Comments on: Princess Anne Braids with Bun

By: Claire

Claire — Tue, 18 May 2010 02:17:38 +0000

oh btw the password to see the pictures is ‘Claire’… sorry!

By: Claire

Claire — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:30:21 +0000

I did this hairstyle for my senior prom two days ago and it worked wonderfully! Actually my mom did it for me (she’s very good at braiding hair and she does mine all the time). We had to alter it a bit because not only is my hair long but it is also extremely thick as well. My hair was damp to start with because it made the braiding easier. Instead of putting it into only one braid at the bottom my mom divided it into three braids and wrapped the three braids up into the bun using jumbo hair and roller pins. We then added baby’s breath and a small white rose to cover a hair elastic from the end of one of the braids that was showing. My hair actually stayed in perfectly for two days until I had to take it down to wash it. If not it would have held for much longer I’m sure. Check out my pictures at http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/fantasyfreak92/Prom%20Hair/ (and yes i was watching pirates of the caribbean while my mom did my hair)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:30:46 +0000

When I first started french braiding my hair I would stand in the bathroom doorway. This particular doorway was just the right size to hold my elbow up at about a 45 degree angle thus supporting my arms while I learned. Once I had a bit of practice under my belt I just did it without the extra help.
One must remember that these hairstyles were created when even middle class people had servants to help as the amount of work in an average household without any electricity or modern conviences would overwhelm even the most ambitious and resourceful woman. That being said, often there were more than one generation of women in the same home.
As with Janna and Erica, sisters were often each other’s hairdressers. It is worth noting that the easiest way to learn to do French braiding is on someone else. You can see what you are doing, have both hands free and can ask the person on whom you are working to hold a piece or two while you get ready for the next step – this gives you four hands to learn instead of just two. After some practice on someone else, then you can move onto yourself. You will have a better feel for doing it correctly and an understanding of how to fix things when they don’t go quite right.
Just a good example of “doing unto others…”
Find someone like minded and long of tresses and trade doing hair with each other. You will both benefit from learning on someone else, while enjoying the relaxing effects of having your hair done. Good conversation and sharing are always a plus to this arrangement too.
I have found a few links along the way of period hairstyles I would love to try, but alas I have the thin limp stuff too. The only way I would even dare it, is with someone else to do the steps for me.
I have found that having my hair curly before I try a hairdo works better than just washed clean straight hair. There is more body and it gives you more volumn – yes, even those of us with the fine thin suff. Try those pink foam rollers. They are comfortable and easy to do. Use more rollers with smaller amounts of hair. If you hair is long you will be surprised how much it will layer up on a roller, and it will dry faster if you don’t crowd too much hair on one roller.
I have a niece who has loved “doing my hair” since she was five. At five years old she braided my entire head in tiny braids. I was quite surprised that she had the concentration at that age to stick with it until it was done. She is eleven now and knows how to french braid. I might just try and get her to try some of those do’s with me.
Doing hair with kids – especially if they can help you too is great bonding time. It creates intimacy in a way that doing other things together do not.
Sarah

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:57:23 +0000

I saw your blog on SimplyVintageGirlBlog and this hairstyle is so pretty! My mom braided my hair and twisted it into a bun, but I like how you added the French Braid! Great idea! Great photography!
Joyfully in Jesus,
Elizabeth

By: Holly Marie Knits

Holly Marie Knits — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:55:48 +0000

Thanks for the lovely posts on hairstyling. I just stumbled on your website today and (as a young Christian woman myself) I find it very refreshing! Thanks again!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:29:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing this! It is so pretty.
Hope to see some more soon.
Thanks.

By: Isa

Isa — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:44:55 +0000

Wow! Not only did you do a lovely job of your hair, the pictures themselves are beautiful too. ^_^

Does coconut oil really work as a conditioner for damaged hair? I have very long hair that is a bit dry and damaged from chemical colouring and heat styling (I’ve since started using henna instead of harsh dyes, but my hair’s still not in great shape).

I need to learn how to braid like this, now that my hair is finally long enough!

By: Janna

Janna — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:37:10 +0000

Hi, Lilia! Thank you for your comments. I guess my advice for keeping your hair healthy is to avoid, as much as possible, all harsh treatments, like perms, dyes, blow-dryers, curling irons, etc. All that stuff is hard on your hair! Also, you might look into using a natural conditioner, like coconut oil, to help restore your damaged hair.

By: lilia

lilia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:44:08 +0000

and ohh love ur hair…

By: lilia

lilia — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:43:14 +0000

how do u keep ur hair healthy and growing long…my hair is very damaged and i am try to grow out my hair….any advice….

ps…i dont want to cut it off…(my hair is color treated,flat ironed,blow dryed,plus split ends….) hellp