Now that S is 5, I'm finding that the standard "half up with one barrette on each side" hairdo that I've been relying on isn't quite cutting it anymore. While she's not overly demanding now (an especially sparkly barrette or two clips instead of one is enough of an upgrade from the norm at the moment), I can tell the days when she'll be begging for braids and bow buns aren't far off. I figure I might as well get out ahead of it and start learning about such techniques now. Plus, … [Read more...]
Easy Braiding for Moms: The Crown Braid
Last week we posted our favorite Easter hairdos for girls (remember the ridiculously cute bunny bun?) and I promised we'd be back with a full video tutorial of our new go-to braid, the U-Shaped Crown Braid. Today, our contributor Kristin and I are here to deliver on that promise. Here's the full tutorial on how you can achieve this adorable look at home. This is a great beginner braid for all of us moms who want to meet our daughters' desire for beautiful braids but aren't quite sure how - … [Read more...]