Half-up Bow Combo

, , , , , , , , , , , | Mindy McKnight | April 8, 2016 | 385 Comments

Half-up hairstyles like this one are very popular right now. This one happens to use a regular 3-strand braid, a fishtail braid, and a hair bow. Inspiration for this braid came from my friend @n.stark on Instagram. I actually saw her style photo in a magazine and fell in love with it!

Half-Up Bow Combo | Cute Girls Hairstyles

Half-Up Bow Combo | Cute Girls Hairstyles

This hairstyle can be dressed up or down, depending on the event you are attending, and it does hold up fairly well if you are planning to be active.

Half-Up Bow Combo | Cute Girls Hairstyles

Half-Up Bow Combo | Cute Girls Hairstyles

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Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 ponytail holder, 2 small hair elastics, 4-6 small bobby pins, spray wax and/or hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 8-10 minutes

Skill Level: Hard

Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Take a rectangular section of hair at the top of the head.  Scoop it back to the crown.
  2. Divide your section into three pieces and begin a three strand braid.
  3. Braid down about 5-6 stitches.
  4. Re-divide the hair into two pieces as you will fishtail the remaining hair.
  5. BEFORE you begin your fishtail, tug on your three strand braid and pancake a little.
  6. Now begin the fishtail.  Stop along the way to pancake your braid.
  7. Finish your fishtail, pancake and fluff, and secure with an elastic.
  8. From the front, pick up the side pieces  that we left down. (See video tutorial for more details)
  9. Pull the two new side pieces back and secure with an elastic.
  10. This is where you will create a bow with the hair.  (See video tutorial)
  11. Secure your bow loops with bobby pins, and then secure your bow center with bobby pins.

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  48. You guys are my favorite youtubers and Brooklyn and Bailey are super cute.. I have worn this and many other hair styles several times

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  72. I did this the other day with my hair and got lots of complements. It was easy to do and looks fantastic! ♥

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  78. Love this! I made it today, it did not get the way you guys did it… Bug hey! It still looked pretty good to me! (:

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  80. I really enjoy doing your hairstyles! you’re such an inspiration! also, that hair is super healthy! i wish mine was like that

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  84. OMG! This is so cuuuute! and I really love Kamri’s hair 😀 It’s really beautiful 🙂 also this hairstyle suits her so much♥ 🙂

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  133. Pretty! but I don’t think I can do it with my medium length hair 🙁 plus it’s layered…

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  144. kisses (x100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000159264873374826159)

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  155. This is so so cute!!! Wish I knew how to do this when my daughter was little. Now she is a grown woman and won’t let me touch her hair. 🙁

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  193. I have the hardest time trying to do bows like that so hopefully a few more times practicing, I can get it down. Thanks, Mindy

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  215. This braid is so cute! The bow at the top is just adorable! I can’t wait to try this hair style out! 🙂

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  263. I love how it’s a combination of the bow, braid, and a fishtail braid. I also like how it’s bigger and thicker at the top and it gradually gets slimmer towards the bottom!

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  277. I love this hairstyle is super pretty!! I wish my hair was as beautiful as Kamri’s though ????????????

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  374. I loved watching the tutorial for this style. Its super easy and I bet its definitely something you could do one yourself~!

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