We are all completely in love with Emma’s new blunt cut! As soon as I laid eyes on it I knew it would be perfect to try out some new hairstyles. The first style I chose was a chain braid, because it’s great for her particular length. Gals with longer hair, this will work for you too!
Step 1: Divide a section of hair in half and tie in a knot.
Step 2: Pick up a smaller section of hair on either side of the knot and add it to your strands (just as you would in a french braid).
Step 3-4: Tie in a knot again. Each time you tie a knot, add a small section of hair to each strand before you tie another. Continue tying and adding until you reach just behind the ear.
Step 5: Pin the chain braid in place with bobby pins.
Step 6: Create a pigtail, incorporating the braid. Pin into a bun and repeat all the steps on the other side of your head!
I found that dampening the hair before you start really helps keep the knots looking smooth. Thanks, Emma, for letting me play around with your hair. I can’t wait to try it on my own! xo. Katie
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oh, that’s so cool!!!!
Wow this is so pretty, except I know I’ll just fail at trying to replicate this. I would love to do this hairstyle!
This is the coolest thing ever! I have never tried a chain braid but you make it look so easy and stylish.
Carlee
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this hair style is so original and gorgeous
it’s so hard to find nice styles for short hair, so thank you. Mine is a bit shorter than Emma’s but I think I can make this braid work for me. I’ll practice during the weekend. 😀
this is SO cute!!! i’ll have to try this!
xo,
maddie
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Love this! Such a sweet style. Perfect for spring and sunny weather!
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I can’t believe that’s your real hair! It looks so well done and interesting.
M.
I’m growing my hair out for the summer ( I know, the opposite of what other people do!) and looking forward to trying this style out!
Emma you looks beautiful!!
This is so cute. It would be awesome if you could incorporate some type of chord/ribbon/string into the hair to make the chain pop! Love this, def gonna give it a go <3 xoxo
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Adorable
This is so neat, the perfect way to spice up my everyday bun!
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One of those moments when I TOTALLY miss having long hair… 🙂 This is beautiful!
i wish i had a friend like you who could make my hair pretty! you do such a lovely job, so consistently.
xx
I love this! I am growing out an asymmetrical bob, so I have been kind of restricted as far as hairstyles go – it’s a bit longer in the front through, so I can’t wait to try this!
This has the beauty of classic look with a twist of original; I love it!
Wauw very nice!
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This looks amazing!
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WOW! This is SO pretty! And so surprisingly easy too! I’m in love! This will be my hairstyle, like, TOMORROW.
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How cute! I have to try this. I just moved to New Orleans and let’s just say that this is a perfect alternative to frizzy hair. 🙂
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Yes! I’ve been looking for fun, different updos. I have never seen a chain braid before. Very cool! Excited to try this. Thanks!
Wow, I would have never thought of that!
Definitely gonna give this a try, although I’m pretty sure it’ll never look this good.
so pretty! definitely gonna try
xx Milly
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Oh what a gorgeous style! It looks easy, too, so I’ll have to try this out!
XOXO
Becca
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What a cool alternative to a braid! Thanks
such a unique look!
i may wait until i can have someone help me with this one, i am braiding challenged 🙂
Molly {Dreams in HD}
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How creative! Can’t wait to try it.
xo Denise
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I need to try that because it looks amazing!! 🙂
I need to try this because it looks amazing! 🙂
Stunning! I love finding new braided hairstyles.
awww it’s cute
That is absolutely amazing!! I need to try that!
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such a cute look!
xxoo,
nikki
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This is stunning! I wish I had straight hair so that I could pull this off!
I love this! It is so unique. I will definitely try this out once my hair is a little longer.
-Kelcey
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I love it, I haven’t seen it before. Thank you for showing us how to do it 🙂
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Love it! I need to try this on my daughter’s hair. Thanks!
Looks so cute!
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This looks lovely and unique, but I can’t French braid to save my life. So until I wise up and practice a bit more, I guess I’ll just have to admire this fun style from afar.
This is so pretty! I love this.
Lovely!
I love braids but I’ve NEVER seen this style before!!! I love it! Thanks so much for the step-by-step. Can’t wait for more styles with Emma’s new cut!
This is great! I just recently cut my hair so I’m not sure I’ll be able to do it but I’ll give it a try.
i love it!
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I love this! love it. Now I just need to figure out how to make it look that cute on me:)
I love all of your DIYs. I am always so inspired after I read your posts!
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I love Emma’s new hair cut! And this braiding is awesome!!!
xoxo
Taylor
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This looks amazing, can’t believe it’s that simple. Not sure I’ll manage it
Lauren
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It’s really nice, but your bobby pins should be upside down… ;)That way, they better stay in your hair.
Gorgeous! Love this!
Lulu xx
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Very, very cool!!
This is so fun! I love it! Very cute and different… I’m terrible at braiding… especially my own hair. But I love the look!
I wish for long hair! This looks so cute!
I have never seen a chain braid before- it looks cool!
WOAH! that is amazing!
reckless abandon
Love this! My hair is a similar length and I need to try this!
I might actually have enough hair to try this one!!
ADORE THIS! What a fun new braid. As a dance teacher, I constantly have my hair up and am seeking creative ways to change the look away from bunhead:)
I love LOVE this hairstyle! It’s different, it’s stylish, it’s cute, it’s girly. I’ll definitely give this a try!
Temmy
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YAY! I know what hairstyle I’m trying now!
Oh, this is adorable! I will have to give this a try!
This is so cool. I will try this soon.
Love,
Janika
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So cute and adorable!
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tried to do this to my hair today and apparently my hair wasn’t up for cooperating with me
Oh my gosh! I love this! I need to try this!
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Wow this is amazing how long did it take? I wish my hair was long enough to try it! Rachel of http:// Garaytreasures.wordpress.com
This is so cute! I tried it a few times, but instead of looking like a chain, it looked like a braided mess! I geuss I’ll have to keep trying!
This is so neat! One thing though- The bobby pins are upside down. Ever since I learned this, I notice it every time. This article explains it all. http://honeyandfitz.com/2011/10/18/bobby-pin-101/
This is the most unique take I have seen on updos in a long, long time. Can’t wait to try it!
Super cool idea. Will def try this soon!
You girls are amazing! This looks fab!
This style is new for me. I haven’t seen this before. I love to try this hairstyle on me.
Fun! I’ve never seen this one here in L.A.. Here’s one of my favorites…
http://thedailybraid.blogspot.com/2014/03/loosened-milkmaid-braids.html