DIY swiss braids braid crown hair tutorial

i've been doing this hair-do for years and every time i wear it people love it and say "how do you do that!?" i definitely did not make up this hair style - it's called Swiss Braids or a Braid Crown but i think it looks like the storybook character Heidi's hair so i called it the "Heidi Doody"... let's trend this people #HeidiDoody

check out other posts here where i've worn Heidi Doody and in the video and below where i styled Back To School, Office and Out On The Town outfits...

• brush or comb
• lots of bobby pins
• hairspray - optional

1. tease the crown of your hair to give it height
2. part your hair down the middle and down the back of your head - like you would to make pigtails. optional: leave two pieces out in front (face-framing) for smaller braids later.
3. take your bulk of hair on one side of your head and start a french braid up towards the crown of your head and gather hair as you braid down. repeat on the other side
4. one at a time, flip the braids upside down on top of your head creating a 'crown' and secure with bobby pins. try hiding the bobby pins in the bulk of your hair and tuck the ends your braids underneath the braid and secure with a bobby pin for a clean look.
5. optional: braid two pieces from the face framing pieces of hair and pin them back into the larger braids for a more intricate look. finish with a spritz of hairspray if needed.

• ASOS pants
• Zara top
• Zara shoes
• vintage backpack
• Mr. Kate jewelry

• Cathrine Maladrino skirt
• Marc Jacobs pumps
• Nasty Gal shirt
• H&M blazer
• vintage necklace
• Mr. Kate ring

• Johnson shorts
• Zara shirt
• Zara faux leather jacket
• The Stylish Wanderer x Mr. Kate Le Cadeau ring
• shoes from Kyle by Alene Too