4th Of July style

4th Of July style

Okay so I started out by separating the hair down the middle. Use a good amount of gel for this.

Then across the top

I split the right side into 2 sections. Then I took the right side of that and make 6 sections across.

Now take the bottom section and split again, twist hair so it will fit through the bead and add to the section to the right of it.
*these pics look different cause I was going to have 2 rows of beads on the left and right of each pigtail..it will make more sense later. This shows how to do the beads though.
Secure with a clear elastic.
Do the same with the next one.

So add the red, white, and blue beads going up the right side like this.

Until it looks like this

Now the left side.

Like this.

Then I took a section on the left just behind her bangs for a cornrow and braided it down, then added red, white, and blue beads to that braid and secure with a clear elastic at the bottom.

Now go back and starting at the bottom take the little ponies you have created and split them in half add the section so you have 3 strands and start your braid. Now just dutch braid by adding each side as you go up and then secure at top.

We added the left over hair from the crown and made pigtails and made messy buns to weave the Glowbys into.

We added the bows I made as well.

This is with pigtails instead of buns.

For a more dramatic look, you can make this like I was starting out and instead of having the one braid going up the middle you will have two braids and more beads. This is kinda confusing to explain since we changed the way we were doing it but Chelina was tired and it takes longer to do the other way. I hope this explains enough though. I got some of the inspiration for this from Kristi at http://kjbraids.blogspot.com/ and Nikki at http://beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com/ both of them super talented . If you want to get the Glowbys go here I didn't take a pic with them in cause it wouldn't show up with my camera. They are awesome though! Well enjoy and we hope you have a fun, safe 4th!

Cornrowed Mini Faux Hawk Poof

Cornrowed Mini Faux Hawk Poof

For this what I did was first separate a patch of hair down the middle and pinned it aside. Now take the hair on the side and cornrow from the front going back. My daughters hair is kinda fine so I only made three sections going back on each side. Now do the other side and make a pony tail out of the braids. You want the ponytail to be about where the poof ends in the picture, it will be covered up by the remaining hair. Now, take the hair from the middle and use a rounded brush and blow dryer, blow dry the hair in small sections from back to front. When you blow dry, pull the hair so it is over extended, spray it and use the round brush to add the volume. After you have finished, take the front section (bangs) and make a small poof out of it. Now, back brush the rest of the sections a little and smooth over then make another, larger poof that would end right at the top of the ponytail and secure with about 4-6 bobby pins in an x pattern. Now smooth hair and blend with the ponytail. You can curl remaining hair or straighten. Spray and your done! :)

Also, you might notice her shirl in the back is altered. I cut the strips across and then did a french fishbone braid and I think it turned out sooo cute! I see styles in all kinds of weird places lol!

Cornrow Mohawk

Cornrow Mohawk

This is Sutehia, she was staying with her Grandma next door up until yesterday when she went back home. For her going away style we did this colorful mohawk. She has become part of the family so of course we did her hair :)

I seperated the hair down the middle on top to get that mohawk line and then cliped it out of the way. Then I seperated the first row and did the cornrow going up. I secured it with an elastic and then did the next row. After I finished the 2nd row I took the hair that was left over and added it to the 2nd cornrow and secured with an elastic. I just continued the cornrows and adding until I got almost to the back. Did the same with the other side, and then curled the hair for the mohawk back. I made a little poof and secured it and was done.

LOL she is always goofy :) We will miss her!

We hope you enjoy this style!

Brianna
&

Chelina

Pink and Purple Elastic Cornrows Explained

Pink and Purple Elastic Cornrows Explained

*Re-post, read below instructions

First separate the front portion of hair and part in the middle. The back section of hair put into a pony so it won't get in the way.

Now section that area where the hair is parted so it almost looks like a V (the middle part). This is where you make the first row. Take a small section of hair at the V point and make a small elastic ponytail.

This first one is then added to the next section of hair.

Like this...

Now you have added the first pony to the next one in the row alternating colors.

Keep going adding each pony to the next.
Now you have finished the first row. The first row helps you center better.

Now separate the next section on the left.

Make the first section/square in a different color as the first one on the other row.

Keep going alternating colors until you have your row finished.

The next row is easier. Make sure to alternate colors.

Then start the right side of the first row you made.

This should be about two more rows.

Now make the first part on the opposite side by using your comb to figure out the line by lining it up with the other part.You can either start with the same section like the right side or you can start with the section closest like this.

After you finish all the ones from that side part the hair down the middle.

Now with the little ponies from the elastic cornrows, start crossing them over.

Then weave in the next.

Keep weaving them until they look like this.

Twist the piggies into buns and there you go :)Here is some closer shots of the top.

I hope these help :)



*For some reason some of my old post were put in draft status so I am re-posting them in between some new post.