How To: Simple Updo | Braided Updo
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I am completely in love with this easy up-do with braided detailing. I think this hairstyle would be perfect as a wedding hairstyle, it would be the perfect Updo for Prom, and would be fitting for any formal event.
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Hey guys welcome back to my channel today, I want to share with you this really beautiful, unique and elegant braided updo hairstyle. The warm weather is finally here and I feel like it's such a popular time for more formal events, and I just think that this hairstyle is perfect. It looks quite intricate, but it's actually a lot simpler than it looks. You just will have to put in a little bit of arm work, but I will link some easy up-dos down below for you guys. So let's go ahead and get started for this hairstyle. You will need about 8 clear, hair, elastics and some bobby pins, and you just want to ensure that your hair is free of knots and tangles for a nice smooth finish to help with the smooth finish. I'M going to go ahead and add some of this Herbal Essences cream gel it's just super flexible, hold, and since it's so humid here in the summer time, it just helps to keep my hair frizz free all day long. I just grab a quarter sized amount, rub it between my palms and then I apply it all over smoothing down my hair for our first ponytail, I'm placing my fingers at the sides of my crown and just trying diagonal lines down to the nape of my neck. So that this section is an upside down triangle, I recommend, after each step, combing everything to give you a nice smooth, elegant finish with this section. You just want to secure it off with a hair elastic to make it a ponytail, and I wrap mine around 3 times so that it was tight but not too tight, and you want your ponytail to be sitting right at the nape of your neck. For the second ponytail, I'm placing my finger about one inch over from that first ponytail and drawing diagonally down to the nape of my neck, and then you just want to do this on the other side as well. I'M just moving up these sections with my comb and then securing them off with a hair elastic, just above our previous ponytail. Once it's secure, you shouldn't be able to see that first hair elastic because it'll be hidden by this new ponytail for the third ponytail. You want to repeat the exact same steps: I'm placing my finger about one-inch over from the previous ponytail and diagonally, drawing a line towards the nape of my neck on both sides. Once I've combed these sections, I'm going to secure them together with a hair elastic. Above our previous ponytail, once it's secure, you should not be able to see the previous hair elastics. I created a total of five ponytails, repeating the exact same steps grabbing one inch from beside each side of our previous ponytail, smoothing it out and then securing it with a hair elastic over top of the previous hair elastic. For my fifth ponytail, it was all the rest of my hair framing my face and you just want to ensure that you're leaving the hair. That'S at your neck out of this ponytail. As you can see, I've created five cascading ponytails and you just want to ensure that all of your elastics are pretty well hidden. Now, for an easy part, you want to divide all the remaining hair into three equal pieces and we're just going to create a loose three strand braid now for the braids to match our cascading ponytails you'll just want to cross the outside sections over the middle versus Going under once, you've reached the very end of your braid, secure it off with a hair elastic, and I like to make my ends into a little bit of a bun just so that they don't end up poking out now to make this hairstyle really pop and Stand out you'll want to pancake it, which creates more volume and dimension. First, I'm just going to gently pull up on small pieces around the crown of my head to help create some more volume, since I don't really like teasing my hair. So all you do is anchor your ponytails with your one hand, and use your index finger and thumb to gently pinch, small sections and pull them upwards and then once you've done that you'll want to work your way down the ponytails so again just anchor them with Your one hand, and with your index finger and thumb just gently pull on small pieces to make them more voluminous, I'm focusing most of my pancaking at the Center, and you can see how quickly this just transforms the hairstyle. You want to start with really small pieces and then work your way up to larger ones that you're creating layers as you're going, which is going to give you the most dimensions. So you can see all the added volume and fullness is creates. I am just in love with the detail of this hairstyle. I think it looks incredible. Last step is to tightly roll up the braid and make this a stunning up-do start at the very bottom of your braid, and you just want to tuck your ends underneath and begin rolling the braid all the way to the nape of your neck. If your hair is shorter, this will be really easy and if you have long hair, just try to keep it as tight as possible once you've wrapped your braid, you can either tuck it completely underneath those ponytails, but I think it's so beautiful to just let some Of it show just helps to add extra detail to this hairstyle and I just need to bobby pin it into place. My biggest tip is to create crosses with your bobby pins by inserting them on angles. For this hairstyle, once I created a cross, I added an additional bobby pin through the center to create more of a star which held wonderfully you just want to avoid aimlessly sticking your bobby pins in because that's when they slide out and the less hair you grab. The better now for some finishing touches, I'm just going to curl up my bangs away from my face for a softer appearance and to polish off the look. I'M using Pantene's, alcohol-free extra strong, hold Airspray, and I know what you guys are thinking, I'm not using Ellenet. But I want to test us the new things for you guys, and this is really strong hold, so I'm just going to do a couple light spritzes all over, so there you have you guys. That is how you achieve its really beautiful and elegant updo. I love this hairstyle so much. This is by far my favourite up-do that I've ever done in my channel. I just think that it's so unique and beautiful and you have let me know what you thought, but this hairstyle is absolutely perfect for a wedding, a fancy dinner or any formal event this summer. So if you do recreate it don't fit to share with me on Instagram, you can either tag me or send it to me in a message, but thank-you again so much for watching. Hopefully, you found this video helpful if you did just give it a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe, and I'm also going to link some more easy updos for you guys down below. But thank you again for watching and I'll talk to you guys soon. Bye,
Comments
Sarah Wilhite: You explain steps so precisely and it's easy so understand you. My experience with hair styling has been limited until recently, but with your tutorials I'm learning quickly. Your communication skills are excellent and you obviously take the time to pick and choose your words carefully in order to be the most effective. Thanks so much for the time, care, and concern in your tutorials! You are hands down the best out there! Please keep it up!
