Make it a Plait

Mar 28, 2008 @ 1:56pm

Natalie and I have both depended on Heidi braids to make it through humid New York summers.

The 60 second up-do is the only way, or at least the only chic way, to guarantee all of our long hair stays out of our face and off of our neck.

We never understood why Sienna Miller received such negative reviews for, among other things, pulling her wispy blonde hair up into the same look.

Now it seems the criticism has dissipated and pretty girls everywhere are catching on to the easiest and cutest way to wear long hair.

We've spotted Mamie Gummer, Lauren Conrad, a random fashionista at Style.com's party, and Christy Turlington (for Chanel) with Heidi braids atop their heads - and that's just this week, it's not even summer yet!

So if your hair's not long enough, start using horse shampoo, forego monthly trims, and please, please, please don't stick a fake braid on your crown.

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 2:05PM

I love the look! How does horse shampoo help?

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 2:28PM

is there any way to do this with shorter hair? like..almost shoulder length? or should i just wait it out with my horse shampoo in hand?

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 2:33PM

I've tried this, but I think my braids are too thick and heavy to stay put.

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 2:38PM

how does one do this look?
do show please!

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 2:49PM

Yes, please do show!!

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 2:54PM

horse shampoo is amazing. I've attempted to rock this before and my braids always fall out. How do you pin them up properly?

posted by BIBA

Mar 28, 2008 3:04PM

what does the horse shampoo do? will it make ones' hair grow faster?

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 3:52PM

1. Does horse shampoo really work and where can I buy some?
2. I vote for the tutorial on how to do the heidi braids!

posted by HauteTopicTumblr

Mar 28, 2008 3:54PM

This would be great for a DIY feature.

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 4:17PM

what do you recommend to use as a horse shampoo?

posted by britt

Mar 28, 2008 4:22PM

kiehl's has a great horse shampoo! i'll do a DIY this weekend so check back monday for detailed instructions!

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 4:47PM

60 seconds? seriously? not like the 10 minutes that it takes me? maybe I am just doing it wrong... but serisouly, there is no way it could take ony a minute!

posted by guest

Mar 28, 2008 9:35PM

oh wow haha I was just telling my friend how weird it was I was reading the feature about it in Lula while my hair was already like that. I've been wearing it like that for a while. I like it because it's easy, up, and dressier than just a normal bun or pony tale. I think I started after I saw Lolita or Heidi. I too agree about Sienna. I thought it was perfect for her outfit.

ha and yeah I agree on the not taking 1 minutes to do. I have medium length hair so what I do is braid each side and pin down to the other side. It takes about 5-7 minutes.

Kristina

street style blog:
www.therebelwaltz.blogspot.com

posted by Anna

Mar 29, 2008 4:34PM

Main and tail!!

posted by guest

Mar 31, 2008 3:32PM

i dont know WHY this style caused such an uproar last year... i've been wearing it since i was a child... its fun, and i can leave it for days -- it just looks better and better.