Grecian Rope Twist Crown Braid, Inspired by the Philosopher Hypatia.

[@textnyc]

I have to say how wonderful it is that you began this video talking about a philosopher. Thousands of young girls are watching videos like this every day, trying to "be more pretty." Your joy for learning comes through naturaly in this video, teaching girls that it´s important to keep their brains pretty as well, and that learning is fun, not just required. I have a child of my own and still had a moment of reflection watching this. What you do really does matter and affects lives. Thank you.

[@EmmaACTIVE]

I loved how you explained who Hypatia was, it was really interesting! Cant wait to try this out, its beautiful! :) x

[@nathy0308]

LOVED THIS! Seriously the best explanation of how to do a crown braid. I always mess up in the back but I loved your explanation of trying to keep the hair going down. I had never heard that before.

[@husimano]

I love it so much when you do these kinds of introductions to the hairstyle, like telling the story of the person - fictional or real - who inspired it. It is very rare to have the opportunity to hear about literature and philosophy while watching a hair tutorial or any sort of beauty related video :) You go girl! Sapere aude!

[@TheHipsterlicious]

I've never done a rope crown braid before! It looks beautiful.

[@parchementandquills]

I lovedddd the intro. I am absolutely in love with ancient history! I love learning about the greeks and the romans. Thank you for that new info :) I never heard of her before, but I will be going to learn more. Love the do as well! I also love hair and fashion inspired from then LOL! ::)

[@RazbijenTama]

Thank you for the impromptu history lesson, I really enjoyed it! I also love all the hairstyle tutorials you post! Last week I tried the Lagertha Inspired Braided Updo and I got compliments all day.

[@LaDollyVita33]

Thats got to be one of the nicest comments I've ever gotten. It really meant alot to me (I called my mom and read it to her!). Learning IS fun! I wish you the best with your child! And its really nice to meet a kindred spirit. :)

[@valiaminaethiel]

I really loved that in the beginning you explained brilliantry who Hypatia is!!Thanks not only for this perfect hair tutorial but also for that... I am gonna try it today!!

[@sena-fk6uw]

oh my god thank you, I´m going to revive Hypatia and I was looking for a hairstyle you´re the one!

[@giulianallino]

OMG I have tons of books about Hypathia, and now I'll be able to make this lovely hairstyle, thanks you!

[@nuget1995]

That was just very pleasant to watch! I learned something new, AND I got a better version of this style to try! You rock! :)

[@Cat94683]

Thanks for the history, surprising but i loved it.❤the hairstyle was beautiful and elegant. I've always wondered how this was done thanks for sharing😊

[@realangels]

I did this style yesterday (I do a lot of styles from your page all the time) and I really loved it. I have had a near-impossible time with crown braiding, so this boosted my confidence and didn't tire out my arms so much. I also had a co-worker come up to me and say "Exactly HOW long do you spend on your hair every day??" ha ha

[@myfavisreid]

Thanks so much for this video! My school has this historical figure day where we dress up as a historical figure of our choice and I chose Hypatia so I'm trying to resemble her as much as possible!

[@RivasSarah123]

That is such a cool way to do a rope braid instead of having o twist the hair in different directions. I've tried doing it that way before and it is so confusing but your way is so much better.

[@LauraDani812]

About procratination... I went in Athens in november for the marathon (boyfriend running) and wore this hairstyle the whole time, it´s beautiful, it´s quick and it´s historic so it was perfect. Since then it´s my go to hairstyle. I never took time to tell you how much you helped with this video and thank you, so here it is. By the way I share the same admiration of Hypatia, she's one of strong woman model that we should all learn about in our young ages. Same feed-back for the movie, weird and unaccurate. And a special thought to any Greek who read this message, I really loved spending time in your so beautiful Athens, I found you people smart, gracious, and full of talent, I wish I had never returned.

[@Polynoe88]

what a beautiful message, i hope you read this because you wrote this 2 years ago. You are always welcome in Greece, thank you so much for embracing our culture, it's very lovely to see women with our ancient hairstyles. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@LauraDani812]

Thank you I never thought anyone would read this! It is very kind of you to write to me, I really meant what I said and my mind didn't change. And I am wearing this special hairstyle right now (and again).

