Not that we’re complaining: The half braided hair headband is another super-cute braid trend having a renaissance moment this year. Festival bunnies and forward-thinking gals alike are now taking to this delightfully meta-trend, which basically makes use of a French braid from ear to ear (or partline to ear, for on-the-go gals who want an abbreviated version), forming a headband made of your own hair. Super cool, right?
How to Create a Headband Braid
The headband braid can keep pesky strands from messing with our fresh-face flow, especially now that high summer’s around the corner. Read on for a quick and easy tutorial on how to create a plait around the head.
How to do a braided headband: Step-by-step guide
Whether you want to update your everyday look or try a new hairstyle for an upcoming special occasion, all you need to do is follow our easy hair tutorial to learn how to get a braided headband look at home. We’ve also included the products you’ll need to get the perfect headband plait — bonus!
How to Braid your Hair like a Headband with Short Hair
Think that short hair can’t be braided? Well, think again, because the good news is that the headband braid can be done on short tresses too. Yes, you heard us correctly. This is because the headband braid is a flat plait and doesn’t require lots of lengths. Neat, eh?
So, want to know how to braid your hair like a headband on short tresses? Easy! Just follow these steps, below. Step 1. Start with second-day hair and use dry shampoo to give your strands some grip. Step 2. Section hair from ear to ear, pull the back section away, and secure it with a clip. Step 3. Starting from behind one ear, divide a section of hair into three equal strands. Begin to French braid your hair. Step 4. Continue to plait, adding in strands along the way to create your braided headband. Step 5. Keep plaiting all the way to the end, then use a bobby pin to discreetly secure your braid behind your ear, like our model above. Step 6. Pancake your braid and set the final look with hairspray.
