First off, the winner of our Curlformers giveaway has been announced. If you entered, head over to our giveaway post to see if you’re one of the lucky winners. Thank you to everyone who participated & joined in the fun. If you didn’t win – don’t forget that Curlformers currently has all their products marked down 15% through the end of August. They only have a sale once or twice a year, so now would be the time to buy them if you’re “on the fence” about them! 🙂
So … on with the hairstyle for today! After Goose got her hair cut, I was anxious to see what we could “still” do with it since it was a foot shorter. This was one of those first styles we did and it’s also the style I decided I was still bugged by the “knobby bun” thing and so the next time I did her hair, that’s when we came up with our Double Braided Bun for Shorter Hair.
But – despite the issue I have with her bun (because I know it’s probably just me that that bugs!), the style was cute, easy & quick and so we’re still sharing it with you! Besides, there are so many different ways you can change up this style it hopefully will get your creative juices flowing! I probably don’t need to give you step-by-step, but since that’s what I do … let’s get started! 🙂
Step 1 – Part out a long rectangular section of hair
I first made a side part on the left of her head. Then made another part right down the middle and along the back of the crown, forming the rectangular section.
Step 2 – Make a side ponytail
With the rest of the hair, excluding the rectangle section on top, secure a low side ponytail on the right side of the head.
Step 3 – Part rectangular section into 3 smaller sections
Step 4 – Make rope braids with each small section
I secured each rope braid with an elastic at the end, but you can do whatever works best with the length of hair you’re working with. If you need help making a rope braid, you can watch our rope braid video here. You, of course, could do regular braids, or whatever your preference for this step.
Angle the 3 rope braids back toward the ponytail when you are done twisting them.
Step 5 – Secure twists to ponytail
This obviously could be done all in one step by not making a ponytail beforehand. But I’m all for having extra things that help secure a hairstyle, and so I usually do things like this!
Step 6 – Braid the ponytail
I left the twists and elastics in and just incorporated them into my braid. If you’re working with longer hair, they’ll probably peek through the bun a bit which is cool. Secure the braid with an elastic.
Step 7 – Make a bun
Wrap the braid around to form a bun & secure as needed with bobby pins. And from this angle, the bun didn’t look too bad, but other angles … knobby! 🙂 
FINISHED!
That’s it! Super easy & great for school. Let us know what you think!
This is beautiful, I love it!
Rope braids are my favourite, but my hair is too thick with too many layers to do full head ones. It’s such a good idea to use little ones as accents!
I just tried it and it add such a nice texture to the smooth hair 🙂
Thanks! x
Awesome that you already tried this & that you like how it turned out! Always love hearing successes! Thanks for letting us know! 🙂
I like this. I think I might have to try it on my daughter.
Cute. I think we’ll do this for first day of school next week.
Also, super bummed I didn’t win the giveaway.
oh, well… Still my favorite hair blog. 🙂
So sorry you didn’t win Angenette! :'( Glad you don’t hate me though! 😉
why can i not do a rope braid!!! ive tried and i just cant get it what am i doing wrong!! lol
HI,
I am a new follower of your blog. i have spread this blog site to my friends. I have been looking for this kind of blog for years. I learned braiding my hair just 4yrs ago by looking on youtube videos. Then i came across your video a month ago on how to use the goody spiral pin. I just loved how detailed you explained it.
Anyway, i know i am looking through your old posts but I have been scanning them from the first you have posted. And i know i just need to share how happy I am regarding your site.
Thank you so much for this. You have been the best by far that I have subscribed in to youtube.
I have been doing different hairstyles on my hair for the past 2 weeks. And when someone asks me to do their hair, I ask for payments. lol. .anyways, you dont need to know that.
Also, you have really really beautiful and charming girls. They are very generous too. You are raising them well.
I believe that we are perfect according to how God designed each of our beauties.
Keep posting new hairstyles.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a comment. They are few and far in between these days lol! I’m so glad you found us and have enjoyed going through a bunch of our styles. We have hundreds, so hopefully you’ll continue to like what you find! 😉 Thanks again for saying hi and for your kind words regarding my daughters. We post new styles every Tuesday night so we hope you’ll keep checking back! 🙂
Yes, i do check your site every Wednesday (Philippine Time). It is my weekly habit to check it and practice on it when I get home. 🙂 Also when someone asks for hair styling, I let them look at your page for reference.. 😀 I love wearing your boho hairstyles on my own. Hope to see more of it and more buns and more hair styling..
Aww, thank you so much for watching for our tutorials each week! That means a lot. And it’s even funner to know you are clear across the world from us! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Hi Becky, it is me again.
Have you tried doing the Big Loop Braids ?i was trying to do it but i was not successful. And also, i loved it when you take a picture of every step..thanks for sharing your God given talent.
this is the link of the big loop
https://www.google.com.pg/search?q=LOOP+HEART+HAIRSTYLE&biw=1144&bih=765&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMItZay6rbSyAIVjjSICh12rgLh#tbm=isch&q=easy+big+loop+braids+step+by+step&imgrc=yHmgF9uas84BOM%3A
I’ve only tried the big loop braid one time and it turned out ok – but not nice enough (in my opinion) to post any pix or anything! Sorry I do more videos these days, with my new camera it’s easier to shoot video more than step-by-step pix because it’s a lot bigger and heavier camera.
i gotcha.. thank you so much for responding to me Becky..have a wonderful week.