[@viloy101]

This looks lovely on you! =) I always use this to hairstyle to curl my hair (I avoid heat as much as I can lol)

[@litebriteeyes]

Nice history lesson! You're a good teacher.

[@MiriamMonroe]

I love Hypatia, thanks for all that!

[@dimovalid]

i find this actually easier than the regular dutch/french crown braid. and it looks COOL :))) thank you!

[@RED2010Dragon]

I have been wanting to grow out my fringe for ages, but couldn't figure out how to manage it while it was too short to tuck behind my ears. Anyway, I have been using your technique every day to twist my fringe up and out of the way - I secure it with a couple of clips and I can do whatever I want with the rest of my hair. It's nice and secure, and I have had several compliments on the style. Thanks for the inspiration! One day I will be brave and try doing the whole hairstyle.

[@cellofreak796]

I tried this out last night and it looks so pretty! Also, the ends of my braids were way lighter than the rest of my hair, so when I pinned them up, they looked like the gold laurel wreaths Roman emperors would wear. I'M A HISTORY NERD. :D

[@LaDollyVita33]

You're so very welcome! And thank you for such a nice compliment!

[@VladimiPutin]

Awesome hairstyle! Also awesome taste in music, I love Erik Satie! :)

[@humairaa7690]

if u are in a rush...it starts at 06:17

[@johk7058]

Reallllly enjoyed this vid! Thank you so much

[@LaDollyVita33]

You're so welcome!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@StellaLilly I'm totally the same way in the mirror! And yep I was totally going clockwise, but honestly I'm sure you could this in whatever direction feels comfortable to you! And if you're having trouble with fly-a-ways, try putting a little bit of hair spray or molding creme into it first. Might help you grip it better and definitely takes care of those odd bits that stick up! :)

[@TINACOHENCHANG98]

I wore this to school yesterday, and got tons of comiments on it! So pretty :) i'm also wearing it right now... :)

[@KateandBree]

I love this hairstyle; it's so comfy. I learned it from a different guru, so to see you do it differently was really strange. I was thinking, "Wait, is she going CLOCKWISE?????" It's weird to see how different people do the same style! Starting out always stumps me because I can't figure out which way I'm going (You would think at 22 I would know Mirror Me shows what I'm doing in opposite form; I haven't.) and the end is hard! Going up is just so strange and my fine hair flies everywhere!

[@LaDollyVita33]

Yay!! Thats awesome! I love this one too!

[@topaz820]

I have kinky hair and tried this on a twist out. It came out beautifully on the first try

[@ArrowOdenn]

What a lovely hairstyle and what an interesting backstory. Once I'm more confident in my French/Dutch braiding abilities I'll give it a try. It's the adding little bits of hair part, I just can't get the hand of it. Still, practice, practice! Great video :0)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@RED2010Dragon You know I do the same with my bangs as well! I love it because it looks like I've put SOME effort it to my usual mess of hair in the morning and it takes no time! I'm thrilled you liked it and its been working for you!

[@freyja2121]

I love this style I do it all the time now :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@EmmaACTIVE I'm glad you liked it Emma! How are you?! So excited you're going to try this out! I think its probably easier then that fishtail braid! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@parchementandquills Well I am super glad you liked the hair, BUT I'm THRILLED you were into learning about HYPATIA! She's a wonderful character from history who never gets the credit she deserves, a woman ahead of her time!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@EmmyIiciouS Owww a fauxhawk? I used to wear those ALL the time! I'm glad you liked the backstory - honestly I'm still so nervous of recording myself for such a long time talking. I keep thinking I should go back to the time when I filmed silently! I've never been good with public speaking! Glad you liked the hair! XO

[@TheCorsettedMuffin]

I love that; "bobby pin the crap out of it" I can never get the last of the hair in looking good.

