if I feel the tension get tighter than I feel is safe, I'll just let go and detangle with one hand while holding the braid with another.

Although my hair is short right now, this method worked perfectly for me when I had longer hair.

The trick is not to let the tangled back braid get too overwhelming. A quick detangle every few turns works wonders.

[cmnt831]

Ah, thanks! I'll try to incorporate that technique next time - although, I already wish I had three or four hands :p.

[jeno]

This is my hairstyle for brazilian jiu-jitsu class.
http://i48.tinypic.com/15ouyl2.jpg
I've found out that dutch braids holds the hair much better than french braids.

[Gumball]

In terms of untangling, the sad and annoying truth is that you just have to do it frequently. Ever two or three turns, when I'm adding hair to the main braid, I'll run my hand all the way down the shaft of one of the strands.

That untangles one, and then I find the other two untangle much more easily. If they are really tangled then I will sometimes use a comb.

I'm not afraid to pull on my hair a little - although it breaks easily, I've learned to sort of *feel* the tension level that I know is safe, so if I feel the tension get tighter than I feel is safe, I'll just let go and detangle with one hand while holding the braid with another.

Although my hair is short right now, this method worked perfectly for me when I had longer hair.

The trick is not to let the tangled back braid get too overwhelming. A quick detangle every few turns works wonders.

That's so completely true. The longer the hair gets the more likely you'll have it braiding itself together from the bottom up as you go from the top down just by the motions you're doing, so a good bet is to prevent that from happening whenever it starts. A standard tangle is one thing, but having to pretty much undo a braid because you want to keep braiding is a whole different bag of tricks to contend with! :lol:

[khan]

Little acorn - your dutch braid, split into two braids is gorgeous. Wonderful - I'm going to have to try it.

[Kerri]

Everyones braids are awesome :thumbsup: :cheese:

I've got a few to add:


The Elling Woman's Braided bun:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34155

A variation on the Chinese bun (aka Cheshire Cat)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34198

Gibson Braids (2 braids, each tucked in twice)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34954

Braided cinnabun:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34331

Diagonal Dutch braid, bunned:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=35178

Some (huge!) double bun infinity variation (clickable):
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/Kerrikin/buns/th_doppelter-flechtachter.jpg (http://s679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/Kerrikin/buns/?action=view&current=doppelter-flechtachter.jpg)
(the XL Flexi8 is there just for decoration ;))

- Kerri

[little_acorn]

Kerri your buns totally rock - I love the 'Cheshire cat' :D

[Dani]

I think she's refering to either this post

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=646018#post646018

or that

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=537066#post537066

Have fun!

Oh, I just saw this - thank you so much for your help! :D Methinks I will have lots of fun. :cheese:

[Svenja]

So unbelievable pretty! Wow! This thread becomes my inspiration.

And here's my little addition. Two classics twirled into little snails at the back of the head and fixed with regular bobby pins. It looks chaotic (it was my first ever attempt) because of all the layers, but it works :D

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy205/FiendishMinx/th_DSC01500.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/albums/yy205/FiendishMinx/?action=view&current=DSC01500.jpg)

[FrannyG]

So many beautiful braids! You've all done such an amazing job. :cloud9:

[yellowchariot]

Kerri your buns totally rock - I love the 'Cheshire cat' :D

I agree with little_acorn! Very awesome indeed!

