Fab French Braided Bun Updo [On Natural Hair]

Back with a styling tutorial on my natural hair- the french braided twisted bun! Hope you like!

Hey I'm back with a French braided bun updo tutorial, so I blow-dry my hair first just to get a sleeker and to make it easier to work with next, I'm taking my comb and making a part ear to ear and then I'm putting the front portion away For now now, for the back, I'm gon na be doing a French braid going upwards, and I start off with three pieces and pretty much just bring over one piece at a time grabbing a little hair with it as I go, so I overlap them in, like A weaving type of pattern to create the French braid - and this was definitely a little difficult for me doing this on myself, going up work. But I worked it out and now I'm just going to finish off the braid and plant it to the end. So I'm going to take down the front and to smooth my edges, I'm using some eco styler gel and then I'm putting that all up into a bun on the top of my head now to make my bun super full, I'm using one pack of regular braiding Hair - and I just twisted it all the way down and secured it at the end, with a rubber band so with the rubber band, it came with I'm going to attach it to my bun and bring it around in a circle to make an even bigger bun. Then secure it with a few bobby pins, both my edges a bit more and shape the bun, and that is it. So this is the final look guys it's a nice classy updo with a bit of an edge. So I hope you enjoyed and I will talk to you soon - bye

Jess: I appreciate originality in the natural hair community on youtube sooo much. Great tutorial, girl!

Nicole Cruz: I'm going to a wedding in two weeks and this style is perfect!! Thank you sooo much! My go to styles in the summer are the side braid and messy bun because your hair is contained, not frizzy and out of the way during those hot summer days.

Simone Stephenson: Inspired! I am struggling with my "new" natural hair. This style is simple, gorgeous and best of all...ACHIEVABLE. Thank you so very much!

Marisol Jimenez: I'm currently transitioning from relaxed to natural hair (makes 1 yr without relaxing this month) and its such a journey. I am learning to style my hair for the first time. Looking to learn how to do some updo's and I am soooo glad I found you. I hope to try some of your hairstyles. I just hope I'm able to. Keep the videos coming!

Kellionta' Mason: I love how simple this style is and it doubles as a protective style also. My favorite summer hairstyle is any type of bun where your hair is protected and out of the way. Love your channel!!!

Netta J: This is definitely on my "to do" hair list. My favorite summer hairstyle would definitely have to be any type of protective style. From box braids to marley twist to sew ins and uparts/wigs. I LOVE me a good protective where I can be lazy and not have to mess with my real hair lol

artsygirlify: your tutorials are so good! You are a very talented lady! You "taught" me how to put on my eyelashes after I was so scared to try them for the first time and everyday I do my eyebrows the same way you do yours...they look so much more natural and nicer! Thank you girl! Keep it up!  No fav summer style...I have butt length locs in a goddess updo wrapped in a scarf...one more thing...what do you do to your skin to make it so clear and glowing. I use Palmer's Success for about 2 years now with lots of great compliments, but I have a feeling my skin is getting use to it and that brown glow has gone flat lately.

Kole24: I love your tutorials. I love box braids for the summer! Keeps my scalp open and able to breathe. Plus I can do many styles with them including a bun! Stay gorgeous. <3 

April Tate: Gorgeous as usual!! My favorite summer style has been the wash and go high puff. I big chopped 7 months ago and I'm excited I can finally do a high puff.

LoveDetroit: This absolutely has to be my fav summer style. I have always been a fan of the bun---but this right here??--has me slayed, honey!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Kaymyia Dunner: My favorite summer style definitely has to be the high bun! Keeps my fro off my neck in this hot southern heat of SC. I love the undercut! Classy yet edgy

YoungNatural: My favorite summer hairstyle is definitely crochet braids with Marley hair! I've gotten so many compliments thanks to your tutorial!

