How to Do a Headband Braid: Tutorial
This Headband Braid Only Looks Complicated but Is So Easy to DIY
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With more and more people spending extra time at home right now, it only makes sense that you might be looking for a little hairstyle inspiration to keep you occupied in the days to come. Instead of re-creating something intricate (although there's certainly a place for that, too), consider trading in your usual look for this easy-to-DIY braided style.
Whether your hair is long or short, thick or thin, a headband braid is a fun and easy way to keep your hair out of your face but still look cute for any Zoom conference calls you might have to take. To help show you exactly how to create the simple braid, we asked DreamDry hairstylist Faith Huffnagle for a step-by-step on how to master the look at home.
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It's best to start on second-day hair, but if you're working with a freshly cleansed scalp, first blow-dry and then add a pomade to give your hair some grip. Huffnagle recommends using any type of cream or serum to keep your braid polished with minimal flyaways.
Then section your hair from ear to ear, pulling the back section away and securing with a clip. The top section is what will turn into your braided headband.
To create an inverted french braid, or dutch braid, Huffnagle explains that it's essentially about moving the middle section of the braid upward. So to start braiding, the middle section will move up, while the top section will move down.
Now for the rest of your hair, go back and add in some waves. Huffnagle recommends prepping your hair with a flexible hold hairspray, like Oribe Superfine Spray ($42), to give your hair texture and holding power.
Once you've finished curling your entire head, run your fingers through your hair to break up any signs of a part along the crown. You can add in a mist of Fekkai Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Mist ($20) for added lift.
