Tuck & Cover with Side Braid Hair Tutorial
For today’s hair tutorial, I chose to put my own spin on the classic “Tuck and Cover” hairstyle, and added in a side braid for a girly, boho-chic look. This is a very easy hair style that would be perfect for any casual event. I hope you like the look and will give it a try as well.
Supplies Needed: Brush, Comb, Headband, Bobby Pins, 1 Clear Elastic Band
Let’s get started!
Step 1: After brushing your hair smooth and free of all tangles, carefully place a headband around your hair, letting it rest on the upper part of your forehead. Make sure the top part of your hair above the headband is smooth, and comb any flyaways as necessary.
Step 2: Starting on one side of your hair, grab a 1-inch section and hold it straight out from your head. If you have never tried a tuck and cover hairstyle, it is a very simple style in which you take strands of hair and “tuck” it over and under the headband to “cover” it.
Step 3: Take the 1-inch section that you are holding and take it over the headband, then under. Once the first strand has been pulled through, repeat the process using the same strand as before, and add in a little more hair each time. Side note: I personally always twist my hair before pulling it over and under, but that is just because I like the “curly” look that this gives it.
Step 4: Continue the tuck and cover process until you have reached the middle part of the back of your head, and have pulled all of the last strand fully through. For this particular style I was able to “tuck and cover” 5 times before finishing the one side, but this will ultimately depend on your hair length and thickness.
Step 5: If needed, secure the last tucked strand with a bobby pin in the back.
Step 6: On the opposite side, begin the tuck and cover process using a 1-inch strand of hair. Again, take the strand up and over the headband and then pull it under. Repeat until you have reached the completed area on the opposite side. Secure the last tucked strand with a bobby pin, if needed.
Step 7: Pull the remaining loose hair to one side and divide into three equal parts for braiding.
Step 8: Begin braiding hair into a simple braid. Take the far left strand under the middle strand, then the far right strand under the middle strand, alternating until you have braided all of the hair.
Step 9: Once you have reached the bottom, secure hair with a clear, elastic band.
And there you have it- a cute, boho-chic inspired hairstyle for your next casual day out. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and please let me know if you have any questions! Have you ever tried a “tuck and cover” hairstyle?
Thanks for stopping by! – Cara
Giselle says
this is super pretty and easy! I’ll have to give it a try 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I hope you will 🙂
Laura's Lovely Blog says
This looks great, I need to do some more exciting things with my hair. A plait never stays in as I have quite a few layers, but I do like what you have done with the hair band 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I have a lot of layers too from originally having a short, choppy bob, so it has taken me awhile to get it grown out to be able to braid again.
Di from Max The Unicorn says
How cute is that hairstyle?! It would look great at a music festival. Lovely!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Great idea!
Mel says
Cute tutorial! Headbands tends to hurt my head but I might try this one.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! This one is soft fabric (not the plastic kind) so it was really comfortable 🙂
Ingrid says
Cute hairstyle! Perfect for our Australian summer!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! & Yes this would be cute for summer 🙂
katshepsutt says
Hi Cara – you make this look super easy, well done x
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you!
Kerry says
What a cute style and looks easy enough. I’ll have to try it.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks, it’s very simple! Hope you’ll give it a try 🙂
Darcy says
Cute! Looks easy to follow along with ,too!
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Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Darcy!
Kate @ Green Fashionista says
This looks awesome on you, and you make it look so easy 🙂
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Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! It really is a simple hairstyle 🙂
Pinky says
Love the look, lady!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you!
Jacquelyn @ The Lowcountry Mama says
This looks so good on you! I’ll have to try it.. you made it look easy though so we’ll see haha =)
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! It is very easy, I promise. 🙂
Lindsey says
I love how simple this hairstyle is! I just wish my hair was longer to do it on:)
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks! Aw, I know what you mean. Mine is just now getting long enough for different braids. Having short hair does have its benefits though and yours is very cute 🙂
Stephanie says
Great hair style! Looks so good! 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you!
Andrea Nine says
I cannot even tell you how cute you look! Absolutely adorable and super pictures for a great tutorial! I hope your Monday is off to a lovely start!!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Your comments always brighten my day & hope you have a great day as well 🙂
Nadine says
Your hair looks so cute!!! I need to get better about doing things with mine.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I get bored with just wearing it down/straight all of the time. You should try this out 🙂