[Aquamarine]

This is my hairstyle for brazilian jiu-jitsu class.
http://i48.tinypic.com/15ouyl2.jpg
I've found out that dutch braids holds the hair much better than french braids.This style's really elegant and looks like a nice way to do your hair while working out.:)

[Aquamarine]

Everyones braids are awesome :thumbsup: :cheese:

I've got a few to add:

A variation on the Chinese bun (aka Cheshire Cat)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34198

Gibson Braids (2 braids, each tucked in twice)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34954

Braided cinnabun:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=34331

Diagonal Dutch braid, bunned:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2671&pictureid=35178

Some (huge!) double bun infinity variation (clickable):
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/Kerrikin/buns/th_doppelter-flechtachter.jpg (http://s679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/Kerrikin/buns/?action=view&current=doppelter-flechtachter.jpg)
(the XL Flexi8 is there just for decoration ;))

- KerriThose are some really pretty styles!Your Gibson braids are lovely.:flower:This thread's getting very interesting.:)

[maria_asa]

All these braids are awesome and a real inspiration for me to take up braiding again. I only wish my braids weren't so tiny. I don't really know what I'm doing wrong since I've seen people with even thinner hair than mine who's braids look much thicker. Suggestions?

[Svenja]

Maybe your braids are too tight?

[maria_asa]

Maybe your braids are too tight?

I thought so too but even when I make the braids very loose they are tiny. I just don't get it :shrug:

[Ramona_Fosca]

Reviving this thread with a link to the Masara-braid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND5dJXnBs2k). Thank you to our wonderful ladies Masara and Torrin!

I've seen awesome examples of this at the "wear each hairtoy once" thread - maybe somebody could add an action pic since I did not get around to taking a picture yet...

[countryhopper]

Awesome braids! I've got my left hand entangled in a lace braid as I type!

[Masara]

Reviving this thread with a link to the Masara-braid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND5dJXnBs2k). Thank you to our wonderful ladies Masara and Torrin!

I've seen awesome examples of this at the "wear each hairtoy once" thread - maybe somebody could add an action pic since I did not get around to taking a picture yet...

I suppose I ought to post an action pic

This was last week with Ravenslair pins
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=716&pictureid=66215

And this is a larger version of my signature pic

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=399&pictureid=40431

[spidermom]

Oh what fun! Lots of good ideas in this thread. Here are a couple I haven't seen here yet.
This is about 6-8 braids, one above the other. My son dubbed the style "dread-hawk":
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/dreadhawk4.jpg
This is a snail braid (dutch braid curved and coiled):
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/nautilus.jpg
Perimeter braid open (similar to lace braid):
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/pbraid1.jpg
Perimeter braid tucked, pinned, and brought together in the back:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/2lhc607.jpg

[spidermom]

And here's a bonus shot:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/MO3.jpg

Little spidey! And dig those bangs!

[yellowchariot]

spidermom, your pics rock! Awesome braided-do's!

[Pixna]

And here's a bonus shot:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/MO3.jpg

Little spidey! And dig those bangs!

Awwww!! That is just too darned cute!! :gabigrin:

[kevala]

I haven't done it in a while, but I used to like an upside down french braid with a bun at the top...I haven't seen that mentioned yet and it's a fun style!

There are so many good ideas here. I can't see most of the pictures, but I'm still feeling inspired! I especially love Karli's lace braids with bun...beautiful. I'll try that tomorrow, I think!

[little_cherry]

Wow! Fantastic updos everyone! I need to find the pic I did of the S shape dutch on the back of my head with flowers! I have so many memory cards I have to go through! :D

[Juliannaissance]

Beautiful hairstyles :), I can do some that are similar..though I still haven't mastered the dutch braid and the lace braid..I can do the french though :happydance:

[Teazel]

Eee, awesome braided styles! I must try that snail thing, it looks amazing.

Can I play, too? I'm usually too lazy to attempt 4+strand braids, so 3 strands are for me.

Braided Figure-8:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=25309

Dutch Braid with Equilibrium Bun:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=28252

AprilElf's Braid Flip:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=29830

Sock bun dressed up with a plait:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=6031

I'd better stop. There are more braid pics in my albums. :)

[little_acorn]

*le sigh* I always love your braid pics Teazel and then feel slightly green with envy :flower:

[spidermom]

Nice braids Teazel. Your sig pic is most awesome.

