DIY Princess Leia Buns and Three More Leia Hairstyle Tutorials
DIY Princess Leia Buns
You may be quick to point out that Leia’s hair has to be a pair of hulking buns, but the princess of Alderaan actually created three iconic hairstyles during her incredible adventures across a galaxy far, far, away. Here, I’ll show you how to get not only the buns, but also her other inspiring looks.
The Infamous Buns: Leia’s iconic look, the ‘cinnamon bun’ twists, actually only appeared in the first movie, A New Hope.
This look has gone down in history as one of the most recognizable hairstyles on film. Though these anti-gravity buns may seem like a lofty goal, they can be achieved even by amateur stylists.
Fake it with Yarn Leia Buns
If you don’t have the yards of hair required to create Leia’s buns, you could go the extra-crafty route. You have probably already seen one of the Princess Leia bun headbands and hats out there, and these are actually fairly simple to make. If you’ve got a bit of lead time before Halloween or ComicCon, here are a few of my favorite patterns to try:
Got the Hair? Start Styling
If you are fortunate enough to already have the hair for saucer-like buns, then grab the hair ties and drop the excuses. It’s time to work those arm muscles to achieve your Leia look. I’ve hand-picked some of the best video tutorials for styling your hair just like my favorite Disney princess.
A Crown of Hoth Braids
In The Empire Strikes back, Leia debuts new looks for the entirety of the movie. The first is a wrapping of braids that keep her hair out of her face while she directs Rebel soldiers and makes her escape from Hoth. These crown braids are wrapped behind her ears and all the way around her head.
Hoth Braid Tutorial Here, ‘Silvousplaits’ shows us how to create Leia braids in this fast-forward video. You’ll need a couple of hair bands and bobby pins for this look.
Sporty Cloud City Braids
This may be one of the easiest looks to create for Leia. The Cloud City hairstyle is actually three different ponytails; two on the sides that are braided, and one in the middle that is twisted into a bun.
Leia in Cloud City This video, again from ‘Silvouplaits’ on YouTube, shows us the basic Cloud City hair tutorial. This is the right technique, but her hair is notably shorter than Leia’s.
With a large bun and waggling braid, this hairstyle was imposed upon Leia by Jabba the Hutt. The braid was intended to be alluring and suggestive. Leia, of course, hated this hair style, as it was a symbol of her new position as the property of Jabba.
Slave Leia Hair Tutorial Here, you’ll learn how to first create the arge bun, and then the dangling braid worn by Leia in Jabba’s lair.
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You may be quick to point out that Leia’s hair has to be a pair of hulking buns, but the princess of Alderaan actually created three iconic hairstyles during her incredible adventures across a galaxy far, far, away. Here, I’ll show you how to get not only the buns, but also her other inspiring looks.
The Infamous Buns: Leia’s iconic look, the ‘cinnamon bun’ twists, actually only appeared in the first movie, A New Hope.
This look has gone down in history as one of the most recognizable hairstyles on film. Though these anti-gravity buns may seem like a lofty goal, they can be achieved even by amateur stylists.
Fake it with Yarn Leia Buns
If you don’t have the yards of hair required to create Leia’s buns, you could go the extra-crafty route. You have probably already seen one of the Princess Leia bun headbands and hats out there, and these are actually fairly simple to make. If you’ve got a bit of lead time before Halloween or ComicCon, here are a few of my favorite patterns to try:
- Princess Leia Yarn Wig from Repeat Crafter Me
- Princess Bun Hat Pattern on Ravelry
- Twisted Yarn Leia Headband from Disney
Got the Hair? Start Styling
If you are fortunate enough to already have the hair for saucer-like buns, then grab the hair ties and drop the excuses. It’s time to work those arm muscles to achieve your Leia look. I’ve hand-picked some of the best video tutorials for styling your hair just like my favorite Disney princess.
- Easy Leia Buns for Short Hair MsAnnaLove creates simple buns in this look that is more Leia-inspired and can be worn day-to-day. I selected this video because it is a great way to adapt the look to shorter hair.
- Princess Leia Buns (2 Methods) Here, the young ‘TheWillowSteele’ on YouTube shows us a couple of ways to create Leia buns. There are some good tips here, but I suggest watching the below video in conjunction.
- Longer hair: Larger Leia Buns ‘Beauty for Breakfast’ shows us how she cut the tops off of socks to help great large, fluffy Leia buns.
A Crown of Hoth Braids
In The Empire Strikes back, Leia debuts new looks for the entirety of the movie. The first is a wrapping of braids that keep her hair out of her face while she directs Rebel soldiers and makes her escape from Hoth. These crown braids are wrapped behind her ears and all the way around her head.
Hoth Braid Tutorial Here, ‘Silvousplaits’ shows us how to create Leia braids in this fast-forward video. You’ll need a couple of hair bands and bobby pins for this look.
Sporty Cloud City Braids
This may be one of the easiest looks to create for Leia. The Cloud City hairstyle is actually three different ponytails; two on the sides that are braided, and one in the middle that is twisted into a bun.
Leia in Cloud City This video, again from ‘Silvouplaits’ on YouTube, shows us the basic Cloud City hair tutorial. This is the right technique, but her hair is notably shorter than Leia’s.
With a large bun and waggling braid, this hairstyle was imposed upon Leia by Jabba the Hutt. The braid was intended to be alluring and suggestive. Leia, of course, hated this hair style, as it was a symbol of her new position as the property of Jabba.
Slave Leia Hair Tutorial Here, you’ll learn how to first create the arge bun, and then the dangling braid worn by Leia in Jabba’s lair.
More Costumes to Make:
Costume Tutorials . Sexy Costumes for Women . Harry Potter Costumes . Face Painting Tutorials . Make a Mask . Index of Costume Tutorials
Unbelievable DIY Fashion Makeovers:
10 Upcycled T-Shirt Tutorials . 5 Ways to Turn Jeans into a Skirt . Cassette Tape Wallet .10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . 5 Ways to Make Placemat Purses
Easy DIY Jewelry:
7 Paper Jewelry Projects - Junk Drawer Jewelry .
Disney World Penny Bracelet . Safety Pin Bracelet . Pop Tab Bracelet . Credit Card Earrings
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