This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCLA chapter.
Playful Plaits
Have you ever woken up with just a couple minutes to get ready? You rush out of bed, jump in the shower, throw on the first clothes you find, and then realize you only have a few minutes to spare for your hair. Braiding hair is a very simple solution to a time crunch or even just a bad hair day! Here’s a couple braiding techniques that might come in handy next time you over sleep!
- The Beginner’s Braid-this is the simplest braiding technique out there and looks cute both when the hair is first tied in a ponytail and then braided as well as when it’s left loose and braided. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UyB9XigBXM)
- The French Braid-this is one of my personal favorites because it’s the first advanced type of braiding that I learned how to do and I actually just picked it up from watching my mom braid my hair. It’s simple and super cute! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLspZ5bof7o)
- The Fishtail Braid-this braid looks a little different from the usual braids because it uses two groups of hair instead of the usual hair but it’s also fairly simple and can be manipulated in so many ways! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smJvLUl89ko)
- The Waterfall Braid-this is a newer trend that I’ve noticed is picking gaining popularity. It’s a bit tougher than the previous braids but it’s still very doable so if you have some free time, give it a shot and get some practice because this style looks so sweet and girly! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8cZW1B1t5w)
I hope these tutorials were helpful! There’s a ton more online if you’ve mastered the ones listed and are feeling a little adventurous. Now you’ll always have a solution to wild bed head!