How to braid from the back of the head to the top or from the bottom up: instructions, photos

Hair braiding is a classic hairstyle that can be updated with ease by learning to braid from the back of the head upwards. You can learn this technique with some practice and the correct steps, even though it might seem difficult at first.

Starting from the nape of the neck and working your way up is a game-changer when styling a sleek updo or adding volume with a braided bun. This technique lends a clean, contemporary vibe to your hairdo.

We’ll walk you through the procedure step-by-step in this post, complete with clear instructions and useful pictures to make sure you do it correctly. Let’s examine the specifics!

Characteristics of the hairstyle

It is not surprising that braids come in so many different varieties. Hairdressing has included weaving as a whole for many centuries. Ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and many other peoples were aware of it. For a very long time, Russian girls have also been plaiting their opulent long hair. The hairstyle has evolved over the ages to include new elements. The bottom-up braid is one of the new technologies that have emerged based on traditional styling methods.

It usually resembles a French braid, but instead of going from the back of the head to the crown as is customary, it goes in the opposite direction. For this reason, the hairstyle is also known as an upside-down braid. It can be braided onto medium- and long-length curls. You can wear the remaining hair down or put it up in a ponytail.

Who is it suitable for

Unlike the classic braid, when the braid goes from the crown down, such a hairstyle cannot be complemented with loose hair. Because of this, it is considered optimal for a hot summer day or playing sports. But there is a downside: high styling does not suit every girl. Owners of a narrow, elongated face should braid the braid approximately to the middle of the head, without lifting it to the crown.

If the hair is longer than it is smoothly combed, a side parting can be used to divide the front portion of the hair. This applies, for instance, to women who have round faces. The hairdo looks great with bangs, especially long, thick ones. Girls who prefer not to open their foreheads or use long strands to adjust the proportions of their faces will like these options.

Both red, light hair and dark hair look good with a braid done from the bottom up. Furthermore, the latter example has a more pronounced "upside down" weaving.

Suggestions. Moreover, the hairstyle looks great on colored, highlighted hair. Vibrant, unconventional hues will add even more uniqueness, audacity, and boldness to it. We have chic, trendy highlighting styles and methods ready for you.

Styling is appropriate not just for school, work, or athletic events, but also for other occasions. It could be going out on a date, going to the movies, or hitting up the clubs. To make the styling more elegant, it is sufficient to add intriguing accessories to it. However, a braid that is braided from the bottom up is almost never chosen for particularly significant occasions, like weddings, graduations, etc.

There are additional limitations to hairstyles:

• short hair – with the exception of haircuts in which the occipital strands can be weaved into a pigtail;
• Features of appearance in which high styling is not recommended. For example, sticking ears;
• Mature age. A braid from the bottom up is a younger option, and an adult woman risks looking ridiculous;
• For the same reason-official, business events, a strict dress code in the office, when a hairstyle may seem too frivolous.

General recommendations for execution

One benefit of having a braid styled from the back of the head to the crown is that it can be done at home without the need to visit a salon. After a few practice sessions, you can braid it for your sister, friend, or even yourself. The process can be made more efficient with the following life hacks:

1. Divide your hair into two parts, making a horizontal parting. Temporarily remove the top hair with a hair clip. This will help you figure out to what level you need to braid the braid. Using the top curls, you can disguise the parting line.
2. First, practice the technique of braiding a braid from top to bottom, from the crown. Choose a French or Dutch option.
3. Prepare a brush for smoothing hair, a thin comb for dividing strands and forming a parting, an elastic band and other fasteners: hairpins, invisible ones.
4. Thin curls, lacking volume, can be pre-combed on the crown.
5. Slightly moisten the strands: they will become more manageable.
6. Styling products will make styling easier and make it more durable.
7. Do not fix the braid too tightly. This can disrupt blood circulation in the root zone, provoke a headache or hair loss. For the same reason, do not do high styling very often.
8. If desired, decorate the hairstyle with a ribbon woven from the back of the head upwards. Beautiful elastic bands, hairpins and other accessories will serve as decoration.