[Teazel]

Thank you kindly, little_acorn and spidermom! :D

I've just washed my hair, so I'm planning to try the snail braid (or whatever it's called) later today. :cheese:

[little_acorn]

Thank you kindly, little_acorn and spidermom! :D

I've just washed my hair, so I'm planning to try the snail braid (or whatever it's called) later today. :cheese:
Pics if you do :flower: - pretty please :flower:

[embee]

Whimper. :( I am envious. My braid, one single english braid is very thin. If I try any dutch or french or lace, it's all scalp showing everywhere, ugly ugly ugly. Hair is too thin, too fine, too straight. Any bun made with a braid is just a little nub on the back of my head.... discouraging.

[RecklessCharlie]

Very cool sword accessory!
I don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but do you ladies think that a guy could get by wearing one of those sword type sticks?

(Though I'm rally asking on my behalf lol :D )

You should try it!
I have a friend who wears a sword stick in his hair every now and then - but he's 6' 5" and looks an ancient Saxon warrior so no one would be telling him his hair 'sword' looked funny :p

Beautiful braids everyone!! I'm going to try a few before long.

[Juliannaissance]

Very cool sword accessory!
I don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but do you ladies think that a guy could get by wearing one of those sword type sticks?

(Though I'm rally asking on my behalf lol :D )
Whether it's a sword or a regular hair stick, I think guys look good in them. :) Go ahead yellowchariot, give it a shot! :cheese:

[countryhopper]

Eee, awesome braided styles! I must try that snail thing, it looks amazing.

Can I play, too? I'm usually too lazy to attempt 4+strand braids, so 3 strands are for me.

Braided Figure-8:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=25309

Dutch Braid with Equilibrium Bun:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=28252

AprilElf's Braid Flip:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=29830

Sock bun dressed up with a plait:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=583&pictureid=6031

I'd better stop. There are more braid pics in my albums. :)

Do you know that you are my hair hero?? I love every single style I've seen you wear! I think my favorite is the one you have in your sig-- with the two braided buns that wrap around each other... gorgeous!! I wish I had your hair! and such pretty streaks, too!

[Teazel]

Pics if you do :flower: - pretty please :flower:

Alas, I cut my left index finger while chopping tomatoes - and with or without a bandaid it's really hard to do anything much with your hair with a cut finger! The snail braid will have to wait.

(Thank you so much, countryhopper! :o)

[little_acorn]

Alas, I cut my left index finger while chopping tomatoes - and with or without a bandaid it's really hard to do anything much with your hair with a cut finger! The snail braid will have to wait.

(Thank you so much, countryhopper! :o)


eeek - poor you - I hope your finger heals quickly :flower:

I can wait :drama: for the snail braid, almost patiently too :p

[Beets]

OK, here's my snail braid (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=4777&pictureid=68638). Don't laugh.

OK, laugh, but don't tell me that you did.

Well, fine then, we'll laugh together about it.

Clearly this one needs a little practice, and for me to be just a little more relaxed in my approach to updo's. :o

[yellowchariot]

You should try it!
I have a friend who wears a sword stick in his hair every now and then - but he's 6' 5" and looks an ancient Saxon warrior so no one would be telling him his hair 'sword' looked funny :p

Beautiful braids everyone!! I'm going to try a few before long.


Whether it's a sword or a regular hair stick, I think guys look good in them. :) Go ahead yellowchariot, give it a shot! :cheese:

^ Thanks for the support! :D

Beets and Teazel, those braids are amazing!

[hmmm]

OK, here's my snail braid (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=4777&pictureid=68638). Don't laugh.

OK, laugh, but don't tell me that you did.

Well, fine then, we'll laugh together about it.

Clearly this one needs a little practice, and for me to be just a little more relaxed in my approach to updo's. :o

I think it's a really cool attempt! And so snail-like! :D

[Teazel]

It looks pretty good to me, Beets! :thumbsup:

Thanks, yellowchariot. :)