2.14.2012

How To: Inspired by Zooey Deschanel's Braided Headband

Happy Valentine's Day! I'm so glad you decided to spend a few moments of your day with me. When I saw this picture, I instantly wanted to create a post about it. However, I changed it a little since not all of us have big hair extensions, like Zooey here, and I wanted to make it as easy as possible. Check it out:

What you'll need:
  • teasing brush/comb
  • bobby pins (I used 4)
  • curling iron (optional)
  • hairspray
  • dry shampoo, mousse (optional)
How to:
  • If needed, apply some mousse to hair to give it texture (completely optional).
  • Divide hair into 4 sections.
  • I'm doing 2 braids here instead of one big one like Zooey's, since not everyone has thick enough hair to make that big of a braid. Make it look bigger with 2 braids instead!
  • Take the bottom two sections and braid each. Secure with bobby pin.
Divide into 4 sections; braid 2 sections
  • Decide where you'd like your braided headband to be--close to your forehead? A little further back?
  • Take one braid and wrap it over the top of your hair like a headband. Crisscross two bobby pins to secure. Repeat with the other piece.
wrap braids over head and pin


  • Curl your remaining 2 sections of hair, using a 1.5 in curling iron (optional). My hair had been previously curled the day before, so I didn't mess with it.
  • Take sections from the crown of the head and tease/back comb until desired height is desired.
Tease it!
  • Use dry shampoo or hairspray to help with the volume if needed. 
  • Set hair with hairspray.
  • Time: 5 min to divide, braid, pin, tease. 10 min to curl.
  • Total: 15 min. or fewer
Tips:
  • Is it hard to keep bobby pins in your hair? Spray pins with dry shampoo before inserting and don't forget to crisscross the pins!
  • Is your hair not long enough to braid? Buy a braided headband, like this one for $10.
  • You can curl your hair before you begin or after. In fact, curling your hair can help hold and give you a thicker braid.
  • While I modified this hairstyle to be easy for everyone, try a fishtail braid instead!
  • Try this style in a side pony, with straight hair, or as an updo!
thanks for reading! xo

Is there a hairstyle you'd like me to recreate? Let me know in the comments below.


48 comments:

  1. I simply adore her style. Amazing DIY. You look gorg, Elle!

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  2. You look so pretty!! I love this hairstyle.

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  3. Love it! Looks great on you! :)

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  4. You look beautiful! I'll have to try this out, hope the braids work on my layered hair :)

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  5. You look so adorable! I only wish my hair was long enough to do so. Would make a perfect Valentine day hair. xoxo
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  6. Great tutorial, girly! I love this look. And Zooey is one of my faves right now - she's gorgeous, funny and talented!

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  7. I love this!!! Can you please come to my house and do it for me?? :)

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  8. I LOVE this look! You look beautiful and it's something simple enough that I'm going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy reading your blog.

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  9. This is so clever! I love your hair tutorials. I'll definitely try this one. And you look stunning my dear!

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  10. This is SO cute. Im going to give it a try!

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  11. Love the hair!
    Thanks for the sweet comment on Glitterati and Glamour; I would love to have you follow back through Google Friend Connect as well :)

    xoxo,
    Paris

    glitteratiandglamour.blogspot.com

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  12. great job! I'm excited because this is one I actually know how to do :)

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  13. Amazing DIY..Thanx for sharing :)

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  14. Oh my gosh you look gorgeous! Love this hairstyle and all of your steps are easy to follow too.

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  15. i heart her!! she's adorable!! you did a great job on this DIY the hair style is so pretty on you!!

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  16. Aren't you clever! Alas, my hair is about 3/4 inch long all over!!
    Have a sweet day my dear.

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  17. This looks adorable on you...you nailed it!

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  18. You look gorgeous, as always Elle! Love this style, I just might have to try it sometime :) Happy love day to a very dear friend- YOU!

    SoUtHeRnPiNkY.bLoGsPoT.cOm

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  19. Love braids, and this one is such an easy look to pull off! Another great tutorial:)

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  20. she is amazing I love her :P tnx for sharing this hair tutorial :)

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  21. Very cute! I love Zooey! Happy Valentine's Day, Elle. :)

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  22. This is so cute. I wish I knew how to do those headband braids that are in the front

    Xo

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  23. It looks so cute on you! Great job on recreating the look!

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  24. Love this look Elle! I'm totally going to try it!

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  25. Sweet interpretation! Happy Valentine's Day sweets!

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  26. cute cute! Thanks for posting your step by step process. I will have to try this one out.

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  27. I've tried to do my hair like this too, but it's not long enough.

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  28. Fab! I seriously should be more creative w/ my hair. Happy Vday!

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  29. Wowwww, so so pretty! Making me want longer hair, ASAP. If only hair grew that quickly.

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  30. I tried to do this once with a french braid...this looks much more doable!

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  31. Love the hairstyle! I definitely want to try doing more with braids now that my hair has gotten so long.

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  32. It looks so cute, I love it!

    I don't know if you've done a post on it before, but I'd love to know how to recreate Kate Middleton's curls!

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  33. I love Zooey! And you did a fantastic job recreating her braids. That style looks so cute on you!

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  34. LOVE THIS. Must try it soon- you make it sound so easy. :)

    Happy Valentine's!

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  35. Wow! That turned out beautifully. It is a romantic hairstyle and it looks darling on you. Love it :D

    Make sure that everyday (especially today) you tell the ones you care and appreciate how much you love them. Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

    I Luv Ya ;)
    ~Chanel

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  36. Happy valentine's day! Nice post! Thanks for commenting on my blog!

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  37. very nice! i just have to try this style sometime...

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  38. Love your version! I will definitely be trying this with a fishtail braid! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  39. Such a great tutorial! Can't wait to try it out myself.

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  40. Very pretty! I love that look.
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  41. gorgeous hair :) I am now your follower, xoxo! MUMU

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