The Braided Bun Tutorial

Hello, Everyone! Today's tutorial is on a quick and easy braided messy bun! Let's get started!


What you will need is two hair ties and several bobby pins.

Step One.  Pull your hair into a ponytail.

Step two.  Braid the ponytail. (Optional tip for fine haired gals like myself: Tug on the parts of the braid to make it appear larger and thicker. )

Step Three.  Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail and pin in place.

And there you have it! A quick but pretty hairstyle that takes less than five minutes! 

I hope you try this out and is just as easy for you! Please let me know if you have any suggestions for future tutorials! Thanks for reading!

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How to: Faux Fishtail Bun

        Hello! This tutorial is a quick, pretty bun made by using my Faux Fishtail Bubble Braid, or the vortex braid, as the boyfriend called it, that I posted in a previous entry. Let's get started!

What you will need. Small elastic hair ties, a comb, and bobby pins.  

Step One. Create the Faux Fishtail Bubble Braid. If you are unsure how to create this look, check out my tutorial here. 

Step Two. Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail, forming a donut shape, as shown above. 

Step Three. Pin the bun in place.

And there you have it! I hope you like this tutorial and give it a try! I would love to have your feedback and for suggestions on more hair tutorials that you would like to see! Thanks for reading!

-Kenn Hair By Kenn

How to: Faux Fishtail Braid

Hello, Everyone! Today's tutorial is on my Faux Fishtail Bubble Braid! It's super simple and quick to do and adds a unique look that can be worn as a casual or fancy do! Let's get started!

What you need is a comb and a few small elastic hair bands, depending on the length of your hair.

Step One. Comb your hair to the side and put it into a ponytail. Optional Tip: Tease the hair before pulling it up to give your hair more body and volume.

Step Two. From the base of the ponytail, tie another elastic about 2 inches from the base and section it off, so to speak, as shown in the picture.

Step Three. With the section you made, split it in half and grab the bottom part of the ponytail that's free. Take your other hand, keep the split open, and pull the bottom of the ponytail through the loop you created.

Step four. Once you pull the hair through the loop, it should look like this. Next, add another elastic about two inches from the last one. You will repeat everything you just did until you reach the end of your hair. 

 

Step five. Once you finish, go back and just slightly tug at each section to add more volume and body.

That finishes this tutorial! I hope you like it and try it! Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions! 

-Kenn

Hair By Kenn

How To: The Poufy Top Knot

 Today's tutorial is on the poufy top knot! This top knot is simple and easy to create and elegant enough for a special occasion or even perfect enough for everyday wear! Let's get started.

What you will need is a small curling iron, a hair tie, bobby pins, and a brush.

Step One. Pull your hair up into a high ponytail. 

 Step Two. Section the hair into four to six parts depending on the thickness of your hair. Curl each part. 

Step Three. After curling, take the hair out and curl the top part, Just to add more body to the top of the head. This part is technically optional, I just wanted to add a bit more volume.

Step Four.  Run your fingers through your hair to give it more body and make the curls bigger. This will help give you the volume you need for the top knot.

Step Five. Put your hair back up into a high ponytail. Take a comb or brush and tease the hair. Its okay if it looks like a mess. Once we get it into a bun, it won't look crazy. 

Step Six. Grab the hair at the tip and wrap it around the base of your ponytail like you're shaping it to look like a donut. Its okay if some shorter strands fall out. You can just simply pin them into the bun later.

Step Seven. Secure the knot with several bobby pins.

And that is all! 

Thank you for reading! I hope you try this tutorial and it works great for you! Please let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions for a future tutorial you want me to make for you!

-Kenn

Hair By Kenn

How to Cut or Trim Bangs/Fringe

Today's post is a tutorial on how to cut or trim your own bangs yourself, without having to make a trip to your local salon.

I will talk you through step by step with pictures to explain how to do so. Let's get started!

The tools. What you'll need is a rat tail comb, a pair of sharp scissors, and a hair tie.  

Step One. The first thing you want to do is, using the point of the comb, start at the edge of your eyebrows and create a diagonal part on each side to create a triangle shape, as shown in the picture. Pull the rest of your hair back into a ponytail, out of the way.

Step Two. Comb hair to the opposite side that it normally sits on. (If your hair is parted on the left, comb it to the right. If parted on the right, comb to the left.) Hold the hair in between your middle and index fingers and slide them down until the tip of your index finger matches up to the tip of your nose. This will be your guide as to how long the bangs should be. Hold the hair at an angle to where your fingers are slanted downward. 

Step Three. Cut across in an upward slant, using the guideline you made in step two. Remember not to cut your hair too short at first. You can always go back in and trim it after.

Step Four. After you cut, comb the bangs back over to see the length. Depending on your preference, trim to desired length. Remember, if you are pulling down on the hair to determine length, the hair will be shorter than it appears when not being pulled. I prefer the highest part, or starting part, to be at the tip of my nose, as you can see in the picture.

 Step Five. To create a less blunt look and add a more layered look, comb the bangs in front of you, hold the scissors vertically and clip tiny bits across the bottom of the bangs at random. If this step scares you, then you can skip this part. It's really just to add a bit more dimension.

That is it! I hope you found this tutorial helpful and decide to try it! Please let me know if it worked for you or if you have any questions! 

-Kenn  Hair By Kenn