Hair How-To: Elevate an Everyday Look with This ‘Topsy Tail Braid’ Tutorial

Atlanta-based makeup artist and hairstylist Erin Ryser knows how to make beauty magic happen whether she’s glamming up brides on the big day or coming up with pretty everyday ‘dos. That’s why we enlisted her expertise to create a series of inspiring, easy-to-follow hair tutorials; try them at home on yourself or on a friend, or bring to your local salon as inspiration. To snag this simple, semi-undone ‘topsy tail braid,’ just follow the tutorial steps ahead–and check out the full video on our Instagram.

‘Topsy Tail Braid’ Tutorial Steps:

1. Add texture spray or medium hold hair spray.
2. Smooth and gather hair at the crown, secure with a small hair elastic.
3. Separate at middle above elastic and flip through, pull on hair for texture.
4. Grab a section of hair from either side, secure with a small hair elastic, separate at middle above
   elastic and flip through, pull on hair for texture.
5. Repeat above step 2 more times.
6. Lace leftover face-framing pieces through the ‘braid.’
7. Secure scarf scrunchie around elastic and tie a bow.

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See the full video here:

Did you try this ‘topsy tail braid’ tutorial? Show us your handiwork on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus!

(Images via Erin Ryser)