12. Topsy tailed Dutch braid
Date: Sunday, September 9th 2007 @ 10:51 - Subscribe
Time needed: 12 minutes
This is a fun messy looking variation to a Dutch braid. Basically you start out by making a Dutch braid, starting about halfway on the back of your head and tie it off just like normal.
Now you will need a topsy tail tool, you cannot do this style without it. Stick the topsy under the braid, starting at the nape, and then carefully slide it up till it pops out right above where the braid starts, in the center. It may be a good idea to invest in a second mirror at this point so you can double check your hands on this one.
Pull the hair through the topsy tail and slowly start moving it upward. Then remove the tie just before it gets sucked in so the braided tail stays braided for as long as possible. You don't want the braid to start undo'ing itself before you have pulled the tail through to keep things nice and neat as you are fiddling. You may want to keep your head upside down at this point to avoid the weight of the tail sliding it back out.
Pull the topsy through completely, at times maybe aiding the thing by pressing it a bit flatter to make it pass through tighter spots more easily. When it is fully through, check at the nape if there is nothing wonky there, pull the tail a little further or pull it down at the nape to correct things, and then grab your favorite hair toy (I used a Flexi-8) to secure the style. Make sure to grab all of the Dutch braid and slide it closely along the scalp to ensure you have the topsy tail secured. You can do this all the way up where the tail comes out, or even half way up or at the nape as your braid will keep the hair centered after all. It's your choice.
It looks a bit like a peacock twist, but much more even as you don't have to twist your hair, so it is also more hair friendly in fact.
Here is what this looks like on me:
And a bit wonky picture with the tail lifted to show the Flexi-8 that is holding it in place.
Good luck!
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