The Perfect Summer Braid

How pretty are these heidi braids from the Rachel Roy fall 2011 show?

1. Create a middle part from the front to the nape of the neck.

2. To give the hair a workable texture, apply a mousse or molding paste (for courser hair).

3. Then divide hair into two low, symmetrical ponytails (you can start higher up, depending on length). 

4. Braid each ponytail, weaving a 1” by 8” piece a fabric through the braid. 

5. Gibson says the fabric will stay put on its own: “Simply weave the fabric in with any section of the 3 strands of the braid. The hair and the braid will hold the fabric in place. You can add a little hairspray for extra strong hold.

6. Secure both braids up and over the crown with bobby-pins to create the appearance of one continuous braid.

7. Finish by misting the look with hairspray.

Full Instructions:

1. Create a middle part from the front to the nape of the neck.
2. To give the hair a workable
texture, apply a mousse or molding paste (for courser hair).
3. Then divide hair into two low, symmetrical ponytails (you can start higher up, depending on length).
4. Braid each ponytail, weaving a 1” by 8” piece a fabric through the braid.
5. Gibson says the fabric will stay put on its own: “Simply weave the fabric in with any section of the 3 strands of the braid. The hair and the braid will hold the fabric in place. You can add a little hairspray for extra strong hold.”
6. Secure both braids up and over the crown with bobby-pins to create the appearance of one continuous braid.
7. Finish by misting the look with hairspray.

Thank you: Cup of Jo, via Refinery 29!!!