I absolutely LOVE braids, they are an awesome way to dress up a doll hairstyle without much effort!
This maiden braided bun was super easy and works great on any dolls with long/medium length hair!
First seperate the hair. Leave out pieces of hair in the front and then gather the rest in a top bun. (To learn how to do a bun, click HERE!)
Braid the front pieces (it helps to secure them with a bobbypin so they don't slip while you do both of them.) Then lift the braids and cross them over. Any extra hair wrap around the bun and secure with a bobbypin.
And, that's the maiden braided bun! So pretty and perfect for Valentine's Day parties coming up!
With this same technique you can do a braided headband! Just braid the front pieces and cross them over the hair, like the picture above. After they are across your doll's head, use a bobbypin to keep them in place.
For a crazy fun maiden braid look, do two braids on each side and cross over. Then do a messy bun! haha
Saige hopes you have fun trying out these hairstyles! If you do any of them or try out your own, we'd love to see! Feel free to send us a picture at email@americangirlfan.com
Happy Stylin'!
Ps~Thank you all SO much for all your sweet comments and prayers on my last post. I'm feeling a lot better and you all are the best ever! ((Hugs!))
This is so awesome! Glad you're feeling better Liz! You're AWESOME too!
Posted by: Megan | January 22, 2013 at 04:44 PM
I love new hairstyles to try!=^..^=
Posted by: toy amusement | January 22, 2013 at 04:48 PM
That is Super pretty!!! And i am glad you are feeling better!!!!:)
Samantha
(foreveramericangir.blogspot.com
Posted by: Samantha(click on my name plz) | January 22, 2013 at 04:53 PM
You are so welcome Liz!
Posted by: Emma Rose (Canadian AG's BFF) | January 22, 2013 at 06:00 PM
Those are beautiful! And I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better! You're welcome! And you're AMAZING too :)
~Jaclynn
Posted by: Jaclynn (Bitty Beanies) | January 22, 2013 at 06:20 PM
I love this hair style I tried this on My caroline doll and she looked beautiful! I am so glad your feeling better:)
Posted by: Emily | January 22, 2013 at 06:22 PM
Glad you are feeling better Liz! That's aswome! :)
Lydia
Posted by: Lydia click on my name and it will take you to my dolls page. | January 22, 2013 at 07:25 PM
Yay! We were all glad to pray:)
Posted by: Brooke | January 22, 2013 at 07:32 PM
Just tried this on Kanani! Love it! You have the BEST ideas for hairstyles! Yay! I'm so happy your feeling better Liz!
~Carli
Posted by: Carli | January 22, 2013 at 08:33 PM
I love this hairstyle! I'm so glad you feel better!
Posted by: Versailles | January 23, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Liz,
My mom follows you on Instagram and she showed me a pic of you making a doll craft. Are you gonna be sharing it with us? I got SO excited! LOL!
And I hope you're feeling even better today!
~Jaclynn
Posted by: Jaclynn (Bitty Beanies) | January 23, 2013 at 12:52 PM
I am soooo glad your feeling better!!:) :)
AGfan
Posted by: AGfan | January 23, 2013 at 01:47 PM
Saige is pretty. I love the hairstyle.
I'm SO happy you're feeling better! :)
Posted by: Mattie | January 23, 2013 at 02:47 PM
Thanks girls for your sweet comments! :D
Jaclynn-I actually ended up doing three crafts last night and one of them I posted today! I've got so many ideas for doll crafts coming up, February is going to be a lot of fun. :)
Hope you all have a great day!
Your Friend,
Liz
Posted by: Liz (An American Girl Fan) | January 23, 2013 at 04:12 PM
Hey, Liz! Sorry you were sick :( I love these hairstyles! very cute! When did you get Saige? She's cute.
-Morgan
Posted by: Morgan | January 23, 2013 at 04:58 PM
OOOH, these are SO cute!!!!!!!! And I'm glad to hear you're feelin' better! Thank God!!!
~God'sGirl
Posted by: God'sGirl | January 23, 2013 at 07:07 PM
Liz,
How exciting! February just so ahppens to be my birthday month! Maybe there'll be a fun craft to make for my doll's birthdays (the same as mine, lol)
Thanks for writing back!
~Jaclynn
Posted by: Jaclynn (Bitty Beanies) | January 23, 2013 at 07:41 PM
I have to try this hairstyle on my Saige!
Posted by: Laini | January 26, 2013 at 11:04 PM