
Buongiorno e buon lunedì a tutti!
Happy Monday! π Who couldn’t use a little beauty inspo on a Monday morning?
I came up with these two cute variations on a classic braid hairstyle for you guys to try out this week! Good for school, work, or wherever! These styles are a bit off the beaten path, while not being overcomplicated.
Before I do any braiding, I always use dry shampoo. Β Whether I actually need it or not, it just makes grasping the hair easier and provides more volume. Β My favorite at the moment is Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. Β It doesn’t spray out white, like many other brands, and gives a lot of body.
Style #1 : The Bubble Braid
ThisΒ bubble braid- named by yours truly- is for the braiding novice. Maybe you’re not so well-versed in french or dutch braiding your own hair. Totally get it. This look is super simpleΒ and is a cool twist on a classicΒ pony tail.
βBonus: it takes like three minutes to complete. Ideal for those like me that are always in a rush to get out the door in the morning! π I feel you, girl.
- First, gather your hair intoΒ a low pony.Β You can tease the pony a little bit for extra fullness if you want, just don’t do it too much because you still have to braid!Β (sidenote: this style looks best on smoothed out hair, whether that’s smooth waves or straightened hair, the pony that comes out the bottom will look nicer this way.)
- Then divide hair into three sections and start doing a basic braid. Β All you need to do is just a couple over-unders before pinching off your braid with a tiny hair elastic. Β If you do the braid a little on the tighter side, it makes it easier to pull the pieces out after for extra fullness. Β The best finishing touch on a braid is pulling out the pieces to create more volume. Β
And there you have it! Special guest appearance courtesy of my fur nephew, Knox! π
Style #2 : The Edgy Dutch Braid
The second look is for those who are a little more comfortable with braiding. Β I never run out of things to do with a fluffyΒ dutch braid because it’s such a great way to keep your hair out of the way all day and it always looks pretty. Β This one has a different, edgy spin on it, perfectΒ for day or night!
- First, start at the very top of your head with three small strands of hair. Β My secret to a clean dutch braid is taking ratherΒ small pieces as I go, from the same levelΒ on my head as I am with the braid- if that makes sense. In other words, I try to take new pieces that are at the same “height” as where I am working on the braid. Β That keeps the whole braid really tight going down.
- Braid all the way down yourΒ head, using all the hair and cinch it off at the base of yourΒ scalp.

Got another snuggle from my little knoxy <3
- Then pull out the pieces one by one, to fluff up your braid.
- Lastly, take a little piece of hair from the remaining pony, and wrap it around the hair tie. Β Here, you have a couple options: you can try and tuck in the end of that wrapped piece into the hair tie to secure it, or you can stick a bobby pin downward into the pony to hold the end in place. Β (I chose bobby pin.)
I hope you guys got some ideas from these two looks for hairstyles of your own! Let me know what you think is the comments! xoxo
A presto!
Amanda xx
Photo of dry shampoo- source: target.com
so pretty π
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thank you! π
no problem π
Beautiful x
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thank you! <3
Super pretty. Totally makes me want to put extensions back in my hair! I especially like the dutch braid.
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Thank you! π Even if you have shorter hair you can really make hair look full in a Dutch braid by pulling out the pieces.
I’m actually terrible at braids, I can do a simple plat however when it comes to dutch,french it all goes out the window for me! Yet, reading this has defiantly put it into an easier way for me. Thankyou! (: <3
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Aw I’m glad it was helpful to you! I’ve practiced so much, you can figure it out! β€οΈ
Love this. I always have to get my friends to braid my hair, going to have to learn myself lol x
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You totally can! Don’t get discouraged and just keep practicing. Once you nail it, it’s the easiest (and coolest) go-to style!
I’m so lazy with doing hairstyles. Yours look lovely π
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Same honestly. Haha thank you! π
I’m so late on the dry shampoo train but I’m not getting off anytime soon. That is the exact brand and scent I tried the first time I used dry shampoo and I love it! Also the braid on the right is my fav π
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Yeah it can definitely save the day! And it makes braiding so much easier. Thank you! π
Definitely have to try on my daughter. So pretty.
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Thank you! Good luck π <3
Love the dutch braid. I have really long hair, so I’m gonna give this a go! x
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Yes! So pretty with long hair, and all fluffed out π
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Love it, i cant do many braids i can just about do the normal one haha even then though my hair is so curly it just comes out π great post though!
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haha even with just a regular braid you can do really cool things if you get creative! π Thank you!
I will have to try that haha, sick of the same old same old :/
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Yeah! keep trying, you will definitely get it and it will be so worth it! π
Looks great! Cute puppy =)
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Thank you! π
These braids are perfect! I love a good braid when I’m running late and these ones look so pretty!!
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Thank you so much! Yeah it’s my easy hairstyle/ dirty hair hairstyle π
Hahah exactly
I wish I had long hair to try these!
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You can still do a lot with braids with shorter hair! especially if you fluff them up! π
I’m always looking for new hairstyles! Thanks for this post and for the support on one of my recent posts!
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Thank you lovely! π
Will definitely try the last braid for school! thanks x
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Yay! Glad you like it! π