Milkmaid Braids

on how to... put a crown on it

Believe it or not, I hate doing my hair so if there's a simple but chic hairstyle that I can master, then I'm all in. The milkmaid braids (not sure of the correct terminology) is one of my go-to hairstyle when I don't feel like putting my hair down. There are only 4 steps to this easy hairstyle - yes, I counted it myself.. so hope this helps those 20something (insert age here)-thathatesdoingtheirhair-onthego-bohochic-women! here it goes...

Items you will need:

goody bobby pins, goody ouchless hair ties, goody spin pins (optional), big sexy hair mousse & garnier fructis hairspray, oh and curling iron (optional)

STEP 1: pigtail braids

Part your hair in the middle and add mousse to hold your annoying little baby hairs.  Then do two braids - two pigtails like in the pic above. Make sure when doing your braids, that they are behind your ears - trust me on this one or you'll add a circumference or two to your head. If you have bangs, leave some out for a step later. Secure your two braids with the hair ties. I used the ouchless ones because I have long and thick hair so the little elastic rubber bands always break on me but it's up to you what you want to use to tie your hair...its not that serious ^^

STEP 2: over and under

Take one of your braids, wrap it flat on top of your head and secure them with bobby pins. I have long hair so I also used the spin pins to secure the ends of the braids so they are surely tight. Do the same for the other braid - some people put it on top of the other braid but I like to slightly overlap it on top of the other braid (this step is optional). Insert the end of the 2nd braid under the 1st braid for a more secure braid then bobby pin those babies! 

STEP 3: make it tight

Insert more bobby pins underneath of your braids from one end to the other. It's inconspicuous and it's more secure, obviously. Tuck away the little hairs that are sticking out then apply hairspray as much as you want (just think about the environment when you do this too) ^^

STEP 4: curled up

Remember those bangs we put aside in the beginning? Well, we are now going to curl them for a more messy, at the same time, romantic look. Use your judgement on how you want your curls - I opt for just the wavy and loose curls so it's more natural looking. Then, hairspray it up some more and voila! 

Au Wiedersehen!