The holidays are right around the corner and that means it’s time to amp up your style. This four strand headband braid is the perfect way to amp up your every day style! Four strand braids {last seen here} can be tricky at first but I promise with a little practice and concentration you will be amazed at how easy they can be! Pop in your favorite bow clip or glitzy pin to hold it in place and you are ready to hit the town or impress your friends at the next holiday shindig!

Here’s another fun tutorial with a four strand braid, Four Strand Half Updo!

• Step 1 / With a part on the right side, start by sectioning off a portion of hair from the part down to the left ear, clipping off the back hair.
• Step 2 / Pick up a section of hair on the heavy side of the part and divide it into four strands.
• Step 3 / Cross the back most strand under the strand next to it.
• Step 4 / Next, cross it over the strand next to that one.
• Step 5 / Then under the front most strand.
• Step 6 / With the front most strand that went over, cross it under the strand next to it.
• Step 7 / Then over the back most strand.
• Step 8 / Bring in a section of hair and add it into the back most strand that just crossed under.
• Step 9 /Work towards the front now, crossing the strand over the next strand and under the front most strand.
• Step 10 / Pick up a section of hair and add it into the front most strand that was crossed over.
• Step 11 / Repeat steps 6 though 10 until the braid reaches left ear.
• Step 12 / Continue braiding the hair down in a regular four strand braid.
• Step 13 / Tie off the braid with a clear elastic band.
• Step 14 / Gently loosen the sides of the braid by pulling on the edges.
• Step 15 / Wrap the braid around the head and pin it in place with a hair clip or pin.