How To: Easy Braided Updo | Holiday Hairstyles + Giveaway
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I’m thrilled to share today’s hairstyle; it’s a Simple Braided Up-do, just in time for the holidays. I partnered up with Aveda on their YouTube channel to share 2 holiday hairstyles featuring my favourite Aveda products.
The first hairstyle I created is a soft and simple updo, perfect for any special event. The second hairstyle is a unique braided french twist, I’m completely in love with it.
I recommend you check out the videos, they’re linked below. Definitely leave me a comment letting me know what you think, I can’t wait to read them.
xo
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Aveda How-To | Simple Soft Holiday Updo Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYNj9E...
Aveda How-To | Braided French Twist Festive Updo Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvvgrY...
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1. Leave a comment letting me know what your favorite holiday hairstyle is.
This IS an international giveaway. The winner will be announced via YouTube message on December 28th and I will put the winner's username in the description box of this video, good luck!
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DISCLAIMER: Thank you Aveda for sponsoring this video.
Hey guys welcome back today, I wanted to share with you a simple yet beautiful updo just in time for the holidays and if you're looking for some more holiday hair inspiration, I partnered up with Aveda over on their YouTube channel to create two holiday updos. I really think you guys are going to love them. One is super soft, simple, updo of course, and then the other one is a unique braided French twist I will link them below so definitely go check them out and leave me a comment letting me know which one is your favorite and I also shared in those Videos of what products I use to get this big voluminous hair so go check them out. Oh and before we get started, make sure you stay tuned until the end, because I'm going to be doing a giveaway for you guys. Alright, let's get started first step, adding volume so place your fingers just below at your temples and then trace towards the back of your head and just section off the top section from the rest of your hair. Now gather the top section together and just give it a slight twist to the left and push upwards bobby, pin into place on both sides, and you guys already know, but this step just helps to add volume at the crown. Then hold your bobby pins in place with one hand and then, with the other one pinch and pull on small sections of hair around your crown. Now we want three sections and they don't need to be equal in size, but you just want to section off all the hair on the left side and place it out of the way for now and then repeat on the right side. Now divide your middle section into three equal pieces and just begin braiding, a three strand braid all the way down at this section, you could do any braid that you, like, I think, fishtail braids, would look really pretty too now. Once you reach the bottom, hold your ends and begin gently tugging on the outside of the braid. This is a great way to help your braid appear thicker, especially if you have thin hair and then secure your ends with the small hair elastic and creating a small bun on the end will help keep your ends tucked away and then repeat on the left side, I really love that the side sections are smaller. This just allows the braids to be unique in size and create a more detailed, looking updo again gently pull on the sides of your braid to fan it out and then just secure your ends into a bun repeat. One last time on the right side and this updo would look really beautiful if you mixed and match the braids, so you could do a three strand, braid a fishtail braid and you can even do rope braids now that we have our three pretty braids just start With the middle one and begin wrapping, it counterclockwise around itself to create a bun, and I just want to it. Tuck the ends underneath and then bobby, pin around the perimeter of the bun just enough to hold it into place. Now take your right, braids and bring it up and over your bun and wrap it around until you've reached your ends and then tuck them, underneath that previous braid and again bobby pin just enough to hold this braid into place and then repeat on the left side. Bringing your braid up over your bun and then tucking your ends, underneath now that all of your braids are wrapped, add some extra bobby pins to tightly secure everything together and then one last detail. I loved ribbons this year and I knew that I wanted to add one so I took this velvet ribbon. I thought it was perfect for the holidays and I just wrapped it over my head, like a headband and tied it into a knot just to the side of my bun, and then I tied it into a bow. I trimmed the ends and I just thought that this was at the perfect touch to this holiday up to you. So there we have you guys. What did you think? I love this hairstyle, it's so quick, it's easy and it comes out great every single time and this ribbon detail. I think it's so perfect for the holidays. Alright, guys time for the giveaway and it's super simple to enter. All you have to do is leave me. A comment down below and let me know what your favorite holiday hairstyle is: do you like to wear updos? Maybe you, like glamorous waves, maybe like to wear your hair. All natural leave me a comment. Let me know, and you'll be entered for your chance to win a package of my favorites of Veda products. I will list all of the additional details in my description down below, so it check it out and a good luck. You guys also don't forget to check out my videos over on Vedas YouTube channel. I will link them down below. Thank you guys so much for watching good luck and I'll talk to you next time. Bye,
Comments
Monica Valdovinos: This is now my favorite up do to do! So simple but so elegant looking! I will so try it! Thank you :)
Ford Prefect the Goldendoodle: This is beautiful! I'll probably try it Christmas Eve or Christmas day! I love doing up dos for the holidays! Adding a ribbon always makes it even better! I love doing buns and braids with ribbons for the holidays the most!
