How to style a braided crown

This is my favorite new way to wear my hair. I am obsessed with a braided crown! I love how it looks pulled together, yet still laid back. In essence you french braid your hair around the crown of your head, let's take a closer look...

1. You want to start by pulling the majority of your hair forward (in front of your face) from nearly the back of your hair line. This is going to feel very Cousin It but you want most of your hair to be toward the front of your head before you begin. Start on one side of the base of your neck and separate three strands of hair. 2. Begin braiding these three strands together. 3. As you braid, follow along the crown of your head and add a little hair to each strand as you braid around. 4. Once you've braided around the front of your head finish the braid and use an elastic band to secure it. Pin the braid in place, tucking and pinning any loose pieces.

If your hair is not long enough to braid all the way around your head you might consider adding hair accessories, such as bows or pins to where your braid ended, to sort of disguise any loose ends. Oh, and don't be discouraged if your very first braided crown is a little messy, mine was too! It takes a little practice to get it looking just right. Have fun! xo. Emma

Comments

[Bianca]

So cute :) Have been trying to do this myself lately (without a tutorial) and I'm so glad I have a reference now!

[http://sztukastudiowania.blogspot.com/]

Adorable!!!

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[Jennifer]

A lovely look for you! And I love what you've used as a backdrop!

[Loulou]

Absolutely stunning! You look gorgeous with this hair style. It's no wonder it's your new favourite!

Loulou Downtown

[Libby]

This is beautiful!

[Karin]

I love this. You look so pretty with this hair style!

[meesch]

It looks GORGEOUS on her! Me? Not so much! Jealous!

-meesch
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[Stephanie May*]

Sooooo pretty! I really like the light and dark colors in Emma's hair!

Love,
Stephanie May*

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[Alivia]

I always love your hair, Emma! This is one of my favorite styles, too! And the added arm workout while getting it just right is a lovely bonus :)

[Sarah Rooftops]

Gorgeous! Mine is nowhere near long or thick enough for this, but I've wished it was ever since I watched Heidi as a kid.

[KY]

I really love your blog!!! I see many japanese people doing this trendy braids at my college and streets. If you're free and want to check out my blog, please be welcome!!!!!!
http://japfashionistaky.blogspot.com/

[anna]

We need a tutorial for mid length hairs!! Love this style, a little Bavarian, I just dont have this possibility.
xx
Anna
liveonbeauty.org

[Mallory]

I've been loving this look on other people lately and have wondered how to do it. My hair is now long-ish for the first time in like 10 years, so I'm still figuring out how to style it - right now all I've got is variations of a ponytail and putting it up in a clip. I need to play around with braiding techniques though!

[Charity]

Wow, I've been looking for a cool braid tutorial. I can't wait to try this.

[Charlotte]

This is really cute, I'll give it a try one day x

[Jessa Belle]

This is making we long for the return of my lengthy locks... I will be back... with a little more hair, to try this one out!

Love & Lollies... Jessa

Confessions of the Cupcake Countessa

[Damiana]

Love the hairdos of the blog, so original :D

[laura]

SO SO pretty! I still haven't figured out how to french braid, but I'm dying to try this.

[debbie]

I love this! Very Sound of Music-esque.

[Ruth]

You look like a Grecian goddess. I must try this. My hair is super long, finally!