Zipper Braid Updo | Cute Girls Hairstyles

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Today's Zipper Braid is very tricky, not a new technique, but the stranding does take a little mental exercise to get down. Because the first few stitches are the ABSOLUTE hardest, we decided to film a tutorial for you and try and make it as clear as we can. {CGH3 volunteered to be my model.}

There are a few nice photos of this braid technique floating around on Pinterest and Instagram, so this isn't new but a braid. {I first saw it on a Spanish tutorial by Diana Rojas on YouTube, back in July, 2013.} What we can say, is that this braid does draw a lot of attention, especially when worn in a combo!

We imagine this as being a perfect updo hairstyle for a Prom, Homecoming, or any other formal. YOU... ARE... GONNA... LOVE... IT!

My first big tip is to wet down the hair before braiding. For braids that involve multiples of strands, we find that this helps the braid look more clean and crisp.

As you braid, you may find a few "sharks" {parts where the hair sticks up like a shark fin in water} will appear. Simply comb them towards the braid and tuck them under it, to help hide them.

CGH3 has worn this a few times now, and the girls at her school were taking photos of them on their phones. The photos spread to older sisters who then showed my twins at their Junior High. They thought it was funny how fast it spread!

Enjoy!

Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 hairband, 3-5 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 8-10 minutes

Skill Level: Hard

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[brattymaggie]

When I was like 9, I was obsessed with hair. I would watch these videos and do the styles on my American gurl dolls. For weeks, I tried to do this style, but I could not figure it out. I kinda gave up on trying and unintentionally stopped doing hair. But now, I am going to make it my mission to figure this out!!

[hairmyprincess]

This has to be one of my favorite braids.  Absolutely gorgeous!

[evelina]

Each time I think how in the heck is going to top this one, and yet you manage to come with new and exciting style every week. SO pretty! 

[alliebennett]

Phew, I had to watch this video about 25 times, but I finally got it!!!!

[navneetgrewal]

My mom just has to watch a tutorial and then BAM she'll know how to do it. I get anything I like from this channel for my mom to do on me

[dianasaid]

Wow, you have such a talent for this stuff! 

[lizzardsister]

I absolutely love this braid tutorial! I've been learning all kinds of new ways to style my and my sister's hair. This is by far my favorite to do. Thank you!

[pianopup]

I tried this on my friend and it worked perfectly! Thank you so much, you're so creative! All of your kids are super cute and I love your videos!

[gracewhitman]

I wish my mom could do hair like that😂

[meredithpadgett]

can i just like take my head off and do this?!😂

[amandalouisemadin]

I wish I had a mum like you who could do all sorts of hairstyles your amazing!

[joanemanuelsalon]

i like your beautiful hair style creations

[ellieschierl]

OH MY GOSH this is so stunning I did on my sister, SO COOL

[bahashtstar]

seriously i've been watched this more than once and i still can't do it this is the only braid that i didn't  learn to do it from you  and i think it's the coolest braid

[ladyofthemasque]

I think this is fantastic, watching your daughter and you having fun together while teaching others some awesome styles--she's so very patient, too!

[dezeramorris]

So cute. Can you do this on short hair?

[delaneymatthews]

Wow that hairstyle looks Absolutley stunning💗💗💗💗

[arianawins]

This hairstyle was amazing! I love how every time I watch it, it makes more sense! I don't think I have the skills to do it, but Mickey has the skills for anything hair involved!

[mischabreazile]

I cant wait to do this for back to school! Thank you so much!

[skramamme]

I think I would lose my mind trying to do this, but it is very lovely