Ropebraids

Let us talk a bit about rope braids. I *love* rope braids. In the level of difficulty, this is the most *simplest* of braids a person can make and one of the most beautiful. It is deceptively complex. Especially so when it is wrapped around itself (the rope braid is the base of the rose bun).

To start off, begin with a pony tail. (A more advanced option would be to simply begin without the pony tail but it really does help to have all the hair gathered in some fashion when starting off with a rope braid.)

Split the pony in to two even pieces.

Twist the pieces in one direction, i.e. if you're twisting one half of the pony away from the face, twist the second half of the pony away from the face.

Wrap the two twists in the OPPOSITE direction. This gives the braid torque and it keeps it from unraveling itself.

Tie off with a band.

To make a Rose Bun, simply wrap the rope braid around the base of the pony and pin.

Viola, easy-peasy go to.


Here, more Rose Bun ideas for you to enjoy:

This one came from a half-crown braid. The tassels were now wrapped up in as explained earlier. My hair was a tad too thick and short to do a successful side bun. :(

Rose bun braid with a ribbon wrapped in one of the twists. Held in place by a pair of lovely oak sticks.

And mind you, the rose bun only gets better and more defined the longer the hair is. Regardless of is size, its still beautiful. I promise!

See?