Four Headband Braids is a tutorial that will teach you how to do a French Braid Headband, Lace Braid Headband, Dutch Braid Headband, and Half Dutch Braid Headband.
Headbands are all the rage right now and have been seen from the runways to celebrities alike. A great way to switch up the look is to wear a braided headband instead of a regular one. This tutorial will show you how to do four fun ones and luckily they are all easy to learn.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
Four Headband Braids – FRENCH BRAID
Step 1 / Begin by separating out a front section of hair; from the part down to the left ear and clip back the rest.
Step 2 / Take a section right near the part on the heavy side and divide it into three strands.
Step 3 / Cross the back strand over the middle strand.
Step 4 / Now cross the front strand over the middle strand.
Step 5 / Cross the back strand over the middle strand then pull in hair that lines up with that strand and add it in.
Step 6 / Next, cross the front strand over the middle strand and pull in a section of hair that lines up with that strand.
Step 7 / Continue repeating steps 5 and 6 until you reach the top of the left ear.
Step 8 / Secure the braid with a hair pin or two.
Step 9 / Let down the hair that was clipped out of the way.
Four Headband Braids – LACE BRAID (Half French Braid)
Step 1 / Begin by separating out a front section of hair; from the part down to the left ear and clip back the rest.
Step 2 / Take a section right near the part on the heavy side and divide it into three strands.
Step 3 / Cross the back strand over the middle strand.
Step 4 / Now cross the front strand over the middle strand.
Step 5 / Cross the back strand over the middle strand (do not bring any hair into the braid).
Step 6 / Next, cross the front strand over the middle strand and pull in a section of hair that lines up with that strand.
Step 7 / Continue repeating steps 5 and 6 until you reach the top of the left ear.
Step 8 / Secure the braid with a hair pin or two.
Step 9 / Let down the hair that was clipped out of the way.
Four Headband Braids – DUTCH BRAID
Step 1 / Begin by separating out a front section of hair; from the part down to the left ear and clip back the rest.
Step 2 / Take a section right near the part on the heavy side and divide it into three strands.
Step 3 / Cross the back strand under the middle strand.
Step 4 / Now cross the front strand under the middle strand.
Step 5 / Cross the back strand under the middle strand then pull in hair that lines up with that strand and add it in.
Step 6 / Next, cross the front strand under the middle strand and pull in a section of hair that lines up with that strand.
Step 7 / Continue repeating steps 5 and 6 until you reach the top of the left ear.
Step 8 / Secure the braid with a hair pin or two.
Step 9 / Let down the hair that was clipped out of the way.
Four Headband Braids – HALF DUTCH BRAID
Step 1 / Begin by separating out a front section of hair; from the part down to the left ear and clip back the rest.
Step 2 / Take a section right near the part on the heavy side and divide it into three strands.
Step 3 / Cross the back strand under the middle strand.
Step 4 / Now cross the front strand under the middle strand.
Step 5 / Cross the back strand under the middle strand (do not pull in any extra hair).
Step 6 / Next, cross the front strand under the middle strand and pull in a section of hair that lines up with that strand.
Step 7 / Continue repeating steps 5 and 6 until you reach the top of the left ear.
Step 8 / Secure the braid with a hair pin or two.
Step 9 / Let down the hair that was clipped out of the way.
Gloria says
Just what I was looking for, tired of
barrettes
Sophie ;) says
These hairstyles are all so amazing! They work perfectly! Thanks!
Laura says
What is the best pomade or gel or anti-frizz smoothing cream or whatever for all the little hairs that escape or when doing an updo?
Missy Sue says
I really love Redken Spray Wax (:
Amber says
This post and the video are SO helpful! Thank you for explaining and showing how to do this so I can actually understand!
Hannah says
lace braid
jessica says
French braid
Kristy Nielson says
Thanks so much love your tutorials!!! Have you used Nerium night cream Id love to stmd you a free sample for you to try out! Email me if your interested [email protected]
Jamie says
Wow, you are so gorgeous but I love the self-deprecating facial expressions. Just out of curiosity, do you color your hair? It looks natural but unbelievably pretty & matches your eyebrows. Also wondering if the pictures are airbrushed because your skin is flawless! Unfairly flawless :-) I swear, I’m not trying to sound like I ‘m having a girl crush. I was just blown away & in the rare mood to post it.
P.S. BTW, #4 is my favorite. I’m going to do my daughters hair like that for her school pictures
melissa says
Hi Jamie, Thank you! I highlight my hair with golden blonde and white blonde highlights. I also dye my eyebrows medium ash brown.
Jamie says
Amazing. Your eyebrows match your hair perfectly!
Jamie says
Amazing. Your eyebrows match your hair perfectly!
Tasha says
Just wanted to say that I have been looking for a tutorial for the half dutch braid for ages, and I have just successfully taught myself to do it on behalf of your tutorial! So thank you thank you thank you! :) :)
melissa says
You’re welcome and I’m glad it worked for you! (:
joseph says
french braid love my hair braided i so will try them all
melissa says
Thank you! (:
Syd says
I don’t understand the difference between a late braid and a French braid?
Syd says
Oops! Lace *
melissa says
A french braid has hair pulled in on both sides while a lace braid only has hair pulled in on one side.
robinlee says
I’m in love with all these braids! Super easy, keep them coming! Thank you :)
melissa says
Thanks, Robin!
Leah says
Love these braids! Also love your lip color – what is it?!
melissa says
Thanks you, Leah! (: It’s MAC Lady Danger (:
melissa says
Hi Amy, I actually recently received it and have been trying it out (: a review is coming soon! Thanks!
Annie Pearce says
Loved this! And your hair color is beautiful!!
melissa says
Thank you, Annie! (:
Flettemia says
They all look great, but #2 and #3 are my favourites. Your tutorials are brilliant!
melissa says
Thanks, Flettemia! (:
melissa says
Thanks so much! (:
carly says
all of your braids are great!! But I like the half French braid best!!!
Lisa says
I always love your braid tutorials. ..they are great! I think I can manage all of these…can’t wait to try them out this weekend! I think #3 is my favorite, but #1 will be the easiest for me to do : )
emma says
I want to do the half dutch braid on my hair so bad!
melissa says
You should! I am happy to help you learn it (:
Louisa says
All pretty, but the first is my favourite.
melissa says
Thanks, Louisa! (: