3 Updos With Just a Pair of Back Braids

Sometimes the things that look the most complicated are actually the simplest to do. I found that out the easy way when I got bored earlier today. Before I go on, I might add that I did both the hair and this post while watching an episode of AMC's Breaking Bad, so if I seem to be leaving out some ridiculously simple step or if the braids seem wonky you can blame that on the distraction that comes from watching a bunch of people pretend to be a completely different bunch of people who make crystal meth. Anyway, all disclaimers aside, I'll just get right to it.

You will need:

• Two mini hair elastics, preferably clear or close to your hair colour
• A bunch of bobby pins
• A couple of twist pins (optional)
• Hairspray (optional)

Start with hair. Seriously, this step is crucial. Make a center part down the back of your head and plait each half into a braid of any type, at the back of your head. The link sends you to all of the stand-alone braid tutorials I've made in the past and will in the future. I used fishtails here because they're my favourite and they stay flat to the head.

NOTE: I did these straight down because it was easiest; you might want to braid them sideways for some of these styles.

Style 1: The Double-Wrapped Bun

1. Take one of your braids and start rolling it from the end in. When it reaches your head, pin it in place. I used twist pins, but regular old bobbies work just as well.
2. Wrap the other braid around the roll and pin in place, as securely as possible.

Style 2: The Criss-Cross 

1. Fold the first braid in half underneath itself. Bring it across your head in the direction of the opposite ear, and pin in place.
2. Fold and pin the other in the same manner, this time across your first braid.

NOTE: I personally dislike this way of doing this style. You might want to fold the braids like this, but position one under the other as opposed to across.

Style 3: The Crown Braid

This one is my absolute favourite of the three. It looks so elegant but in truth takes almost no effort to make.

1. Wrap one braid under the other and over the top of your head. Pull it tight and pin in place.
2. Pull the other braid down over the base of the first, and over your head in the opposite direction. Tuck the ends of each braid under the other and pin. Lots and lots of pinning involved here.

That's all for today. As always, leave suggestions for tutorials in the comments or e-mail us at youngfamefashion@gmail.com.

-Scorpio