How to: Knotted bracelet braid accents with messy bun

How to: Knotted bracelet braid accents with messy bun

Helpful tutorials:
Knotted bracelet braid tutorial
Messy bun tutorial (messy bun starts at 2.46)

You'll need:
Two big elastics
2 small elastics
Bobbypins
A flower or a bow if desired

How to do this hairstyle?

1. Start off by brushing and combing the hair. Then create a side part.
2. Take a small section of hair on the side with the most hair, next to the part.
3. Start a knotted bracelet braid with this section: divide the section into three strands, take the left strand and cross it over the middle strand (make sure to keep a small loop on the left side) and then cross the right strand over this left strand, under the middle strand and then pull it through the loop on the left side. Tighten the knot, make sure to hold the middle strand as well while you tighten the knot.
4. Continue the knotted bracelet braid until the braid reaches the nape of the neck. Finish off with a small elastic.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with a new small section of hair from behind your first braid.
6. Take all of the hair and tie it into a ponytail.
7. Turn the ponytail into a messy bun. There's several ways to do this, for this style I've wrapped all of the hair around the elastic before putting another elastic around it. I've used a few bobbypins to secure loose ends, but I've also left out a lot of strand for an even more playful look.
8. If you like, you can add a flower or a bow.

Good luck!

Front view of this hairstyle