A vibrant, cultural celebration! A classic half-up top knot is wrapped at its base or fully covered with a narrow strip of colorful Ankara wax-print fabric or a silk scarf.
The bold fabric pattern adds a pop of color to the braided look while shielding the top braids from environmental exposure.
Step-by-Step Styling Guide
- Build Standard Bun: Gather top knotless braids into a high top knot at the crown.
- Wrap Ankara Strip: Take a 3-inch wide, long Ankara fabric strip and wrap it around the base of the bun, building up thickness.
- Tie Front Knot: Tie the fabric ends into a chic knot or bow at the front base of the bun, tucking loose ends neatly underneath.
- Accessorize: Pair with matching Ankara print earrings.
Idea 9: French Curl Knotless Half-Up Bun with Spiral Ends
Concept and Design Overview
Glamorous, plush, and sophisticated! French curl knotless braids feature silky, pre-curled bouncy ends that start midway down the braid length.
When gathered half-up, the high bun becomes a fountain of soft, voluminous spiral curls, while the cascading lower braid ends bounce around the waist.
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| FRENCH CURL KNOTLESS HALF-UP BUN |
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| | FOUNTAIN HIGH BUN (Silky Bouncy Spiral Ends) | |
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| | SLEEK FLAT KNOTLESS BRAID SCALP BASE | |
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| | CASCADING VOLUMINOUS FRENCH CURL ENDS | |
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