Kyrya Clancy: Thank you for posting this tutorial. I have a huge month of work events I have to attend in January and I can do this one on an evening after having my hair out during the evening! Thank you - it's like having the older sister I didn't have lol. Have a happy holiday season xx
Eleonora Rini: I absolutely love this updo! And I definitely love to wear updos for this holiday season, because otherwise my hair would get all tangled and look like a mess! I will try this one tomorrow night!
Stevie Kimber: Updos are my favorite for the holidays, I can't wait to try this hairstyle in a couple days! ❤ LOVE how a simple black ribbon takes it to the next level, and it's perfect with a black sweater or top. Your videos are always so flawless, thank you for sharing your talent with us! Happy holidays from Wisconsin. ❤
A J: This is so pretty! I love trying new updos especially for special events like the holidays that's my favorite. You always make it look so easy!
Sara Zed: So lovely, and I always adore when there's an addition of ribbon - especially during the holidays! I usually would just go for some big waves, but I think the holiday season calls for a romantic up-do (preferably with a braid in there somewhere) :)
ProgressionofMyself: I love leaving my hair down but I loved your last video and actually did the second hairstyle the soft bun! So pretty and made my thin long hair look fuller.
Rimu Ahmed: Loving your updos & all the other “effortless” hairstyles...the simple hairstyles for natural hair that doesn’t require much effort. I also love how u use ribbons to accessorize and enhance ur styles! Its so cute & chic! Happy holidays :)
Jennifer Shepherd: I love the second video! I've already tried it on my hair and it turned out amazing. So thank you very much! Happy Holidays to you!!!
Breanna Nelson: Love updos and braids all year round and during the holidays! I also love your videos can't wait to use your tutorials to do my bridesmaids hair in 3 weeks for my wedding!!!
Val Neuman: I love your easy work hairdo tutorials - you make your tutorials so easy to follow! Everyone at work loves my hairstyles and it’s all thanks to you! My favorite hairstyles are effortless ones - half up half down, braids, and ponytail ones! Merry Christmas!
Rae C: I love you videos! They’re so easy to follow and understand! I prefer a more simple, natural look for the holidays. We don’t do anything super fancy so it works!
Grace Ferro: I love to sleep in two french braids and then in the morning my hair has nice beach waves!!! I also love to do a pull through braid!!
jessica lowery: I do believe that THIS is my new favorite holiday hairstyle ! Thanks ! ❤️
Jessieheath101: Absolutely love this look and will be trying it over the next few days thanks again for another amazing video xxx
Gaby000999: My favourite hairstyles for holidays are buns, specially when adding some braids to them! They are elegant, yet you can wear them not only at parties, but also in more informal situations. Always love what you come up with. Defentley gonna try this one for Chiristmas
Gretch G: This was beautiful!! I'm so going to try this today. I couldn't believe how easy you made it seem. I usually like my hair up for the holidays, but my arms always give out on me lol. I get tired and I can't braid my own hair yet (towards tha back). I think I can do this one.
Scorpio: Love this hair do! I curl my hair normally, might do a chignon this year!
Sarah G: Happy Holidays Alex! I have loved watching your channel for the past 2 years, thank you for sharing!! Holidays are the only time I have a chance to wear my hair down, gotta go with the voluminous waves
l av: I am a huge fan of a soft updo! Thanks for make your tutorials so easy to follow.
ray162738: Beautiful! Because I normally wear my hair long and straight, I love doing big curls with some kind of pretty headband. Simple, but timeless!
Kristy Sears: Hi Alex, your hair is stunning ... I live in Aus so definitely love wearing my hair in braided updo’s for the holiday season as its super hot here. Love your vids
Des Fountain: My favorite holiday hair style is just waves or curls. You’re very talented! Thanks for all the great ideas!
JemmyWaffles: The second one is my favorite! It looks so classy yet edgy. You are so creative.
Kathryn Gainey: Hi Alex! I'm a new fan but I can't stop watching your videos! I love them! My hair is much shorter than yours so I can't wait for it to grow out so I can try more styles. I prefer an updo for the holidays and will be trying one of your tutorials for my New Year's Eve look. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Valeria Garzon: Hello Alex, this is mine first time watching your tutorials videos.. and I very loved the way that you made the simple and nice braids merges into a beautiful and easy hairstyle for the holidays.. I always love braids, also I used them most the time, they are convenient and keep mine hair ready and cute for work.. thanks for sharing your idea, I am going to trying to get mine hair done like that for the New Year eve! Merry Christmas and Happy new year
Jackalyn Yates: I've always been into updo's. I feel like if they're done the right way, the ways you've shown me how to do them, they can be so feminine and gorgeous for any occasion. Plus, you won't have to worry about your hair getting frizzy!
