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...
DIY Swiss Braids Braid Crown Hair Tutorial
watch the video above for the full tutorial
Prep It:
- brush or comb
- lots of bobby pins
- hairspray - optional
- tease the crown of your hair to give it height
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