exotictights: this is such a lovely, classic looking do! makes me miss my long hair for a hot minute. I love your tutorials! xo
Molly G: This is exactly what I was looking for, it so beautiful and looks like something that I can do on my hair.
Jack: Alex!!! This is so pretty! I'm going to try it, I have to have my hair up at work so I always have a boring bun. I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you so much for sharing with us. ❤
Jessieheath101: I love this hairstyle It looks super easy and is perfect for formal and informal events! I can't wait to try it to out! thank you Alex for another fantastic tutorial! much love ❤xxx
sofiahino12: This is beautiful! Can't wait to try it out tomorrow for work!
Kristi Gibson-Cormier: so beautiful Alex!! I love this one
Kristi Gibson-Cormier: Alex!!!! this is stunning!!! I love it...So happy things are great.. you have the most wonderful way of explaining what you are doing.. xoxo
lucyadejongh: So pretty and easy. Thanks Alex
Ginny R: Wow, I love this style. So beautiful.
동물칭구칭구: Omg...너무 아름다워요... so gorgeous and very easy!! Thank you, i’ll try this hairstyle!!!
maz lester: trying this out tomorrow for my hair dressing assessment, really nice elementary hair up :) x
RenateMaria: It's so great to finally find a YouTuber who have long hair and make beautiful hair styles. I have really long hair so I'm not able to do a lot of the hairstyles on YouTube, but now I can be sure that everytime I view a video with you I know that my hair can do it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sigrid: This is so gorgeous! I think I'm gonna try it tomorrow. <3
Shamma AlAli: I really love this hairstyle. Im gonna most likely recreate it for my upcoming occasion!
JuLies Fischer: This is so simple and really beautiful!!! I'm not sure if it will show up in dark hair but I will try it :)
Monica Gonzalez: This is so beautiful!❤
Iris: Wonderful and very simple. I'm so jealous because I have such thin hair that it will never look anything like this on me... but it is beautiful indeed.
Sarah Schaarschmidt: Wow <3 beautiful and quick. Thank you for showing
Cherry Chen: wow, it is very easy and beautiful. I will try it. :)
Suzan Storm: Fabulous lady! It's so difficult, but your demonstrating, while explaining is perfect. Thank you for making this SO easy. I look brilliant, and I've not really had in long until recently - and people are commenting on how cool it looks! Thank you truly!
Kyra Hackworth: Love you alex! you are beautiful and so incredibly talented!
Avjinder Dool: I love how when you talk you always sound like you're smiling! It never fails to make me smile! :) xx
Shiloe Goodliffe: You should try the spiral bobby pins!! They replace ten bobbys and I use them for all my buns and updos!
Leah Wiebe: Thanks so much for all these easy hairstyles!
Sherry Dufrenne: Wow my fav. It's gorgeous. Thank you.
山羊蕊: I love it! U looks gorgeous
Sania Shaukat: Alex I love your hair styles which you make every time
Pam Wade: Love it❤️
karina g: I have curly hair but I'm still gonna try this.
May: I'm so Happy Alex is getting more views,been a fan since day 1 ,such talent and class
Dejana Atanaskovic: I will definitely try this for going out
Rossamela: Love it!
