French Braided Bangs

Jennifer Aniston 

Lauren Conrad

French braiding your bangs used to be the thing to do to keep your bangs out of your face but now it has transformed into a stylish trend. The french braided bangs started to appear on the red carpet shortly after the trend started.  After hitting the red carpet, it was and is still being seen everywhere.  Whether your in the gym, at church, or at a wedding, the braided bangs are seen!

Shawn Johnson

I have explained in my post before this how to french braid, simply follow those steps on your bangs.  For further written instructions, click here.  Also, below is a video demonstrating the braid as well.

Basic French Braid

French braids have been around for a long time and I am convinced that they will never fade out.  French braids are simple but fun and always add some elegance to your style.  It doesn't matter if you're 10 or if you're 40, there is some kind of braid for you! Here are some brief steps and pictures on how to do a simple french braid down the back of your head:

1. Comb your hair and then grab the section
of your hair where you want the braid to start.

2. Separate the section of hair you have chosen into three different sections.

3.  Cross the right section over the middle section.

4. Cross the left section of over the middle section.

5.  Grab a new section of hair near the right
section and gather it with the right.
With the new hair gathered, cross the
right section over the middle.

6. Repeat step 5 but with the left section.

7. Keep repeating steps 5 and 6 till you get the finished
 braid as shown in this photo.

 For a video and further explanation, watch the YouTube video below!

Fishtail Braid

The fishtail braid has become a braid seen in the young and old.  It's a quick way to do your hair that is trendy and new! If your getting bored with a normal braided pony tail, try this! This braid can be neat or messy, whatever looks best on you.  If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person, here is a website with a short  easy tutorial on how to do it. 

If you are person that is better at watching and learning, here is a short video that demonstrates how to quickly do it in no time at all.  With a little practice, you are going to a pro in no time!

Are you uneasy about trying something new?  It can be hard to know if something will look good  or what impressions you will get about your new look.  Did you know that a number of actresses and singers are sporting this look?  Like...

Fergie

Kelly Osborne

Vanessa Hudgens

Shailene Woodley

Waterfall Braid

This braid simply looks like a waterfall! Cool right? This is a no-effort looking hair style that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.  Do you wanna go to the mall?  Go out on the town? Go to class?  This is the way to go. This one of the many popular braids that are in right now.  Did i mention how easy it was?  It's more simple then a french braid.  Try it out, you have go nothing to lose!

Here is a simple video that demonstrates how to do the waterfall braid.  If you are not very good at doing your own hair, just practice! Practice makes perfect.  If you cannot figure out how to do it, you are bound to have some friends that 

Also, if you want written tips and steps how to do the waterfall braid, check out this link.  You won't go wrong with this! 


Do-it-yourself Waterfall Braid