We've been loving messy bohemian styles for Spring! Here's a quick and easy tutorial for styling a messy braid... 1. French braid hair from the back to the side. (use this method, but in the back) 2. Use a hair elastic to tie a side ponytail. 3. Using a comb, tease the ponytail as much as possible. 4. Braid the teased hair into a regular braid. 5. Pull the braid so that it's uneven and loose. Cut the hair elastic off. (Be very careful not to cut any hair) 6. Enjoy your big messy braid! It's perfect for maxi dresses and bonfire parties. Tip: This messy style would make amazing maiden braids.
This hair tutorial was created in collaboration with Sarah Chapman, a professional hair stylist at Blu Skies Hair Studio in Springfield, Missouri. If you're local, give her a call!
My braids just end up looking messy messy, not stylish messy. Dang it. ;)
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | June 04, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Oooooh so pretty! *sigh* If only I had hair that was that long.... ;)
Love,
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | June 04, 2012 at 11:14 AM
i am loving braids too! this one is awesome!
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Posted by: Mrs. Baker | June 04, 2012 at 11:17 AM
This looks so great! I love it!
Posted by: Diana | June 04, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Love this! I get a little tired of the same old clean looking braid. This is cute!
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Posted by: Adry | June 04, 2012 at 11:29 AM
cute!
Posted by: Nicole | June 04, 2012 at 11:30 AM
perfectly deconstructed. love it!
Posted by: Bridget Fossedal | June 04, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I love that style - I have to try it as I really wear a side braid often, but mine always looks a little boring compared to yours.
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Posted by: Johanna | June 04, 2012 at 11:42 AM
I love this - and all your hairstyling tutorials - but I wonder if you could do some for shorter hair? Mine just makes it to shoulder length if I pull it straight down and although NOT having to do much with it for it to look good is one of the benefits of this length, I'd also like to do something fun once in a while. Your suggestions most welcome :)
Posted by: JennyOH | June 04, 2012 at 11:47 AM
My favorite way to style a messy braid:
1. Braid hair.
2. Go to bed.
3. Wake up.
Voila! :P
Posted by: Sarah | June 04, 2012 at 11:51 AM
This is absolutely gorge! Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Julia | June 04, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Gorgeous! Now I miss my long hair :(
Posted by: Caroline | June 04, 2012 at 11:58 AM
This is adorable! I cannot wait to try this one out at my new job.
Posted by: Jordan | June 04, 2012 at 12:11 PM
this look is so gorgeous--I can't wait for my hair to grow a few more inches!
Posted by: Alyssa | June 04, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Wua, how cool! Thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Felina | June 04, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Love it!!!!! Thanks to beautiful blogs like yours, I tried a messy bun with braids! Always love your wonderful ideas!
Posted by: Doodles By Lauren | June 04, 2012 at 12:35 PM
so sooo gorgeous!
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Posted by: MONI | June 04, 2012 at 12:35 PM
This is really pretty! I will need to try this! thanks for sharing ;D
Posted by: May | June 04, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Wow!
love it!
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Posted by: Itziar | June 04, 2012 at 12:50 PM
I love your blog! Whats the shirt in the picture? It's gorgeous!
:)
Posted by: Rebecca | June 04, 2012 at 01:01 PM