"Bottom-up" braiding, which involves braiding from the back of the head to the top, can be a fun and simple hairstyle technique if done correctly. Whether you’re dressing for a formal event or a laid-back day out, you can pull off this chic look with ease if you follow our easy-to-follow instructions and the accompanying clear photos.

Step-by-step instructions

This hairstyle’s traditional rendition is thought to be a French braid with a bun at the top. After a few exercises, you’ll be able to perform it on your own. The only thing that matters is learning how to French braid.

Sequential algorithm:

1. Take a comfortable position. For example, you can lie down on the bed face down or just lower your head.
2. Comb all your hair forward.
3. Separate a wide part on the back of the head, form 3 identical strands.
4. Start braiding a French braid, alternately adding curls to the right and left.
5. Having reached the crown, finish braiding the braid without picking up.
6. Together with all the loose hair, gather it into a high ponytail.

Proceed to form a bun. Depending on your preferences and the amount of hair left, it can be worn loose, tight, or carefree. Twirl the tail around the elastic band to form a tourniquet or pigtail. Use invisible hairpins to secure. Alternately, do not pull the entire tail through the band. Additionally, you can use a specialized bun roller to style the curls on top of your head or adorn it with ribbons, hairpins, and other accessories.

Weaving and styling options

A more straightforward alternative would be to just pull loose hair into a ponytail rather than creating a bun. You can wear this hairstyle every day.

A braid placed diagonally from the back of the head is an intriguing hairstyle. Fasten it to the side of the head above. After that, fasten the tail with an elastic band and embellish it further by tying a hair strand around it or in another way. A headband can be first braided from one temple to the other by young girls.

An option for people who are proficient in the art of multistrand weaving. A braid like that appears opulent, but it takes a lot of skill.

Dutch (Danish) braid

It’s also known as inverted or reverse. The braid itself is woven differently in this hairstyle than in the traditional version. Other than that, the methods are fairly similar:

1. Lower your head. Comb all the hair from the back of your head forward.
2. Separate three strands at the back, at the hair growth line.
3. Proceed to form an inverted braid. When intertwining the strands, lay them under each other. Observe this condition when adding side curls, which should go underneath. This is the main difference between the Dutch weaving technique and the French one, in which all the strands are placed on top of each other.
4. Having reached the crown, tie the braid with a thin elastic band.
5. Gather it together with the rest of your hair into a ponytail.
6. Form a loose bun using invisible pins or hairpins. You can not pull it out completely during the last turn of the elastic band.
7. Slightly stretch the weaving sections with your fingers to make the braid more voluminous.

Suggestions. Start the braiding process by parting your hair horizontally from ear to ear. Using a hair clip, take off the top portion of the hair. Up until the parting, braid the hair. The braiding will look nicer in this manner.

Weaving with thin braids

This option is thought to be very challenging to complete on your own. However, there shouldn’t be any problems if you are proficient with the fundamentals of technology. In-depth explanation:

1. Comb all your hair forward, lowering your head.
2. Braid 3 spikelets at the back of your head. Tie each with a thin elastic band. The braids should not be located at a significant distance from each other.
3. Add a little loose hair to each spikelet.
4. From the formed parts, braid a French braid from the back of the head to the crown, picking up curls from the right and then from the left.
5. Having reached the crown, gather all the hair into a ponytail.
6. From its very base, braid 3 spikelets again. Tie them with thin elastic bands.
7. Divide the entire ponytail into 3 parts so that each of them has a spikelet.
8. Braid a loose three-strand braid and wrap it around the base of the ponytail.
9. Pin with hairpins or invisible hairpins.

Styling with a bow instead of a bun

Looks lively, fun, and appropriate for young ladies and girls. The traditional braiding is essentially repeated by the technology. The only thing left to do is figure out how to style your hair into a flirtatious bow rather than a bun.