Shenika D.: this has to be my favorite summer style with a twist because i love doing the weave bun on top of my head. protects my natural hair as well as keeps me cute and cool all at the same time lol

Gabrielle Morris: my favorite summer hairstyle would have to be a curly puff

Shantelle Wise: Love Love LOVE your vids! Helping me maintain phenomenally during my transitioning to natural! Thanks and keep em coming

Christine Smith: I'm in the transitioning process and I look forward trying this style very soon! Its so sleek and elegant! ♥

Vicky M: My favorite summer style has to be tree braids! This style was so cute. Everything you do looks flawless!

Jamila Hicks: Your hairstyles are everything and I love the simplicity with easy steps. Can't wait for more :)

Stephanie McNeill: prom last year the girl that was doing my hair got overbooked and i ended up doing this. everyone loved it <3

Tweety Pie Washington: You make it look so easy. I'm going to definitely have to try this style on my daughter. Your hair texture and length is so pretty.

KiKi L: Love your undercut, & this style is so cute & simple ! Gets no better than that ! TFS

Dulcebella816: I love this look!! Your tutorials are the best. Simple, to the point, yet detailed enough! I'm going to try this! 

Shaunicy Muhammad: My favorite summer hairstyle this hairstyle this year has been the braid out. I'll be doing protective styles like box braids when I head back to college but with the extra time I have during the summer, my braid outs have been bomb.

ZephyrHaze: Watching people braid behind their heads never fails to dazzle me.@_@ Absolutely lovely.

Samantha Rice: The bun has definitely been my favorite summer hairstyle! I'll make sure to try the French braid the next I restyle.

Sharnell Husband: My favorite summer hair style Is wearing box braid! I can wear it all sorts of ways and look fabulous with little effort!!! Great protective style as well. Love all your videos! Sharnell

SB: My favorite summer hairstyle is definitely the crochet braids with the marley hair. I would have never thought of that on my own. It's so versatile! Thank you for the inspiration love.

My Tanesha: Ahhh! Omg I am definitely wearing this style this weekend. Thank you girl!

houstonzhottest: Kim, I've been looking for my style for my engagement photos Sunday...thanks girl!

Dislandbeauty: I love this so much..sophistication and edgy at the sametime ♡ Definitely doin this soon

Donna Means: You Can Call Me LaLa!: Thank you, young lady for your hair tutorials.  These tutorials are great and extremely helpful to a lot of people in different age groups.  Hairstyles are easy and very elegant. You explain each and every one of them from point a to point z.

LongHairPrettyNails: Love it. The undercut gives it the perfect edge!

Gloria Sheenaz Le'winskey: you have massive talent. I don't even think you know how amazingly talented you are

Naya Moore: Sis, you NEVER disappoint. I love your channel, I can't even deal with how perf you are lol. When I wash my hair next week I'm gonna blow dry and try this style. It's so cute

Whitney Burns: My favorite summer hairstyle are Bobs! I wear them in a U-part wig now and I love it! Perfect for the heat. Easy install and takedown! ♡♥

Navybrat88: My favorite summer hairstyle has to be a twist out! My stepdaughter loves braid outs on her curly 3c hair! ❤️

Valencia Vanity: You post your natural hair videos right when I need em!! Thank you for always sharing your talent! My favorite summer hairstyle are updos, anything up and out of the way are perfect for the California heat!!

Magster Mor: omg I flippennnn love your videos I have long thick semi nappy hair and could never do anything to it. I saw one of your vids and learned how to braid to the scalp... Im moving on up lol great vids keep it up you've got a new fan.

Its__Stephy: This is simply beautiful . I enjoy watching all your hair tutorials because it inspire me to do something different to my hair . My fave summer hairstyle is the bantu knot out and the many ways you can style it . :))))

D Davis: My favorite summer hair style is a chunky braid! It's low maintenance to do and keep looking fresh ! I love this video, under cut and the French braid/ bun ! Funky but classy !!

