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Braided Heart Hairstyle

Want to send your little one to school with a fun and festive Valentine's Day hairstyle?

Don't miss this tutorial for an adorable braided heart updo!

Step 1

Gather your child's hair in a high ponytail and secure with an elastic band.

Step 2

Using a Topsy Tail, pull the end of the ponytail up through the crown of the head, in front of the elastic band. (Note: If you don't have a Topsy Tail on hand, follow these instructions to achieve the same result.)

Step 3

Spray the ponytail with a light misting of hair spray to prevent flyaways.

Step 4

Split the ponytail in two and braid each of the sections individually. Secure with an elastic band (clear ones look the best because they blend in with the hair).

Step 5

Gather the two braids at their ends and tie the tails together with another elastic.

Step 6

Secure the two braids (two sides of the heart) in place with a few bobby pins.

Step 7

Use a hair clip or a bow to provide a festive accent and cover up the elastic bands.

Want to watch Stacy take you through this hairstyle step by step? Check out the video below:

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