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You might even say these 'dos are ~no sweat~!
I can boil it down to just two steps: do a half loop with your pony, then take the extra tail of hair and wrap it around the elastic, then secure in place. THAT'S HOW EASY!
Learn more at The Beauty Department.
Just make a side part with your front braids and pull them all back into a low ponytail with an elastic hairband. Wrap the pony around to make a low bu, tucking the ends into a hairband. Pull the bun (gently!) so it falls slightly, but the ends stay tucked for a lovely low-key look.
For more inspiration, check out these 7 Ways To Style Your Braids If You Suck At Hair.
The best part? The messier this looks, the cuter!
Check out all the steps at The Wonder Forest.
If your hair is straight or feeling a little limp, add some Moroccanoil texturizing spray ($28 on Amazon) beforehand to get mega fat braids.
Learn more at Paper & Stitch.
Learn more about each step in 26 Hairstyles You Can Learn in 10 Steps or Less.
Pin in the form — you can use this mesh styling donut, which *also* clips into a circle so you can use it to help form your bun ($8.99 on Amazon)! Then wrap the hair around it and secure in place.
Get more info at Vavoom Vintage.
Learn more about each step in 26 Hairstyles You Can Learn in 10 Steps or Less.
Check out the full post of 8 Head Wrap Cheat Sheets You Can Do In 7 Steps Or Less for all the awesome looks!
It's only two strands, wrapping as you go, so it's really easier than regular braiding! As you get better, you can braid the full length of your hair for an Elsa-level look.
Check out the fishtail tutorial at Twist Me Pretty.
And check out more hair inspo on Twist Me Pretty's Instagram!
Check the full tutorial (and others!) in 1 Woman + 11 Hairstyles.
Just use non-damaging hair ties like these ones designed for curly hair. Get a pack of 20 on Amazon for $7.99 (available in three color sets).
It might *look* tough, but it's basically pulling a series of stacked ponytails through each other.
Follow the full tutorial at A Beautiful Mess to try it yourself..
A little Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! style this summer. If you're looking for cotton bandanas to work with, you can get a 12-pack of different fun colors from Amazon for $11.88.
Get the steps, plus ideas for five other ways to style a bandana, at Paper & Stitch.
Learn more at Camille Styles.
To ensure your hair doesn't actually get tangled, keep the knots pretty big.
Get all the steps at Advice from A Twenty-Something.
See all the steps in If You Can Braid Pigtails, You Can Do This Cool Hairstyle On Yourself.
Because short hair can get hot during the summer too!
Learn more at The Beauty Department.
Long and narrow scarves are key for this style! Get a 12-pack of skinny satin scarves in a variety of trendy colors and patterns from Amazon for $12.99.
Check out the full tutorial at Gina Michele.