Christine Barker: my favorite summer hairstyle is a nice curly weave this allows me to just get up fluff my curls and be on my way and i totally love your videos. Great tutorial

Nicole Lou: Love this, I can't wait to try it! My favorite summer hairstyle is braids. They are low maintenance and versatile.

4everMrsCW: My favorite summer hairstyle is a flat twist up-do!

Erica Addison: My favorite summer style is a braid out! I love this style, it's beautiful!

Missy Gaines: My favorite summer hair style is a wash and go. It's very easy. I go out with my hair semi dry, so it has a cooling effect as well.

Simply Rica: My favorite summer hairstyle is the infamous bun. After putting my hair in a high pony tail close to the front I twist the ends and wrap it around. This keeps the tangles at bay and makes my bun more massive.

knottybutnice: My favorite summer hairstyle is the crochet braids! It's very easy to do and still has that natural hair look.

Shay Williams: omg you just saved my life.. I have no idea how to French braid or cornrow so thanks for this

Just Dri.: I swear every time you post a hair tutorial I'm always attempting to do it in my head Lol. Love your channel My fav summer hairstyle would have to be box braids!

Peachy Gege: Simple and cute!!! Love the makeup too. You're so creative with everything you do.

Melanie B: love love love this! Thanks for this tutorial. Def using for my hair show! ♥

Shontay Williams: My favorite summer style has been box braids up in a high bun. Love your undercut btw!!

Nakeia Mack: Gawd! That undercut is EVERYTHING!

Roxcy Lou: I love this style. Not too difficult to do. I will try that in my hair. Always love the tutorials. Keep posting more.

TYLER GABRIELLE: My favorite summer hairstyle is the twist out! Its been my go to hairstyle since I decided to transition to natural!!

Bree' Dennis: My Favorite summer Hairstyle is definetly singles, braids, twisties, or box braids ! You can wear them in so many different styles & they protect your hair. LOVE them . I also love your channel & you ! I've learned so much from you, thank you so much for being fab (: xoxo

Rissa B: My favorite summer hair style is a wash n go! Quick and easy to maintain :-)

Myriam Christian: your hair is so manageable it is hard to believe it is 4c. the style is gorgeous.you know how to deprive  with your hair .what product do you use that makes your hair . so smooth.

MzLHoskins: Yesssss.... I've found the perfect hair do to match my outfit for an upcoming event....I love your creative edge!!!

Jelikah: My favorite summer styles are the wash n go and the traditional bun. I just learned how to braid, so I will definitely try this out. 

JustAlexia: My favorite summer hairstyle is big, juicy curly hair!! I absolutely love it!!

Alexa Moore: I love this style! I think it would also look good if you swapped the high bun for a pompador. And my favorite summer style is crochet braids. My hair is protected but I still get the big natural hair look

Alnesha Lyles: my 3 year old daughter enjoys watching you natural tutorials and today she said wait mommy this is nicki enaj

Beauty by Jay Morris: My favorite style has to be the crochet and braids, hands down. You definitely did you thang. I love that you brought that look back, absolutely gorgeous!! If I do win a hand bag would be nice, thank you for showing versatility, I love your work

Abigail Yeboah: OMG I absolutely love your hair!! You should do more hair tutorials. I can't wait to try this. I always get do many compliments when I do one of your hairstyles.

GorgeousCoilyHair: My favorite summer style is long box braids. Great protective style and I can still cleanse my scalp and hair. :-)

Tersamdra Smith: Very nice up do. I'm transitioning my hair for the past year & i was looking for ways to style my hair. Transitioning is difficult but i am inspired by all of your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks a bunch.

Candie: Ur like a beauty goddess! I love it Kim!

Kennedy: I love your channel, you've inspired so many of my natural hairstyles. My favorite style and tutorial was the curly twisted pin up.

BeautifullyKay: My favorite summer hairstyle has got to be box braids in a high bun. I love your style can't wait to try this look!