[@adagioingrey]

So my hair-doing skills are terrible and my version of this style is not as wonderful as yours BUT this is a super awesome and super easy hairstyle. I love it!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@litebriteeyes Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I'm always nervous putting up videos where I talk and talk! I'm afraid no one will like them! LOL So thank for the comment!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@missmalloryjean Oh no! The French braids are getting you? I'm so sorry! They actually get me too sometimes...glad you enjoyed this one! And thanks for the compliment! LOL Growing up I was really self conscience of my head - I guess I though it was too big? LOL I'm older now so I don't think about it as much, but it was a fun, and random, compliment! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@0mistressofthedark0 Oh too bad about facebook! I use it alot, but I can understand why someone else might not like it! So happy to have met you! I love making these videos and I hope I can keep doing it for awhile! Thank you for watching them and leaving such nice and complimentary comments! Keep in touch! Ok?

[@LaDollyVita33]

@kateykatification So glad you guys liked this! I'm sure it'll be beautiful on both of you!!!! Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a nice comment!

[@fdoeppen]

You look like a princess! History is fascinating isn't it?

[@LaDollyVita33]

@EmmaACTIVE Oh wow! I'm glad it worked out and you liked it! So great! And thank you for telling me you like the talking bits! I'm still so unsure of it! Its so much easier to just film silently! LOL

[@LaDollyVita33]

@0mistressofthedark0 So glad you liked it! She was a Greek woman, who should be more often recognized in the pages of history! I admire her so much and I'm glad you enjoyed my vlog about her! If you try the hair tell me how it goes! Are you on facebook??

[@amirakapoor8364]

very nice ...hair not long enough ! still we have bobby pins ..what did the ladies of the past use ?

[@theearthmovesagain]

The women of antiquity had hairpins and hair sticks just like we do now. Some of the ones which survive are quite elegant.

[@LaDollyVita33]

@TINACOHENCHANG98 YAY! Thats so awesome!! You'll have to teach them all! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear you liked it so much and that you're wearing it as we speak! :) Wear it in GREAT health!!! XO

[@missartist123]

very awesome!! I'll have to try it!!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@dimovalid So glad you liked it! And you're right! It is SO much easier then any regular 3 strand braid!! :) You're very welcome!! I hope you enjoy it!!! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

It turns ok, as long as you pin it well! This is a loose style so if you toss and turn it may fall out a little.

[@rpjpjpjbb]

One of my old favorites of yours. Seems funny that I should be watching it in 2014. Where does time go? Anyway, I hope you had a nice holiday :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

I'm just seeing this comment now! And I hear ya! I feel like I've been here for so long now. Next year will make five years of me doing this YT thing. I have to wonder if I'll ever get tired of it?? Or made I'll just get too old and no one will want to watch my videos anymore! lol

[@rpjpjpjbb]

LaDollyVita33 One does not simply "get too old" for watching youtube videos, haha. Besides, you're a timeless sort of person.

[@husimano]

@LaDollyVita33 Oh, I would love to see that so much! Not many people would think of her as having any sorts of hairstyle other than a tangly mess under a helmet :D Of course we know she was a little bit more complex of a person than that. I'm really looking forward to your take on her.

[@LaDollyVita33]

@TarawrasaurusRex I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank YOU for watching and leaving such a nice comment!! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@EmmyIiciouS You're right! I've made the BEST friends here in this YT community! I love the comments I receive and its always a pleasure to write back to everyone! Believe it or not I AM friendly with other women here who make videos and I have been given "shoutouts!" I've been very lucky actually! I guess the deleted subs are just people who might not be into the hair ideas I've got anymore? You're right though I should forget it, because I've got awesome friends here! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@StellaLilly LOL It sounds to me like we have the SAME hair time! Have you tried biosilk? Its an oil and I usually only put it on my ends, but I find that its not so heavy on my thin hair and helps with frizz! Its usually the only thing I use! I've been thinking of doing a vid where I share some of my fav products, bc I actually love watching other girls do those too! And you know I almost don't ever wear lipgloss or lipstick in summer for the SAME reason! We're hair sisters! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@TheCorsettedMuffin Yeah its tough. Have you tried flipping your head over? I find that sometimes that helps. But stay tuned because this week I am going to post a variation on this look that I think will be a whole lot easier and also great for girls with shorter hair! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@VamptasticVamp I'm so glad!! BTW have I said before how much I love your YT screen name? :)

[@labananiere]

C'est très bien, très belle, bravo!

[@rpjpjpjbb]

this is so cool. i adore grecian hair stylings. do you think you could do a fishtail crown braid?

