Summer hair series: the braided bun

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Something I wore almost every day as a child has suddenly become extremely complicated.  Who knew that a braid could be done so many ways, or could be so intricate?  The trend right now seems to be to braid at the crown of your head and wrap it into a bun, or braiding your hair into several different braids, twisting them into individual buns at the nape of the neck.  I love this look - I never realized how many hairstyle options are out there that do not involve a hair dryer, curling iron or even hair spray. 

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You can find the tutorial to achieve look #4 here and another tutorial that shows how to do a braided side bun can be found here.