The simple side braid is a good friend of mine. I sleep with one in pretty often, which helps to keep my hair wavy baby throughout the day, but when it comes to wearing a side braid during the day, the back bit of hair, near the nape of my neck, has a tendency to kind of droop, which has a way of annoying me thoroughly. So, I came up with a way to have that back bit of hair stay off my neck and add some interest to a very simple hairstyle, and all it takes is a twist (pun very intended).
1. using both hands, roll the hair closest to the nape of your neck towards your head, starting from behind one ear, until you reach the other side of your head
2. hanging on to that twist – which will act as 1/3 of your braid – start parting the remaining hair into 2 even sections, just the way you do with a regular braid
3. braid! easy peasy!
4. pull out any hairs you would like to have framing your face and loosen the braid a bit by pulling it apart. I also curled the hair framing my face to add a romantic vibe to the look; if your roll is feeling a little loose, add some bobby pins and hairspray – that should do the trick!
Easy as that! It should take you no more than a minute (unless you do some curling like me) and it adds a little extra something to a very simple, basic hairstyle. Below I will also show you 3 different ways you can add some interest to this look with hair accessories.
ACCESSORIZE THAT BRAID!
CUTE HAIR CLIPS: add some cute hairclips, like these sunglasses (that kind of look like goggles) to add a playful, yet subtle quality to your look. 
HEAD SCARF: add a headscarf (or in this case it’s a head band acting as a scarf) to add a little colour or pattern to your sweet little noggin.
BOW: want to cover up that dreaded elastic? wrap a ribbon around it; both cute and functional
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okay andie 
Would love a link (or assortment of links) for your favorite pins and clips. I’ve been scouring the internet for cute bobby pins and things and feel unsatisfied with what I find!
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I have not forgotten about responding to this! When I’m home I’m going to send you some links! I was even thinking of maybe putting together a post about my favourite places to get hair accessories, which I think may be helpful. ❤
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I’m sure that I’m not the only one who would love an accessories post. Yes, please!
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did you see the post? I hope you found it helpful ❤
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I am so going to try this. The hair at the nape of my neck always slip out an hour or so into the braid. This is a really clever way to get past that!
Love it!
You are stunning!
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Oh wonderful! I hope it works nicely for you ❤
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You take the most gorgeous photos! Love this so much. Def. going to give it a try. I love all the accessories you used! Those are the cutest barrettes!!!!!
Regina
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