The Shamrock Hairdo
I've been browsing some other hair blogs to see their takes on the 'clover' (because, really, what else can you do for St. Paddy's? A leprechaun perched on their head?), and all the hairstyles were frankly just too complex for me! Perhaps because I'm pregnant, or lazy, or the combo of the two, so I had to do something a little easier and faster (they were all super cute--but just TOO much work for me!). You can do this with whatever kind of braid you are in the mood for. I opt for a twist braid because it's FAST!
First, I start with thoroughly dampened hair, and comb it all back into a mid-height ponytail.
Then since I was going only for a 3 leaf clover, I did three twist braids. You can see my video on twist braids to learn how to do them if necessary. I did one twist braid from the top portion of the ponytail, and then split the underneath into two sections. I then made a 'stem' by ponytailing off a low section. Where you put this secondary elastic will depend on the length of your braids. I did my other daughter's hair, which is much shorter, and so her 'stem' is much shorter as well.
I then brought the 'stem' portion up to the middle or base of the ponytail like pictured, and then laid the twist braids out like the leaves of the clover.
I then used bobby pins to hold them in place. You may want to crisscross two where I show this one.
Pin all three (or four if you want a 4 leaf) in place well.
Then I stuck two bobby pins down through the base of the ponytail and the top part of the stem to hold it in place.
I added a green bow at the top of the stem.
I may want to trim this ribbon before I use it again.....but it's all ok!
A Irish Wish for a Friend
Wishing you a rainbow
For sunlight after showers—
Miles and miles of Irish smiles
For golden happy hours—
Shamrocks at your doorway
For luck and laughter too,
And a host of friends that never ends
Each day your whole life through!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
So cute! Love this!!! I'm trying to be more creative with my girls hair. This is perfect. Janae
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