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A guide to creating a big, messy, "pancaked" bohemian braid, a romantic style made even richer with a classic chocolate brown hair color.
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The Messy Pancaked Boho Braid in a Chocolate Brown
The ultimate romantic, fairytale braid. The "pancaked" boho braid is all about creating a soft, voluminous, and wonderfully messy, romantic look.
Ocassion
Romantic, Bridal, Wedding, Bohemian
Best suit face shape
All
Best for hair type
1c-3c
Difficulty Level
Medium (Styling)
Minimum hair length
Long
DIY Time at home
10-15 mins
Time in Salon
1-1.5 hours
this style is for
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Anyone with long, thick hair who is looking for a beautiful, romantic braid for a special occasion like a wedding or a photoshoot. It's a true show-stopper.
Hairstyle Insight
"Pancaking" is a technique where you gently pull on the sides of a finished braid to loosen it and make it appear much wider, flatter, and more voluminous, like a pancake.
Key Benefits
An incredibly romantic and beautiful style.
Creates a very large, voluminous braid.
A soft, bohemian, "undone" aesthetic.
Looks stunning in photos.
Perfect for special occasions.
Common Misconceptions
That it will make your braid fall apart.
How to ask your stylist for this style
Ask your stylist for a "big, messy, pancaked bohemian braid." The color is a separate request for a "rich, single-process chocolate brown."
Tools:
Choosing Products
A texturizing spray for grip; a flexible-hold hairspray with a sugar-based polymer; bobby pins.
Step by step instructions to achieve style at home
Create a classic, loose braid.
Then, starting from the bottom, gently pull on the sides of each section to loosen and flatten the braid.
Finish with a texturizing spray.
Caring for your hair
This is a temporary "set style" for an event. It will hold for an evening but cannot be brushed out. The single-process color is low-maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Dislacimer
Dislacimer
Does pancaking damage your hair?
It can if you pull too aggressively. Be very gentle and work slowly from the bottom up. It works best on hair that has a bit of grit from a texturizing spray.
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Madeleine
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Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.