Denise: You made braiding upward look so simple. Must try this, very pretty!

Gorgeous Lo: My fav summer doo is def crochet braids. After I saw your tutorial I've been rocking them all summer! Thanks!

Arieal Taylor: I wish my 4C hair would straighten like this :( My edges have NO CHILL lol they stay curly..even with edge control & eco styling gel.

Qiana Butler: my favorite summer hairstyle is definitely the tradition box twist with a little extra length, ready to go and easy to style!

Shamyka Nichols: So this will be my next style, Thanks Kim! Btw love your tutorials & my fav summer style is twisted sides w/ curly mohawk.

Nic V: Loooove this look I need to try this! The braiding upward part might get me though! This might be by go to style if I can get the braiding upward down pack! But my fav summer hairstyles has to be my poetic justice braids! It grows my hair like crazy, plus the low maintenance is a plus!

Latrice Hudson: Love the do... My favorite summer style is a puff! Simple, quick and hair off my neck from the Texas heat!!!

TheRoseZara: Braided bun with an undercut ? This has got to be the sexiest thing I've ever seen ! lol #WERK  !

brownsuga206: This summer I love doing a french twist in the back with my bangs rolled to the side as well. It is a very retro glam look that keeps me cool and can be dressed up or down.

Hazel Doll: On everything you just gave me LIFE with this hair do!!! About to wash my hair & do this now! Thank u so much! Ughh

BeautyByJah: for all my natural girls out there, I love the simple afro puff! All i need is a hair band, its so easy! 

JustJenelle: I'm going to try this again.  The first time I tried it, my hair was shorter and I had the hardest time with.  I think realizing the braiding is a bit "different" then a normal cornrow is what I need to do.  Fab tutorial!

Nat-Nat C.: Hey are u going to grow out your undercut or are u gonna keep cutting it ? Your beautiful btw

Tiffany Smith: My favorite summer hairstyles are a tie between wash and go and top-knot bun. They are both easy to do! **Love your style btw!!!

B J: Love this, especially with your undercut! My favorite summer style is micro-twists.

Amy Zee: Wow this is amazing!! Classy and Fierce at the same time! I definitely have to try this one day!!

Ehjayl89: I get excited every time I see you've posted a video! I tried crotchet braids for the first time this summer and they are my new fave summer styles!

chynabounds: u do hair like u got eye$ in the back of ur head and do parts so str8...u have patience... these r nice protective hairdos

Toni Elizabeth: My absolute go to summer style is a braid out. Love love love!

touchofheaven2006: As a hairstylist, who have attempted numerous times to educate my stylists on how to braid inverted and they have yet to get it, I give you major props for - not only learning to braid inverted, but to do it on yourself and in the upward position. ((applauding in awe))!!!! great job!

Amanda Rena': This is tooo cute .. I love the braid especially .. But my favorite summer hairstyle would have to be poetic justice braids. That look will never get old to me it's classic :]

SillyMeJessie: That undercut!!!! :) my favorite summer hairstyle is a puff because it's so easy lol. I need to learn how to braid so I can do this one though! :)

meme meme: she looks like nicki minaj am I the only one

TW: My favorite hairstyle for the summer has to be the simple molded style with a deep side part. I love it!

SuperSweetlady16: My favorite summer hair style has to be the crochet braids. Btw, I loved your crochet tutorial. Will be trying that style this weekend.

ConstanceLeeana: I love this style !!! Definitely will be doing when I take out my Havana twist !!!!

AfricansFinest88: Love this hairstyle...after my Marley crochet I will try this. I have many favorites but ill say the side up braided up do..too cute!!

Amenan K: Lipstick infos please, This color is so pretty

Neesha Shakeera: Great tutorial. Looks classy with an edge. My favorite summer hairstyle are crochet braids.

Shanice Shaw: My favorite summer hairstyle is mini box braids. They're very versatile and also a great protective style.

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