How To: Inspired by Selena Gomez's Rope Braid

I was looking through pictures of my trip to Hawaii from about 3 years ago, when I found a picture of me at a luau with this rope braid. I had to recreate it for the blog. It's easy and quick, and perfect for spring. This one from Selena Gomez is similar:

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T O O L S :

• hair elastic
• brush or comb
• decorative flower or pin (optional)

M E T H O D :

• Pull your hair to one side--the same side as your bangs, if you have them.
• Brush out hair and divide in half.
• Take one half and cross it over the other.

• Ok, now this is the not-so-difficult part: take one half and twist clockwise. Hold it.
• Take the other half and twist it counter clockwise. Hold.

• Now, take one half and cross it over the other, retwisting as needed.

• Secure with a hair elastic--I used a small clear one. That's it!

T I P S :

• If done correctly, you'll have a rope braid! Otherwise, the hair will automatically untwist when you secure the elastic.
• I highly suggest doing this in front of a mirror, so you can make sure each half is being twisted in opposite directions.
• I had straightened my hair, so my hair doesn't have the volume of Selena's. To remedy this, I'd suggest doing this on wavy hair. Or try a root lifter or volumizing powder too.
• Add a flower or pin if you like, as I did. It's really easy and takes fewer than 5 minutes! If you try it out, let me see pics!