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Break Free From the Mom Ponytail (Headband Braid Tutorial)

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Today’s post is dedicated to the ladies out there who have fallen victim to the “mom ponytail.” I’m reaching out to you because I am one of you. For the vast majority of the time since my first child hit the scene nearly 7 years ago, I have been wearing my hair in a ponytail  or a truly messy bun (which is totally different from the cute messy bun). For some reason, I bought into the myth that because my time was so limited, having cute hair was completely out of the question.

Sisters, this just isn’t true. And I’m not going to try to convince you to make it a daily practice to create beachy waves while your toddler sits on the floor next to you in the bathroom, digging through the cabinets and making a huge mess. But I do want to teach you something you can do in 3 minutes that will dress up your hair a little bit, give you a little confidence boost and get you to stop believing that the ponytail and messy bun are your only two hairstyle choices.

easy hairstyle headband braid

In addition to teaching you how to rock the headband braid, I also want to show you a simple way to give your hair color a boost without having to take the time (or spend the $$$) visiting a salon. For the past two weeks I’ve been exclusively using John Frieda Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Brighter™ Products on my hair to boost the brightness of my brunette hair as we head into summer. If you want to take a more detailed look at how the line works, take a look at my first post to get the scoop. Here’s a quick look at how my color has subtly changed with a before and after shot. Subtle, but nice, I think!

before and after shot john frieda

 For me, personally, once I saw a boost in my hair color, I got excited with the change and felt more open to trying out some new easy hairstyles, as well. So if you are in a funk with your ‘do, I suggest starting with the John Frieda products as the foundation, and then to move on to trying a new style. You can find the Brilliant Brunette® line at your nearest Walmart, and note that they have a Visibly Brighter™ line (I used the Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Brighter™ Subtle Lightening Shampoo, Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Brighter™ Subtle Lightening Conditioner  and the Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Brighter™ In-Shower Treatment) and a Visibly Deeper™ line, as well. And don’t forget, if you have trouble finding any of these products at Walmart (they are flying off the shelves!) you can always find them at Walmart.com, too.
Alright, so let’s learn how to rock this easy headband braid, shall we?
Step 1:

Part your hair on the side of your choice, and then pull out a section of hair about this size.

 Step 2:
 Braid the section of hair moving out to the side, and go all the way down, securing with a small rubber band (clear ones are ideal because they don’t add bulk or color).

john frieda headband braid initial braid

 Step 3:
Take a small section of hair in front of the braid and loop it through the first loop of the braid, going back.
 Step 4:
Repeat this step with more loops of your hair until around the end of your eyebrow. If the pieces that you are looping back are getting in your way, you can temporarily secure them with a clip.
 Step 5:
Now secure the ponytail in a hidden spot, if possible. I simply use a bobby pin and tuck it back in my hair.

headband braid pinning in the back

 Step 6:
Give your hair a quick glance and make sure it’s too your liking, and then get on with your busy day!

headband braid finished shot

 If your hair is in a ponytail, take it out right now, and go spend 3 minutes trying out this fun headband braid. Your hair will still be out of your face, but you’ll look and feel more put together! And then put John Frieda Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Brighter™ or Visibly Deeper™ products on your list for your next trip to Walmart!
Let me know what you think of the product line and the hairstyle in the comments below.
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  1. I love this as an alternative to a French braid. I know so many people who can’t do that but who can manage a standard braid. It’s definitely better than my typical ponytail and messy bun. I’m in the same boat you are! #client

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    • Exactly! I learned how to do a french braid on my child (with mediocre results), but most definitely not on myself. Power to the women who can do it, but not me! But this looks fancy and doesn’t require skills or time! 🙂

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