This updo hairstyle holds up very well and perfect for formal occasions, gymnastics or just a day out!
Steps
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Pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure with a hair tie.
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Divide your hair into 4 equal section, laying each section between one of your fingers on your right hand. The hair should lay like this:
- Strand number 1 is outside the pinky finger
- Strand number 2 is between pinky and ring finger
- Strand number 3 is between ring and middle finger
- Strand number 4 is between middle and index finger
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Take the index finger on your left hand and use it to hook strand number 3.
- It should now lay between your pointer finger (index finger) and your middle finger.
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Take your middle finger and hook strand number 1. This will now lay between your middle and ring finger.
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Take the last two pieces and twist them once (so they cross over each other). Place them so Strand number 4 lays between your ring finger and pinky finger, and Strand number 2 lays outside your pinky finger.
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All strands should now be sitting in your left hand and will be numbered 1-4 from left to right.
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Take your right index finger and hook strand number 2. This will now lay between your index and middle finger.
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Take your middle finger and hook strand number 4. This will now lay between your middle and ring finger.
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With the last two remaining strands, do a half twist so they cross. Then place them so strand number 1 now lays between your ring and pinky finger with strand number 3, laying outside your pinky finger.
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Repeat this whole process until you run out of hair and secure with an elastic.
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Go back and pancake the braid (all four sides) by tugging the elbows of the braid without pulling the hair out of the braid.
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Wrap the braid in the form of bun .
- You will want to place bobby pins as you wrap the braid.
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Tuck the ends with bobby pins so they are out of sight.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have bobby pins?AyleteCommunity AnswerInstead of using bobby pins, use clips to secure it well. Hair spray would also help, just make sure you have a strong one.
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Tips
- You may want to tug the edges of the bun for more defined petals of a flower. 3D of course!Thanks
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