Side braid full view by Chic n Cheap Living

Hair DIY: How to create a side french braid and bun

October 29, 2013

This is my first hair DIY on the site and for good reason – I am lazy about styling my hair!

I did get a new set of curlers recently though so I’m at least attempting to try a few new styles now!  I also wanted to share this hairstyle because it is pretty easy and one of my go to styles when I travel or when I just want to tame my sometimes unruly hair.  It can also easily be converted into an elegant bun as well.
Side braid full view by Chic n Cheap LivingHere are the steps to create a side French braid:

1. Part hair to desired side.
Side braid hair part by Chic n Cheap Living
2. Take three equal strands of hair from the side where the part starts to create a braid.  Braid once.
Side braid beginning braid by Chic n Cheap Living
3. Keep braided portion intact and combine each strand with an additional piece on the new side along the direction of your side braid (i.e. strand to the left combines with a new sectioned strand on the left); these two strands combine to create the next part of your braid on each side.

4. Continue repeating step 3 to finish off your braid.  You will find there are no more sections of hair along the bottom of your head.  Braid normally and combine pieces from the top to finish using all the hair.

Side braid side by Chic n Cheap Living

5. Style any front bangs as appropriate and complete your braid.
Side braid close up by Chic n Cheap Living
6. If you want to create a bun, simply twist the braid around a desired focal point and pin into place.
Side braid in bun by Chic n Cheap Living

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  • elle sees October 29, 2013 at 09:00

    looks gorgeous!!!

  • Emma (fluff and fripperies) October 29, 2013 at 09:03

    Gorgeous tutorial – such lovely pictures, and it’s really easy to follow. I am so lazy about styling my own hair too but this might inspire me! I really enjoyed this post xo

  • Sam October 29, 2013 at 09:32

    Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful tutorial, your hair looks so elegant!

  • Ali Mackin October 29, 2013 at 10:39

    Wow you did such a good job with this. Not sure if I could do this on my own as I have zero patience for this kind of thing I ak all thumbs but someone else could do it for me. Though just had a really bad haircut or specifically poorly done bangs so will be while.

    Ali of Dressing Ken

  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog October 29, 2013 at 11:26

    *mouth drops* Your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS! So thick and pretty! I love this style on you. HOW FABULOUS is that dress! I love the top straps and floral pattern. You’re so beautiful.

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living October 29, 2013 at 22:40

      Kim, you are too kind! My hair isn’t really thick at all but I guess it braids well.
      The dress is Lanvin for H&M – it is a little over the top, but I love it and wore it to a wedding last month!

  • Aimee October 29, 2013 at 12:24

    Gorgeous! As easy as you made it look though I have a feeling it would take me much longer haha.
    xoxo Aimee
    Bows&Beau-ties (first giveaway is up!)

  • Diana Mieczan October 29, 2013 at 13:15

    I LOVE this tutorial and I adore the side braid:) Your hair is so beautiful, sweetie. Kisses and hugs.

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living October 29, 2013 at 22:39

      Thank you for the sweet comments dear! I hope this tutorial is helpful!

  • Krysten October 29, 2013 at 17:21

    So pretty!

  • Lyddiegal October 29, 2013 at 22:49

    that looks so simple and elegant! I too am pretty lazy with my hair, I wish I would invest more time into styling it, but I just don’t make it a priority. I like to sleep more.

  • KizzyDoll October 30, 2013 at 05:50

    It’s stunning doll, I need to try this. I am lazy too when styling my hair 😉 x

  • Stacey November 4, 2013 at 12:10

    Braided hair is very popular in Jamaica and most females know how to braid. It’s a style that I love to so effortlessly sexy. Love your tutorial and the way yours look. Very chic.

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  • Rei Fujita November 15, 2013 at 18:31

    omg this is so simple and gorgeous ! the bun is so elegant ! but idontknow if i can french braid my own hair
    around the back like that ! seems hard !

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living November 18, 2013 at 19:30

      Thank you for the sweet comment Rei! It took a few tries, but I promise that it actually isn’t that hard to french braid your own hair. I don’t even use a mirror, but feel my way through and it’s fine!

  • Lia November 18, 2013 at 11:28

    I really like this! Especially cute when it’s as a bun!

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living November 18, 2013 at 22:53

      Thanks Lia! It is super easy to make the side French braid into a bun. I hope you get to try it some time too!

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