9. The French Braid Crown Ponytail
What This Idea Means
This style features a central or side French braid running along the crown of the head that flows directly into a mid-level ponytail. It locks down front flyaways and short layers, keeping hair secure through PE and active school days.
How to Make It
- Section off a piece of hair starting from the forehead center back to the crown.
- Divide this section into three equal strands and begin a traditional French braid, adding small pieces from the sides into the braid as you work backward.
- Continue French braiding until you reach the crown or upper back of the head.
- Gather the remaining loose hair from the sides and lower half, combining it with the tail end of the braid.
- Secure everything together into a high or mid ponytail with a hair tie.
Tips and Variations
- Tips: If you have short layers around the face, mist them with a little hairspray before braiding to prevent them from poking out.
- Variations: Create two French braids on either side of a middle part and merge them into a single ponytail in the back.
What You Need
- Tail comb
- 1 strong hair elastic
- Light hairspray