Tabitha Paul: Gorgeous ❤
Roxana Mcglinchey: This is beautiful .. Thank you
Sapphire H: absolutely beautiful!!!
Somikosa: I came across your chanel by chance and I'm really happy I was so lucky. I though I amn't able to do these fantastic things with hair. Finally, I've changed my mind. Of course, i did it a little bit chatty, but I COULD do it. So thanks a lot<3 Especially, for short informative video without unnecessary facts
Marie Gilmore: Absolutely love it! But I'm nervous about putting all those bands in my clients hair. I always have a hard time getting them out.
Lori Martin: Gorgeous as usual Alex!
Ada Syuha: Your hair color make it look amazing.... love it
Susan Pérez Lomote: Thanks for sharing! You're so pretty! Best wishes!
Ritika Singh: This is a two hairstyles tutorial video.. that braid.. that's darn beautiful
Kanokwan .s: I like this updo braid, it's easy for my working day. Love you guy
Kat Mars: Hi, Alex! It looks so good on you. Will it be ok on medium length hair?
Rosa Zamora: Woww amo todos tus peinados los amo ,
Dieu Doan: Alex, can you do a video on the best way to use bobby pins?? I feel like when I do it, it just doesn't hold as well as it should!
Zarinah Alfazri: all are wonderful videos I love it
Yisel Perez: i love it!
RäyõůÑå CHanez Dz: ohhh it really beautiful i loooooove it thanks pretty girl for this video .
Miranda Panda: Lovely! But my hair is so thin I’m not sure I’d have enough hair for 5 pony’s!
Claire S: I'm so fall in love with your hair color !!!! could you make a video about it ? how do you tone them? ect... thank you :)
azury azury: love this, i've tried this and I add some flowers on it .
Abelee Gurumayum: Wow amazing i will try it it simply n beautyful
Kennedy: Lovely ❤️
magiccastle 19: so beautiful and clear
Lucy Gu: Do you use regular bobby pins or U-shape pins?
Lizette Barrett: I love this hair style , but if you have very fine hair and not much of it , it’s a little hard to do it and it doesn’t come out really good.but it’s a beautiful hair style .
Н & В: Beautiful
Jeniffer San Mochan: Stunning
Joivette Arias: Yes......love it soooooooo much
Namrita Kambo: Please do a washing hair routine
Alex Gaboury: Those of you who like before watching are the real MVPS! Haha love you guys! ❤️
Kulwinder chahal: I love your channel. I am very poor to make hairstyles. I have problem with bobby pin because it stays always loose. Can you please make a short video how to use bobby pin. Please Thanks
Abby Saph: I love it
Maggie Zepeda: What brand clear elastics do you use? I always end up popping mine #ThickHairStruggles
Anastasia: gonna make this tomorrow!
Annzz. Lyfe: 4:56 but how do u simply just bobby pin that? it's a thick plait and I have tried doing something like this before and bc it's thick, the bobbly pins won't hold it :( i have prom coming up in 2 days
Mailfreebird: stupendous
lynda harrison: Classy
twominutetips: Yes, very pretty.
Kendall Jane: I loveeeeeee you alex gaboury... you are truly amazing as well as beautiful, gorgeous.... You are the beauty... i loove you... yiu are the best and my favourites....:)
Ishita Kulkarni: you are soo beautiful beauty goals♡
Ashley Emma: Every time I try to pull on small sections like Alex I just make it look stupid lol
احمد احمد: OMG!!!! ♡
Mountain Craig: Really clever hairstyle
Sharon Bear: You have the most beautiful thick hair in youtube universe.. serious
Kyla Heaton: Your so pretty omg
Alondra Roque: that's beautiful alex
Nushok 777:
shoyakt ali: nice
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falbala: superbe,
Franchesca Navarrete: holalindas
Sirielle: Dear Alex, please tell us how you hide your roots!! I can see delicate lowlights, right?
Pushpa Singh: I m not having thin hair but I have natural curls and even I have black hair
ronnette harvey: my hair is almost to my knees and even tho I have lots of it my hair is very very thin. none of these styles have ever looked like yours. sad.
Liv.C: I tried but it looks nothing like yours
Lilia Pereira: Hello what is this tweeters marker.? Please??
Yitika Singh: hi Alex...I am Indian...But I love u a lot....I also want to come your land.....it's my dream
Sarah Usman: Are u the girl who did some ballerina workouts on other channels?
Anum Iqbal: Soo many rubber bands in this hairstyles
keyzzzz: I found barbie in real life
Nona Nona: Hi Alex l miss you
Tay Kris: B