How to do a milkmaid braid in 5 minutes

I love throwing my hair up into a milkmaid braid. It's one of those bad hair day tricks that looks difficult but takes minutes to achieve.

Here's my recipe:

1. Divide your hair into 2 sections, part down the middle.

2. Braid both into 2 loose braids. I like to braid mine under for a Dutch style braid, but it makes no difference.

3. Pull one braid over to the other ear and secure with a bobby pin.

4. Pull the second braid over the first one pulling the ends towards the back of head. Secure with a bobby pin.

5. Tuck in your ends under each braid and secure.

6. Add more pins if it feels loose and hairspray.

That's all there's to it!