[@LaDollyVita33]

@husimano Well thank you for saying you don't think they drag! I appreciate it! Right now I have a bunch of hair requests from some of my newer subscribers but I'd really like to do another one like this soon. I was thinking Joan of Arc? There's a painting I love. So I'm not sure, but its nice to know that one of my YT friends likes history as much as I do!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@tashiaj80 So glad you liked it and it helped give you some ideas! I have another one posted beneath this one and if you look through my Hair Ideas playlist on my channel, you'll find even more videos! I'm a little bit obsessed, lol.

[@LaDollyVita33]

@SMKyra I'm so glad you liked it! I use this too sometimes when I want wavy hair! And actually if you go to my channel and you look through my playlist called, Hair ideas, you'll find that I've actually got a Catelyn Tully hairstyle posted already!

[@husimano]

@LaDollyVita33 :) I don't think the intros "drag the videos" because they are really informative and that makes them unique and worth watching. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of them. Not that the tutorials in themselves would not make me follow you but, as you say, it is nice to meet people with similar interests to your own.

[@annikee59]

Wow- thank you!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@g0squirrel Absolutely! I'm actually recording a video tomorrow on the same look but for maybe the girls who have shorter hair. So stayed tuned. But basically what I'm doing is splitting my hair in two as if I'm doing pigtails and twisting each section and then tying them off and pinning them to the nape of my neck! Try that!

[@tinglesrosyrupeeland]

Really interesting video! Also, definitely trying this hairstyle out in the morning (o: xo

[@LaDollyVita33]

Yay! And thanks!! I hope it worked out!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@husimano Oh I'm so glad you liked it! I know that sometimes the intros drag the video out a bit, but I really love Hypatia, and just history in general! Its wonderful to meet like minded people! And like you, I love drawing inspiration from all the wonderful women throughout history and trying to incorporate it into something we modern gals can enjoy! Thank you for such a nice comment!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@abbatabba1137 I'm thrilled! I hope you try it!! :) Thank you so much for watching it!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@megospaghettio Go you! I'm so glad you liked it and I hope it works out the way you want it to!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@innleysa26 Thank you so much for that amazing compliment!!! Those two eras in the world are sort of my favorites. I'm thrilled to be you're YT buddy! And I don't hate Christians silly! LOL I respect and admire many religions, but for all intents and purposes I'm pretty Christian myself. I've always loved Christ, but I hate the violence thats often been done in his name. He wanted us to "turn the other cheek," which seems to me, many forget.

[@VamptasticVamp]

Love it!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@EmmyIiciouS Well thats for reassuring me! I guess I'm just feeling kinda bad because I keep losing subscribers! I can't tell if its because most people don't like the switch or if they don't dig the vlogs I keep uploading. Whatever, I should just get over it! LOL The more I do it, the more comfortable I'll feel!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@baiNEKO Yes it actually is a loose style, at least on me, but if you use some bobby pins it might hold longer! I kind of like when it starts to fall though because somehow it looks really pretty, you know with pieces hanging down. I'm doing another video probably tomorrow on the same style but for girls with shorter hair! Maybe a the idea I have planned will be more secure for you! :) I hope so!

[@KateandBree]

@LaDollyVita33 I think I go clockwise. I just have to remember what clockwise is on my head. I try not to put too many hair products in my hair because I've got the fine/super oily hair combination (it's a lovely combo to have in the summertime....not. Talk about washing your hair!), but I'll have to try that next time. There is nothing worse than having hair stuck in my lipgloss!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@fdoeppen Oh thank you! What a cool compliment! And yes I'm a huge fan of history, and particularly learning about all the wonderful women who've lived throughout time!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@ArrowOdenn Its definitely not easy at first, trust me! I know how you feel! But if you practice everyday (I used to braid my hair over and over in front of the tv while watching a film or somethin'!) it'll just come to you and feel like second nature! You're hands will remember and you won't even have to think about it much! Good Luck!! :)

