Video: Cute Milkmaid Braid Tutorial

You won't believe how easy this trending look is.

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Looking for a new style that isn’t complicated but looks like it was done by a professional? Check out our milkmaid braid tutorial, where we take you through this great style guaranteed to impress those around you, with minimal effort.

We love this viral updo for work or a fun weekend hang. It’s also perfect for when you’re in a hurry but want to go for a unique updo for the day. We’ll show you how to create this look in a few steps, and trust us when we say it’s so easy! Check out our milkmaid braid tutorial video for more guidance:

The Easiest Milkmaid Braid Tutorial Ever!

1

Apply smoothing cream.

Use a smoothing cream like Bed Head by TIGI After Party Smoothing Cream to start off this milkmaid braid tutorial. This will tame frizz and give you a shiny finish to your strands.

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Split one side into three sections.

These three sections will be for your first braid.

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Start a three-strand braid.

Begin braiding.

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Secure with a hair tie.

Once you’ve completed your braid, secure it with an elastic.

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Repeat on the other side.

Halfway through this milkmaid braid tutorial! Create another three-strand braid on the other side. Once completed, secure with a hair tie.

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Spritz with hair spray.

Spray your braids with a high shine hairspray like Bed Head by TIGI Masterpiece Shine Hair Spray to make sure your braid won’t lose its shape.

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Pancake your braids.

Create some texture and volume by pancaking your braids. Gently pull the braid “apart” for a loose and natural effect.

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Cross over your plaits.

Take one braid and cross it over the top of your head. Then cross the other braid over your head as well.

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Secure.

Secure each braid with bobby pins.

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Finish your milkmaid braid tutorial with another spritz of hair spray.

Give your style another spritz of hairspray for good measure. This milkmaid braid tutorial is complete.

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Done!

Your milkmaid braid hairstyle is complete!

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