I was getting ready to go out for Happy Hour with my girlfriends and had planned to do a wash n’ go but somehow I messed up the order of the way I’m supposed to apply my products. Needless to say, the order in which you put products in your hair can really make or break your style. Faced with a producty stiff hair, I decided to do a updo with a $4.99 pack of Marley Braid hair. It’s a good idea to keep some stashed away to hard times like these.
Here’s what I used: 1 Pack of Marley Braid Hair, 3 elastic bands (1 for the ponytail, 2 for the Marley Braid Hair), Ecostyler Gel, Brush, and lots of Bobbi Pins.
Put your hair into a high ponytail and make to big twists. Bantu knot the two big twists and pin them down at the base of the ponytail, one toward the front (for the bang) and one toward the back (for the updo). Tie the pony tail up with scarf and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
Remove the hair from the pack and divide it into to halves.
Next, take an elastic bands and loop them around the hair, making sure the length is even as possible on both sides.
Take the open loops of the two Marley Braid bundles and place one around each of the two knots. One bundle will be used to create the updo and the other with be for the bang portion.
Ok, now the construction of the updo is some what of a free style (which is why I don’t have many pics of it). Pin the front bundle down at the base of the ponytail in the front to keep the bundle spread out for a wide bang. Wrap the back bundle around both big knots once and over the top to cover the knots. To make the bang, I do sort of a pin curl and secure it to the right of my up do. The important thing about this style is securing it with Bobbi pins. Every so often, I would give my head a shake to see if the updo is holding up.
I love this style because you can make it your own every single time! No two updos are ever the same yet they are all beautiful. I’ve worn it a few times before.
This style is effortlessly chic!
Lina
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I’ve never heard of this type of hair. I hope it is in Michigan so I can try it. Cute ‘do!
I’m sure they have it or at least some version of it!Thank you!
Love It! The Style is So Super Cute. Must try when hair grows out just a little longer.
Wow, I love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great updo! Was the back in a separate bun, or did you swoop the back hair to the front? If that makes sense! haha.
Thank you! LOL! I understand, the back is swooped to the front.
so ready to get my length back, I miss buns! definitely hope to try this soon. looks so great on you!
Thank you ma’am!
thank you soooo much for the tutorial!!! ive been natural for 2 years & JUST NOW discovered the glory that is marley braid hair lol. And may I say you are FAB honey!!! Face beat and hair LAID lmbo!! you’ve made me a new regular to the site lol.
Awww Thanks so much! Thank you for reading!
Hi I’ve been natural for 9 months do u recommend a product that will make my hair easier to comb and manageable I love this updo and I wanna try asap!
First, you always want to detangle on drenched hair, preferably in the shower with running water. Second, use a Denman brush or or an off brand of the denman , I use and Annie Rubber Cushion brush. The best conditioners for combing and detangling are ones with lots of slip, I use Herbal Essences Hello Hydration and Pantene Relaxed and Natural which it excellent. Lastly, combing is all in the Technique, grab a section of your hair in your fist half way down the section of hair and use the brush two detangle the first 1-2 inches at the ends, then work your way up to the roots. I also use the Pantene as a leave-in and I absolutely LOVE IT! They are both very affordable and can be found at local Wal-Mart and drug stores.
what would u suggest to mold the style up to stay?
What would u suggest to help mold and hold style in place?
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Thanks for reading!