[@innleysa26]

awww. please don't get mad at christians.... we're nice people, i swear! :) ps- love the hair! as always. any hairstyles relevant to ancient greece o medieval, i love. ad you are one of the best youtubers that does them. thank you!!!!!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@flj52452 I will! Thank you so much for letting me read them! I'm actually super excited to read them!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@flj52452 I would love to read your work if you'd let me! Thats so awesome! I was actually wondering if there was a comparison review on the facts that are known about her and the film! I'm excited to meet another fan of such a wonderful woman!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@GwiazdkaNadia I haven't really done any videos like that no! But I too am a huge fan of those films and Cate Blanchett in general! You know what always helps me though? If you are able to find a decent picture of something you feel inspired by, I can try and pick it apart too! Maybe we can piece it together, together! LOL

[@LaDollyVita33]

@realangels Oh my gosh thats so cool! I always wonder if people actually try out the ideas I put into my vids! Its super exciting to hear that some do! I'm thrilled this worked out for you!! LOL Keep in touch ok? If you have anything you ever need help or advice with I'll do my best to assist you!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@missartist123 I'm so glad you liked it! Your hair is GORGEOUS! So this will look beautiful on you!! I'm SO looking forward to your belly dance videos! I'm gonna head to your channel and subscribe so when you upload them, they'll be in my subscriptions section! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@emmer84 Don't worry you'll get it! Just remember two pieces of hair, turn them once away from your face, add hair into one strand, turn, add hair. You'll see!

[@LaDollyVita33]

@g0squirrel Of course I'd reply to you! You were one of my first subs! And didn't you give me a wonderful shout out on the LHCF !? I've not forgotten!!! Anyway I really wanted to do that vid today, but I got my wisdom teeth out a week ago and today I'm having some pain. It comes in these really weird spurts! So annoying! Makes me drool too, lol. So I might end up doing it on Monday. Weekends are so busy because of my baby! But I promise you won't have to wait longer then that!!

[@NoisyTumbleDryer]

@LaDollyVita33 awww ! honestly you shouldnt worry on it are very good at it public speaking that is, ya come across confident & clever no need worry things like that, lotsa comments saying how much they liked hearing it too :) big no noes on going back to the silent uploads heh much more personalized & nice to have it this way :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@cellofreak796 Yay! Fellow History sister! :) Anyway I bet this looked beautiful on you! I'm stoked you were into it! I have another video that I think is linked to this one with two other variations, just in case you want to change it up sometime!

[@valiaminaethiel]

@LaDollyVita33 No,i dont have a facebook account.I am not a fan of the idea actually.I really love your videos not only the hair tutorials from which i can say you have an amazing talent,but also the vlogs..Keep inspiring us!!!

[@LaDollyVita33]

Totally!

[@tula6788]

Was the background music, one of the Gymnopedies, I think no2 but I'm unsure

[@LaDollyVita33]

@athen93 Yes, I'm Greek American! My family comes from Athens actually!

[@EmmaACTIVE]

@LaDollyVita33 Im very good thank you, and you ? :) i like the way you talk through your videos now btw..:) yes i tried it out yesterday and everyone loved it! :) thank you sooooo much for the fishtail braid tutorial, was tricky at first but i think i got it! :) x

[@missartist123]

@LaDollyVita33 aww thanks! Plus, Hypatia sounded like such an awesome person!!! *goes and researches the crap out of the interwebz and books*

[@NoisyTumbleDryer]

oh wow the backstory was really intresting :) didnt know any of that, feels like story time :D *sits attentively* liked that :) .. 'till christians decided to dismember her wtf D: might give this a go looks super nice & doable :) - rocking heh a fauxhawk type thing at min, only lil but all funky & messed up love it :D & yay on doing a vid for shorter hair thats nice idea :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@annikee59 You are Very Welcome!!!

[@VamptasticVamp]

@LaDollyVita33 Aww. thank you! :)

[@LaDollyVita33]

@RicePudden I completely agree. Someone who truly loves and follows Christ would be kind, open hearted and peaceful. I hate the violence thats been done in his name throughout history and even into our time. He'd be appalled that so many got the message wrong. To the bottom of your ribs! You lucky! Thats where I want my hair length to be! And it never seems to get there. :(

[@mdiazohh9]

does anyone know the piano song in the background?[:

[@VictoriaLuvz]

does anyone know the name of the song when she's doing the braid ?

[@VladimiPutin]

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie