Watch: The Main Double French Braid Tutorial
The braid technique is the foundation of this page, so it makes sense to anchor the rewrite with a true double-French-braid video from the Boys And Girls Hairstyles channel before moving into bun variations.
Use the Existing Post Image as the Main Visual Reference
The current article mainly surfaces one braid image, so this redesign keeps that photo as the visual anchor instead of inventing extra media. That still works because the braid shape, parting, and tension are easy to read from it.
What You Need Before You Start
These two quick styles do not need a big tool kit. The best results usually come from smooth sectioning, secure elastics, and just enough pins to shape the bun without making it stiff.
- Brush or detangling comb
- Rat-tail comb for a clean center part
- 2 small elastics for the braid ends
- Bobby pins for the bow tie bun version
- Light hairspray or texture spray
- Optional curling iron if you want the loose hair around the bun to feel dressier
How to Recreate the Two 5-Minute Hairdos
The easiest way to understand the page is to start with the double French braid and then decide whether you want to stop there or pivot into the bow tie messy bun finish.
- 1Part the hair cleanly down the middleA straight center part is the key starting point because it keeps both braid sides balanced and makes the style look intentional right away.
- 2Build the first French braidStart near the front hairline and braid back with even sections. Keep your hands close to the head so the braid looks smooth instead of puffy in the wrong places.
- 3Mirror the same braid on the other sideTry to match section size and tension. This matters more than perfect speed because the look is strongest when both sides feel even.
- 4Join and finish into one braidOnce both sides reach the back, continue the remaining length as one braid if you want the clean double-French-braid result the live post highlights first.
- 5Or shift into the sideways bow tie bunIf you want the second style idea from the page, gather the remaining hair slightly to one side and form a loose bun rather than finishing all the length into one straight braid.
- 6Wrap a middle section to create the bow tie effectTake a small piece of hair and wrap it across the center of the bun so the shape reads more like a bow instead of a standard round messy bun.
- 7Pin, soften, and finishPin into the base first, then adjust the outer loops so the bun looks playful and balanced. You can curl the loose ends or leave them straight depending on how dressy you want the final look.
Easy Ways to Wear This Page’s Hair Ideas
Because the article actually points readers toward two different quick looks, it helps to show how each one can serve a different moment.
How to Help the Style Last Longer
| Problem | Best fix | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Braids look uneven | Recheck the part and section size | Most braid imbalance starts with the prep, not the braiding itself. |
| Bun loses its bow shape | Pin the center wrap and the base separately | This keeps the middle detail visible instead of letting the whole bun collapse into one round shape. |
| Style slips too quickly | Add texture spray before braiding | A little grip helps both the braid and the bun hold better all day. |
| Ends stick out awkwardly | Curl or tuck the loose pieces | That makes the bow tie finish look deliberate instead of messy by accident. |
Featured YouTube Videos from Boys And Girls Hairstyles
These videos support the page best because one teaches the double-French-braid foundation, one shows how to transform braid work into a bun, and one gives extra support for a secure high messy bun finish.
The Ultimate Double French Braid Hairstyle Tutorial: the best base video for matching the clean double-braid direction shown on the page.
Messy Bun French Braid: The Ultimate Lazy Hair Hack!: great for readers who want to turn braid structure into a fast pinned-up look.
How To Style A High Messy Bun for Girl Athletes Hairstyle: helpful when you want a stronger bun finish that can handle more movement than a soft dressy version.