Crowned Braid

Did you want to be a princess when you were little? If so, we've got some great news for you. You can, with a little help from the video tutorial above, get your very own crown using nothing but your own hair, some bobby pins and a can of hairspray. Yes, we're talking about the braided crown, or crown braid, which is easily one of the most beautiful braided updos on the planet. If you're looking for a pretty new way to keep your mane out of the way, want to practice your braiding skills or even need a hairstyle for a wedding (guest or bride), this could be the perfect 'do for you.

To find out how to recreate the look, all you have to do is watch the clip above and/or follow the photo tutorial. We've also laid out the written instructions in the following paragraphs to make the styling process even easier.

Get the look

Step one
Smooth and brush your hair to emote any knots or tangles. This seems obvious but it really does make the following steps easier to do.

Step two
Spray L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle LOCK IT Bold Control Hairspray along the lengths of your hair.

Step three
Divide the hair equally into two halves. They don't have to be perfect but you should make sure they are fairly even.

Step four
Braid each side loosely all the way to the ends and tie.

Step five
Gently loosen the braids by pulling them out slightly, after you secure the ends.

Step six
Pin the braids around the crown of your head and tuck the ends underneath to hide the elastics.

Step seven
Spray with more LOCK IT Bold Control Hairspray to set the style and you're good to go. Say hello to your new braided crown!