At 17吃瓜在线, we like to look good, but sometimes, we don鈥檛 want to put in the time or energy for a complicated hairstyle. That鈥檚 why we embrace 鈥渉air hacks鈥� that take just minutes to create and result in a hairstyle that鈥檚 on point.
This side braid is a perfect look for a casual day around town or for a trip to the beach. As a bonus, this style is actually best if you haven鈥檛 washed your hair in a day or two because the hair鈥檚 natural oils help to hold the braid together. So that means that you can embrace the lazy, and still look good!
The over-the-shoulder side braid was designed for longer hair, but those with medium-length hair can achieve a similar look.
In this tutorial, we鈥檒l walk you through each step on how to style your hair in a casual side braid.
Brush and Texturize: Start by brushing your hair out. Depending on your hair鈥檚 texture and how recently you鈥檝e washed it, your hair may be fine as is. But if you need a volume boost, add some dry shampoo to your hair鈥檚 crown, and and texturizing spray to its lengths. In particular, if your hair is squeaky clean, the texturizing spray will help the braid hold together.
Prep and Braiding: Use a comb to create a straight three-quarters side part. Then brush all of your hair to one side, smoothing around the back of your head so that all of your hair is over one shoulder.
Starting at the part, take a small section of hair next to your forehead and French braid along the hairline.
Finishing the First Section: Continue the braid, gathering new sections of hair as you go, until you reach your ear. From here, do a single straight braid down the rest of the length and secure it with an elastic.
Larger Braid: Now create a larger braid using the smaller braid as one of the three sections of hair. This braid within a braid adds depth and texture, making it an interesting look despite being so easy to do. Secure the entire length with an elastic.
To prevent any escaping hairs, add bobby pins just above your ear and around back at the nape of your neck.
Create Volume: Adjust the braid by gently pulling each of the sections of hair within the braid. Don鈥檛 pull so hard that the baid disassembles, but carefully adjust it so that it transforms from a straight braid into a fuller, more interesting weave.
What a great style for kicking it around town! No one will guess how easy it was to create this look, and we certainly won鈥檛 give away your secret. And if you鈥檙e lazy on the daily, and are looking for other easy to create styles, check out Ogle鈥檚 complete set of Lazy Girl Hair Hacks for other hairstyles.
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