Todays hair how to: French braided side chignon

I have been inspired lately to look cute. This probably related to my new fascination with Pinterest, which is now my most favorite website ever. I find inspiration for outfits, and am now to the point where I find it difficult to pick out my outfits without first looking at my list of 'fashionista' outfits I have saved. Another area I find myself dabbling in is hairstyle. I love my hair. Truly. It is thick, very thick, holds a style really well, and naturally curly, wavy if I brush it out... Any way, I am a big fan of pretty hair styles, and today's was inspired by my attempt to find something cute to wear with my hat that wouldn't be hidden under it.

1. I started this morning out with a dry shampoo on my bangs-crown area of my head. Decreases greasy bang days. This stuff is awesome. I used Suave because I don't like spending $18 on something that works just as well as the $4 bottle. Kudos to Suave for keeping it real, and delivering in their products :)

2. Begin by starting a french braid in the temple/side burn area of a side of your head, (pick one, I can't do everything for you :D)

3. Braid around your head in the back, following the hair line, till you get to the opposite side of your head, but still in the back of the head. Pin it with a bobby pin for safe keeping.

4. Take large strands of hair wrapping it around the base where you initially pinned. Pinning each strand into place. (my thick head 'o hair took about 5 different strands)

I like mine messy, so that's how I kept it, I am sure you can do something smooth and lovely if you so desire. Place hat atop, or keep as is, and you are set to face the day, lovely as ever :)