SweetCheeks: I totally love all your tutorials. You make up do’s seem so easy. For the holidays, I like beachy waves.
Kimberly Gannon: Love this look! For the holidays I like loose waves and like to incorporate a braid if I have time.
thrill102: Its so cute!! I really like all the hairstyles you do. They’re always classy yet innovative! Merry Christmas!!
Suleika Nieves: Love curls and simple updos!! Thank you!
Amanda Keltner: My favorite holiday hairstyle is a side fishtail braid. It keeps all my hair protected and it looks fancy even though it is very simple.
HaydeecantaDios.: So cute. I change my hair every day! Everyday I look for a video tutorial and I do my hair and my makeup that way! Love this one thank You!
Karlie Condiff: I love bouncy curls for the holidays. So fun with a red or berry lip. I love the braided bun but I definitely need to practice my braiding skills lol
pauline callahan: Love your videos!! My favourite hairstyle for the holidays is a half updo. Happy Holidays!!! ❤
Julie S: I love these hairstyles! My favorite style is curling my hair and the putting it into a half updo
sonia Gupta: My favourite holiday hairstyle is a ponytail with a fancy braid wrap around the elastic, super easy and festive season
Marcela Âlmëida: So beautiful ! Loved the ribbon detail !
Rebecca Blashock: I like updos with either a bun or French twist for special occasions. Thank you for sharing such beautiful heai style options with us!
wielkacytryna: I like making my hair in a crown braid (like Leia on Hoth), because it's the only 'advanced' hairstyle I can do and I'm just so proud of it (even though it takes me around 30 min. to make it) And it's also very practical, so I can wear it all day without worrying about my hairstyle falling apart. Happy holidays!
박수진: so beautiful and easy!! thank you so much♡♡
kevans2007: I’ve always gone with elegant curls for the holidays (and probably will again this year since my hair is short), but I love being inspired by these updos...hopefully for future holiday parties!
Mariah Romero: My favorite is the updo! I love Updos you’re amazing , happy holidays
Violaa T: I like to do braids on my front section hair, a simple one. When I undone them, it looks like I have a natural wavy hair and its nice! Sometimes I would love to recreate your Braided French Twist it looks wonderful!
MireiO: such a gorgeous and classy updo I usually wear my hair straight since I never leave myself enough time for anything more
Daisy: I like to wear my hair in an updo. Thank you so much for sharing your updos!! ☺️ I will have to try this one thank you!!
Kristi Gibson-Cormier: Alex I love your blouse it's gorgeous.. I love this hairstyle .. So beautiful.. The ribbon is the perfect touch. I'm going. To say Fishtail braids are my favorite.. I'm going to check out your other hairstyles.. Have a fantastic day
Kathleen Cisneros: My favorite holiday hairstyle is wearing my hair all natural but I love mixing in little braids throughout and pinning half of my hair up! Just a little something to help tame my curly hair ☺️
Maria Albu: Very simple and incredible result, thank you so much
Little Pearls of Randomness: For this year’s Christmas party I did twisted half pony and then a twisted pony. With the pony tail I plaited them but used some tinsel as one of the sections before making it into a bun. It came out surprisingly well and was inspired from one of your videos x
Ashlynn Higginson: My favorite holiday hairstyle would probably be a half updo with soft curls and a ribbon!
Lily: Amazing... That's so beautiful! Thank you so much!
Flavia T: I love to do up-dos in the holidays because it's summer here in Brazil, so I can still have beautiful hair even if it's really hot. Love your videos
Bimablo: I love natural waves. Just braiding my hair while they are still wet and let it dry. It's so simple yet so glamorous. If you want to be extra just add a cute ribbon or bobby pins. Merry Christmas
Raymond: this looks so beautiful!
Rosebay: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!! I love variety of hairs styles and u made them all so easy
Rachel Grant: My favorite holiday hairstyles are elegant low buns like you do in this video and on your channel! :)
Britt Lyons: It's so funny you uploaded this today! I literally just finished a wedding trial of a bride that wants this exact updo style of the thumbnail
Eleanor Giordano: Love your videos so much & your gorgeous hair:) I like the updos with the ribbon very unique! Happy Holidays ❤
Trish Pipkins: I just watched the other videos on Aveda. Beautiful hairstyles in every one! And how did we get so lucky getting so many videos from you today?
