The Lace Braid is a variation of the French braid where you only add in hair from one side of the braid. This braid is easy to curve and frames your face perfectly.
This is a featured style in my 30 Braids in 30 Days ebook and I was asked to share some braiding tips and a tutorial on SheKnows.com. You can find the instructions for this hairstyle there.
Lace braids are a great style for when you have layers or are growing out your fringe / bangs.
By wrapping the lace braid around the rest of your hair, you can create this side ponytail hairstyle.
Styling secret
Put your hair in a ponytail first and secure it with a small clear hair elastic. Then wrap your braid around the elastic and pin in place underneath with a bobby pin.
The ponytail hair elastic provides some grip for the braid as it wraps around, and by pushing your bobby pin through the braid and elastic you’ll make a much stronger hairstyle that won’t fall out.
I’d love you to try this lace braid and you can have this hairstyle and more in your pocket with my 30 Braids in 30 Days Hairstyle ebook available here.
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This is really pretty and deceivingly simple. :] My hair will one day be long enough for this!
When I first saw a tutorial to wrap a hair with hair (lol) and pin it as a hair tie, my hair came undone and messy. This styling tip is useful, thanks. I’ve recently bought some clear rubber bands just to do my hair with… inspired by you! I forgot about your ebook
I need to get that too.
Thanks Janessa! Give it a try and let me know how you go x
I tried it out but my hair’s not long enough to make it have that waterfall style. But I love this look and I’ll be sure to do it when my hair grows out longer.
Is there a way to subscribe for upcoming comments on posts? I forget to check replies because I don’t get an email telling me there was a reply. I’ll try to remember but I apologize if I skip a reply.
Hi Janessa, I’m sorry I thought you would see my reply. I think you can tick a box to be notified of follow up comments x