Poof Braid to Bun

This style is fun easy and perfect for Gymnastics

I started by pulling up her bangs in the front and making a poof.

Then I took a small straight section of hair along the poof line and make a simple braid.

Then all the hair got pulled into a low ponytail.

Now make a bun with the hair in the ponytail.  

Easy Crimps without heat

This is a really easy way to make crimps without using a heat.

When she gets out of the bath/shower at night take small sections of hair and make simple braids all over (make the same size braid for even crimps)

In the morning make sure they are all dry and then pull the braids out and below is the crimped result.

We use this method all the time/

4 Simple Braids

This is one of those styles when you need something cute and quick.  It takes only a few minutes

Make a small square part and then braid it to the ends. 

Make a 2nd small square part and braid it to the ends. 

Do the exact same thing on the other side.  (I lined my braids across from each other) 

Pull each of the braids back into the center of the back of her head.  You may have to pull the front braids looser so they lay flat.

Secure them with an elastic. 

We then accessorized with the latest fad that we call hair streaks.  If you want to make your own here is the link. http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/441.cfm 

Outie Sides Up Braids

As you all know we love braids in our family this is yet another way to braid the hair.

I started by making an outie (outward) french braid only to pull the sides up.  The above is the right side of her head.

Below do the same thing on the left side the only difference it that this side will have more hair to be braided 

Combine the 2 braids together in the back of her head and secure with an elastic. 

Sides Back with Braids

Pull her sides back but leave about an inch of hair just above her ears on each side (this is going to be braided) 

Take the 1" hair and make a braid.  Do this on both sides then pull the braids toward the sides back ponytail and secure them overlapping each other with bobbie pins. 

Toddler Braids and Ribbons

First start by pulling a small piece of hair across the front of her head and secure it on the side with an elastic. 

Then make a 2nd part and french braid this hair.  Pulling the first ponytail into the braid then secure with an elastic. 

Make a parallel 2nd french braid secure it with an elastic.

Take a piece of ribbon and start at the top weaving it in and out of the braid crossing the ribbon in the center of the 2 braids.

I wrapped the ends of the ribbon around both ponytails and tied the ribbon in a bow.

Braid to Ponytail

This is the same style done on both of my girls.  I just wanted to show how different one style looks from different types of hair.

This first set of pictures is of my Toddler's hair.  I made a simple french braid of top of her head I angled it to the left just a little bit.

Then I pulled all the hair including the braid into a ponytail. 

The last step was making ringlets in her ponytail.

My older daughter is next I did the same french braid along the top of her head.

Then I pulled all the hair except the french braid into a ponytail. 

I wrapped the french braided hair around her ponytail and secured with a clear elastic. 

I also put ringlets in her hair to finish off the ponytail. 



2 Braids into Ponytail

This is a fun way to add a little more to your ponytail.

First start by making a square part on the top of her head.  Make a french braid along the back of the square. *shown below* 

Then make a french braid along the front hair line parallel to the first braid. 

Put all the hair except the front braid into a ponytail secure with an elastic.  Then wrap the front braid around the ponytail.  Secure that with bobbie pins or a clear elastic. 

Below is the top view. 

Below is the side view. 

Simple Toddler French Braids

I know this style seems simple which it is but this is a huge style for my toddler who has such thin and short hair.  She was so excited when we could finally french braid.

All you do is make a center part and then french braid each side down to the ends. 

Lauren Braid to Pony

This is another Lauren hairstyle from the TV show Make it or Break it.

We just recently cut my daughter's hair and gave her bangs so her style looks a little bit different. 

First start by making a part from front of her ear to the front of the other ear.  Pull the hair in the back out of your way. 

I started just above her right ear and made a french braid.  The key to this braid is pulling the hair under rather than over.  This makes the braid stand up on her head rather than lay flat. French braid all the way across the top front of her head. 

Secure the bottom of the braid with a clear elastic.

Pull all the hair into a low ponytail. 

Take a small piece of hair and wrap the elastic.