Today we want to show you one of our easiest, most versatile hair styles. We call this a wraparound braid because it’s a French braid that we wrap around the head instead of going down the middle. I actually do Dutch braids which are the opposite of French braids. Instead of moving the strands over each other you move them under. It took me a little practice to get used to, but now I do it this way exclusively. I love the way it makes the braid stand out from the head.Start your braid – French or Dutch – with a small bit of hair on one side of the head.
Continue around the side and across the back.
You can end it by braiding all the way down or…
making a ponytail.
This side of the head is smooth.
You can also pick up hair only with your bottom strand which makes the top part of the braid stand out more.
You can braid the other side and join the two braids into one.
As you can see this style is very versatile and easy if you know how to do a French/Dutch braid. It really is a skill worth learning because it opens up so many more hairstyles.
What is your go-to hairstyle for yourself or your daughter? We always enjoy trying something new. ☺
Intentional Simplicity 
My hairstyle is spray and go hahahahaha :)Thanks for the pictures and explanations – I need to try this on Gucci tonight. I REALLY want to learn the Dutch way! I’m going to attempt it again :)Thanks for sharing!
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Going Dutch does feel a little awkward at first, but now I love it. Keep trying – it only takes a few times to get the hang of it.
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I’ve always wondered how you do that! I love braids but never learned to do fancy ones 🙂 So cute!! ~Renee
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If you can learn how to French braid which isn’t too hard it opens up a whole world of possibilities. It can look fancy with very little effort. Of course, with three girls I get lots of practice time. 🙂
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Fabulous post Jennifer! I have 4 girls all wanting their hair done before school and being very uppity when I can’t do these “right”!! Now I know 🙂
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Lisa, here are my two favourite hair blogs for girls. Both of them have easy to complicated styles. We go to them a lot for ideas. http://www.princesshairstyles.com/ http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/
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This is absolutely beautiful. I especially like the yellow flower bow. It is fitting for Spring.
Blessings to you. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you. I think we’re all very ready for spring to come this year.
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I have always thought that it would be really difficult to do something like that. I’m glad that I saw this post. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I have found that a lot of hairstyles are simple – they just look hard.
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The picture on your post was so pretty I had to click it. But as I was clicking, I was experiencing Mom guilt…I knew/know there is no way I’d be able to do this on my daughter. The good news is she is really good at doing her hair that I think by watching this she will be able to do it herself! Thanks!
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If your daughter can braid her own hair then she should be able to do this.
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I had forgotten all about Dutch braids, but this inspires me to give it another shot. Nice tips!
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I love Dutch braids. I’m glad we inspired you.
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So cute! I can’t even do a good regular French braid on my daughter let alone a wrap around French or Dutch braid. I need to start practicing!
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A little practice is all it takes.
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You have shared so many fun hairstyles so far but this one is my favorite! We are usually a basic braid, ponytail or bun household but you have given some great ideas. Thank you for sharing them on the Art of Home-Making Mondays 🙂
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I’m glad you have enjoyed them. We certainly enjoy doing them.
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