Beautifully Bedraggled Braids

After being stuck inside for the past 231 hours (who's counting though) with an almost 3 year old due to the 2 feet of snow we got in the North Seattle area, I am finding myself daydreaming of anything summer-like.

Though we can't get away with shorts, spray tans, or summer inspired accessories this time of year, we can still bring a touch of that carefree, sunny disposition to our look with a messy, or fishy, or princessy braid. 

These are easy looks to achieve, perfect for your flyaway, frizzy, or otherwise dreary winter hair.  And the long braids look great with a hat on top.  Add a little sheer shimmer to your make up look, and you have a bit of sunshine in January!

Here is a tutorial for the fishbraid easy peasy. 
And for the wrap around Heidi braid, you simply
1. part and loosely comb hair
2. braid two side braids, get all your hair evenly into both.
3. wrap the first over head, toward front, and pin.
4. wrap the second parallel to first behind the other, and pin.
5. pull out any wisps and such that you want, and make sure it looks OK from the back.