I love the way this turned out – just for the fact that the 4 stranded braid looks like rope or at least 3D and just has a nice look coming back from each side and joined in the middle.
Not much of any step by step pictures here – because once you’ve figured out the 4 stranded braid it’s pretty self-explanatory. For those of you who didn’t ever learn to do a 4 stranded braid – head back here for my video tutorials. Hopefully they’ll help & you can do this simple pulled back hairdo.
All I did was part do a side part & then parted from ear to ear. With each section I did a 4 strand braid and then joined them in the middle with a rubberband. (I tied each braid off first to ensure they didn’t come undone when I was centering them on the back of her head.)
I like how a 4 strand braid is a bit looser than a normal 3 stranded braid is (at least I always try to pull my 3 strand ones fairly tight.) Because it’s a bit looser, it gives a bit of a “poof” or looser look in the front & you can’t see the parts that go from ear to ear.
See how it’s not overly tight up front? Love it!
I also curled/flipped the ends of her hair up with the flat iron. She’s been liking that look lately – so why not!? Then I added this FAB-Tabulous bow I got from MADIBU BOWS. She’s got a ton of darling bows. I love this one because it’s got a little extra “bling” in the middle, plus she has a non-slip thinger in it so it stays put nicely! So go check her out!
Here’s a little closer look at the braid. It looks much cooler in person I think – but you get the idea.
Let me know if you have any questions on the whole 4 strand stuff – I’d be more than willing to answer them!
Have a great weekend ya’ll!