Kim: Your hair and makeup are always so beautiful!!! My favorite holiday hairstyle is my natural waves and I’ll add a headband or pin up parts. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are so sweet!!
Amanda W.: Cute! I think I’m going to try this this year :) I normally go for high up do
angelofdarkness4521: I love to do an elegant bun with either a bow or a flower clip for the holidays.
Brittany G: I love a high bun with a bow clipped just under it!
Trish Pipkins: Oh my gosh the braided bun is so Beautiful! My favorite holiday hairstyle is unique updos with lots of sparkle. I love to add crystals or a glittery headband. I must be part dragon.
Rachel Heather Lee: For the holidays I tend to like half-up-half-down hairstyles! It’s neat and pretty at the same time
Wehmeyer Babies: Thank you for sharing the style, I'm the cook for all the holiday so I always wear a right braided ponytail to keep any hair from getting into everyone's food.
Rhonda Thorpe: I love this braided updo. The velvet ribbon just set everything off.
Jennifer Mcelfresh: I absolutely love when I get a notification for one of your videos bc you always have such unique hairstyles! My favorite hairstyle for the holidays is beachy textured waves. I live in Ohio so it’s super cold here during Christmas so I like to pretend I’m (or atleast my hair is) on a beach somewhere lol
Imy Lily: I love this hairstyle!! So beautiful and so romantic. Thank you
Anwesha Chakraborty: It is beautiful and easy hairstyle too. Waterfall braids are my favorite hairstyles for holiday Wish you a Merry Christmas
Abbi Richardson: My favorite hairstyle for the holidays is a half updo with some waves and a festive hair accessory ☺
Kristine Hamborg: I love my hair in a nice updo like this one.
Maddy M: So pretty as always Alex! I like to do side buns, I'm more of an updo gal! Happy Holidays!
Candace Krause: Love this braid will definitely try
Andrea Velazco: I always use it in a natural way, my hair is too straight to try anything! I have to use a whole spray bottle to get curls for two hours. But my favourites to see are updos ♥
Caren.Y: I usually never have time to do anything fancy before an event so I just wear my hair down with loose waves. That’s just the easiest hairstyle to accomplish under 30min ♀️✨
Enapay112: Favorite holiday hair style is to curl my hair in loose curls wearing it down. If I get hot later throughout the day i can always pull it up into a cute curly updo.
Dana Mazzarella: Half up, loose curls. Although, that braid bun looks amazing, so I might have a new favorite!
Mari: Omg this hairstyle is really lovely! xoxo
Sally Kennedy: I loved the braided bun. I wear my hair in a low bun most of the time. Merry Christmas.
Josi Neuseeland: I work in hospitality so I always wear updos for work. I get inspirered by your updos a lot and I always get compliments for them! So as I wear my hair always up I prefer to wear them open in nice beachy waves for the holidays :) xx from Germany!
Kristina Bertrand: I love doing my hair in a ponytail or bun!!!!
Iris: My favourite holiday hairstyle would have to be either a curled half-updo, or a more intricate braid!
Remelyn F: I love how simple and easy it is but yet elegant looking....
Altair: Thanks a million! It turned out great (even though Im not making it for a holiday lol)
Karla Carrillo: Usually I let my hair down but I also like to use a half up-do. I'm thinking on using this hairstyle this year.
Kyra Csoff: I personally love a simple messy bun or just something that you can quickly do and walk out the door
lucyxwilliamsxx: My favourite holiday hairstyle is voluminous glamorous waves! I hope you have a lovely Christmas <3
Amanda W: I love anything with braids and ribbons for the holidays!
Griselda Cervantes: It looks beautiful. I hope I can recreate it on my hair. I don’t have a favorite way of wearing my hair for tinge holidays . It depends on my mood. I love curls, buns, and braids
Jenny L: Love this hairstyle❤️❤️
Jeanyce Nieves: love the style I love loose bouncy curls like the ones you had in the intro looovvveeddd it
Rebecca Virta: I like a soft updo with some decoration, like a sparkly headband or clip. I love your videos!
Shanna Jordan: I wear my hair up allllways! I'm so thankful for your chanel for us long-hair girls that always need some inspo!
Kelsey Severa: I love braided updos AND big glamorous waves!!!
Carolina Carrera Saavedra: updos! thats one of the reasons i follow you! ALL SO ELEGANT, GENTLE AND EASY. THANK YOU!
Brianna Michelle: I like the last one with the 3 braids and combining them. Very cool
Maisie Morsara: When I used to host events and had long hair, I loved to wear my hair up in an up do, so it was out of the way. But since I chopped my hair off (into a Bob), I've just been creating soft textured waves. I miss my long hair when I watch your videos though! :)