Tired of flat ponytails and basic buns in warm summer weather? Try this super-easy, super-cute French fishtail braid and side bun.
Warm weather calls for getting your hair up and away from your face—but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a basic bun. This French fisthail braid with a bun is a super pretty updo perfect for hot, humid summer days—whether you’re hitting up outdoor concerts or lowkey backyard BBQs. This hairstyle works on shoulder length to long hair, and on all hair textures. And the best part? It’s as easy as it is pretty!
Follow these steps:
1. Make a side part. Start on the heavy side (the
side with the most hair) by picking up a small piece of hair and
dividing it into two pieces.
2. Start your French fishtail braid. Take a small piece of hair from the lower part and cross it over to the other side.
3. Take a small piece of hair from the upper part and cross it over to the other side.
4. Now take a small piece of hair from the lower
side again and cross it over to the upper side, then pick up some hair
from next to where you took the first hair and cross also this over to
the upper side. Continue like this, adding hair on both sides.
5. When you reach the area behind your ear gather all the hair together and secure it in a ponytail with an elastic.
6. Now make a side bun by twisting the ponytail and rolling it around the base. Secure your bun in place with bobby pins.
And you’re done!
