How to turn two high ponytails into braided space buns

Remember wearing braids as a kid? If you had long hair as a child in elementary school, you probably wore a lot of ponytails and even more braids. While you might be a little too mature for braided ponytails now, you can certainly rock these braided space buns.
This may have been a trending style in the 90s, but its roots date back to the 1970s. Thank Carrie Fisher's Star Wars stylist for giving Princess Leia a set of ear-hugging "cinnamon buns" that set off a trend that people have been modifying ever since.
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These braided buns are much easier to create than the original hairstyle, so give this look a try when you're feeling a little out of this world.
Materials
- Hair brush
- Hair elastics
- Bobby pins
- Hair spray
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Instructions
1. Brush your hair, then part it down the middle.
2. Brush the hair on the right side, and secure it into a high ponytail with a hair elastic. Repeat this step on the other side as well.
3. Braid the left side into a three-strand braid, then secure the ends with an elastic. Repeat this step on the right side.
4. Twist one braided ponytail into a bun, then secure it in place with an elastic and a few bobby pins. Repeat with the other braid.
5. Smooth down any loose hair with your fingers, then spray your hair with hair spray for added hold throughout the day.
From schoolyard style to warrior princess, these miniature buns will draw smiles from your friends and family.
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