The steps involved in making a hairstyle:

1. Tilting your head down, braid a French braid to the level of the crown.
2. If necessary, treat your hair with a styling product – the bow will be stronger and neater.
3. Gather all your hair into a ponytail. During the last turn of the elastic, do not pull out the curls completely. You will get a bun and a small tail.
4. Divide the resulting bun into 2 equal parts – fragments of the future bow.
5. Take a wide strand from the tail.
6. Use it to separate one element of the bow from the other: wrap it around the place where you divided the bun in two.
7. Fix the edge with a hairpin or invisible hairpin.
8. Wrap the remaining free strand around the base of the ponytail and secure.
9. Straighten the bow, spray with hairspray if necessary.

Weaving from 2 braids

You can add variety to your everyday or festive styling with so many options. The formula is straightforward:

• with a vertical parting from the back of the head to the crown, divide the hair into two parts;
• from each, form a French or Dutch braid;
• reaching the top of the head, secure the braiding with an elastic band.

The ponytails can be left exactly as they are if the hair is not very long. This alternative is appropriate for younger princesses. Decorative hair elastic bands can add a lovely touch.

Using the same algorithm, you can create a unique hairstyle that resembles two voluminous buns-horns. Tie half of the hair with an elastic band that you are not yet using in order to create neat braids. Once the braiding is complete, wrap the resulting ponytails around their bases and fasten them with elastic bands.

Take note! Avoid wearing your hair too tight. It can be firmly fixed with the use of hairpins, invisible hairpins, hairspray, or another styling tool.

An elegant alternative is to part your hair in a zigzag pattern instead of a straight one, and then accessorize your hairstyle to your preference.

Pros and cons

The benefits of this haircut are clear:

• looks great;
• easy to do;
• has several options;
• suitable for different occasions;
• opens up a beautiful neck;
• removes hair from the back of the head that can get in the way in the summer heat or during sports;
• lasts a long time.

A braid braided from the bottom up has the following drawbacks:

• has restrictions on the length of curls, age, etc.;
• may unfavorably emphasize defects in appearance;
• not designed for long-term wear.

Celebrity examples

Celebrities do not usually wear their hair in braids. It reached its height of popularity between 2012 and 2014 when models began sporting this hairstyle while showcasing collections from well-known brands on the catwalk. Take Badgley Mischka, for instance.

Both Alicia Keys and Jessica Alba used to love this hairstyle.

Julianne Hough accessorized her hair with a disheveled bun.

Maria Menounos also went for a hairstyle that featured multiple braids that were placed from the back of the head.

Actress Mina Suvari chose a version that featured thick bangs and an oversized crown.

For girls who want to be unique and stand out from the crowd, a braid done from the back to the front is a great option. Owing to the range of styling techniques, this hairstyle will look great with a sporty, casual, or festive aesthetic.

A roundup of gorgeous and fashionable at-home hairstyles for a variety of occasions:

• wedding options;
• birthday styling;
• children"s hairstyles for March 8;
• beautiful looks for Valentine"s Day;
• hairstyles for a New Year"s party;
• styling in a strict business style.

Step	Instructions
1	Brush your hair to remove any tangles.
2	Flip your head upside down for easier braiding.
3	Take a small section of hair at the nape of your neck and divide it into three parts.
4	Begin a French braid by crossing the strands over each other, adding more hair from the sides as you go up.
5	Continue braiding until you reach the crown of your head.
6	Secure the braid with a hair tie or continue braiding the rest of the hair.
7	Finish by adjusting the braid for a neat look, and you can add hairspray if needed.

At first, braiding from the back of the head to the top may seem difficult, but it gets much simpler with practice. The secret is to take your time and place your hands correctly when working through each hair section.

You can customize the braid by experimenting with different styles and variations once you’ve mastered the fundamental technique. It’s an adaptable style that works for any setting and can be dressed up or down.

Practice makes perfect, so don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect the first time. If you persevere, you’ll eventually be able to effortlessly create lovely upward braids.

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