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Sweet Buns
Send your kids off to class in style. Whether it's a
charming braid or a handmade bracelet or jean embellishment, these
sartorial projects are inexpensive and a fun way to get back-to-school
fabulous.
New school year? Why not try a charming new hair style? Rolling their hair into buns didn't leave these girls tied up in knots. Simply part hair into two sections. Starting at or just below the ear, twist one section and wrap it around itself into a snail-shell shape. Put an elastic band around bun to keep it in place. Repeat on the other side. Use a bobby pin to secure any stray hairs. The buns can be tight (as seen on the left) or more loose and casual (right). |
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Crown Braids
Give a young girl a look that's fit for a princess. Part
hair down the middle. Braid each section, starting at the ear. Secure
the ends with elastics. Bring the braids to the top of the head and pin
close to scalp. Tuck the ends underneath the braids.
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Bohemian Braids
No fancy finger work was needed for this side braid.
Braid two small sections of hair on the same side of head, stopping
about halfway down. Combine the strands by pairing up the pieces of each
braid. Braid new pieces together and secure end.
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Twist and Tie
For this style, twist a small section of hair at one
side of forehead, gradually adding in more strands as you move toward
the back of the head. Clip that side and repeat with the other. Fasten
both pieces together with an elastic, then tie with a ribbon.
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Rope Braid
A spiraled ponytail is a twist on the basic braid. Divide
hair into two equal pieces and hold in each hand. Twist hair in your
right hand in a clockwise direction; repeat with the hair in your left
hand. Wrap the two twisted pieces around each other in the opposite
direction. Secure with an elastic band.
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Ribbon Braids
Use ribbons to dress tresses in colorful finery. Tie
three narrow ribbons to an elastic band. Wrap elastic around a ponytail
(or use two for pigtails). Divide hair, along with ribbons, into three
equal parts. Braid hair using the basic technique, and secure near the
end with another elastic band. The ribbon ends can be tied into bows.
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| See more cute back to school style ideas from Martha Stewart here |