By making small adjustments, you can vary any hairstyle in many ways. I do these three things a lot and even my daughter will think I have come up with another style.
1. Simply by parting your hair to the side instead of down the middle, gives any updo a different look. And you can vary the degree of the part from slightly off center to a deep part. This will work for braids too.
2. Another way to change the look of any updo is to change the placement on your head. If you usually wear it smack in the middle of your head, make it higher or lower. For a braid, instead of wearing it down, loop the end up at different lengths for an elegant updo.
3. This is my favorite way. By adjusting the tension of your bun or braid, you can make the same style look completely different. Try it and see for yourself. A tight french braid looks totally different from one that has been done loosly. The same goes for any bun.
Here is an example of my Rope Bun. At first glance, these styles look completely different. The only difference is the first photo is done at a normal tension and the second is done at a looser tension.
Here is a regular french braid with curls, then done loosly and put up partially.
A side part on regular cinnamon bun for a change
Try one of these options on your favorite style and see how you can make it into 2 or more differnt styling options.
My hair journal:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/496746/1bnii Hair Type - Length: 44" Goal: 45" Products - Currently Using:
Lush Shampoo bars (Karma,Godiva,Trichomania)
Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner w/Jojoba
Rose/Lavender vinegar rinses
Monoi and Jojoba oil w/essential oils
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle
BB Brush rarely Hard Rubber & Horn Combs
Routine: Wash 1-2 times weekly. Deep condition with heat cap when time permits Use either Monoi, Jojoba or Shea Butter daily on ends & as pre-shampoo conditioner. I usually use a wide tooth comb but will brush with BBB now & then. Braid before bed and use oil on ends.
