The Look: Faux Braids
We call this the badass Nordic princess.
Since tiny French braids require octo-arms, cheat with a wraparound headband.
Runway look: Marchesa (shown), Herv?
Start with clean, dry hair.
Placement is key.Pull band around neck; separate hair into three sections: side, side, back.
Let front two fall forward; stretch band over them, placing braid in middle of head.
Sweep hair into a low pony, says Tabatha Coffey, cocreator of Luxhair How.
Start with clean hair blow-dried wavy with a round brush.
Part hair slightly off-center.Take about 4 inches of the smaller side and tease with a comb to add volume.
Attach two or three hair pieces underneath pinned portion.
Pull out a few strands in front to frame your face.
A bun shaper beefs it upno sad knobs, c’mon.
Naturally curly or wavy?
Wet strands and blow-dry with a paddle brush so they look polished when wrapped.
Tie hair in a low pony.Pull tail through doughnut’s center until it touches scalp.
Fan hair over doughnut and pin around.
It doesn’t get much sexier than this!
A clip-in hair strip lets even short-haired ladies work it.
Pick a “weft” of matching hair that spans from ear to ear.
Cue the wind machine!
You need: Pop Dancing With the Stars Go!
