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milkmaid braids, hairstyle, how to
For hot summer days, here's a cute and easy little updo to keep your hair out of your face. Plus, people will compare you to Princess Leia all day.

Posted by linda.greaves3 from Twin Falls, Idaho, United States • Published
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  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 1
    Step 1

    First, part your hair. If you have thick hair like me, it's going to be important to make sure you're pulling the hair out and away from your face as you braid. This will make twisting it up and around your head at the end much simpler.

  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 2
    Step 2

    Braid all the way to the end.

  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 3
    Step 3

    Now do the same for the other side.

  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 4
    Step 4

    You should have two adorable pigtails coming out the side of your head!

  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 5
    Step 5

    Next, pull one of your pigtail braids over and use two bobby pins to cross-pin it into place.

  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 6
    Step 6

    Repeat with your other pigtail braid, making sure to tuck it over any straggly ends from the other braid. With that hidden, cross-pin it into place as well.

  • How to style a braid / plait. How To Do Milkmaid Braids - Step 7
    Step 7

    Tah dah! You now have adorable milkmaid braids!

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