Milk Maid Braid Hair Tutorial

 This hot weather is really making me wants to wear my hair up at the moment so what better way inject a bit of personal style whilst keeping cool than putting your hair in milkmaid braids?! I love this style, especially the half up half down twist pixie lott has given it. GHD have written a fab tutorial on how to recreate this look so have a look below to find out how! 

Milkmaid braids are proving to be a big hit in the boho world and the best bit?  They are easy to achieve and need very few hair styling products.

The best way to achieve this look is to begin by spraying the under section of your locks with a dry shampoo product.  Brush out the dry shampoo and backcomb the locks in order to create a volumised style.

Take the top section of hair and smooth it loosely over the backcombed section.  The top section can then be pinned into place with hairpins.  This will create the appearance of a mini beehive style.

You should have now created a half-up, half-down look.  The section that is loose should be separated into three pieces, as you would if you were going to create low-slung plait.  Plait the loose section into one entire braid.

Take the plaited section and wrap it around the crown of your head in order to create a milkmaid braid.  Pin the plait into place and tuck the ends down neatly.

Use hairspray to ensure the plait stays in place and to also get rid of any flyaway pieces.

Add a sweeping fringe to create a more glamorous style.  The fringe section should be pulled out prior to beginning the style.  Use a pair of ghd hair straighteners to smooth the fringe out.  

Using the ghd hair straighteners with a twisting action will ensure the fringe frames your face and stays in place as appose to flicking out.

Finish the look by spraying the locks with a high shine hairspray.  This will add a glossy A-list shine to the entire look.

Steal a little style inspiration from Lauren Conrad and Pixie Lott.  Both have been seen sporting this style in the recent months.


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