One hairstyle that has captured the hearts of both kids and adults is Rumi’s bold, voluminous braid from K-Pop Demon Hunters. It’s powerful, practical, and beautiful—just like Rumi herself.
At first glance, this hairstyle can look complicated, especially if you’re not used to braiding hair. But here’s the good news: you don’t need advanced braiding skills to recreate it.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to achieve Rumi’s signature look using a pull-through braid. This technique creates a big, dramatic braid that looks intricate but is actually very beginner-friendly—perfect for parents, cosplay beginners, and anyone who wants a bold result without stress.
Perfect for Cosplay and Dress-Up Play
This hairstyle isn’t just practical for everyday wear—it’s also fantastic for cosplay. Whether it’s you or your child dressing up as the iconic Huntrix Rumi for a convention, themed party, Halloween, or another special occasion, this braid brings the character to life instantly.
Let’s be honest—there is no Rumi without this braid!
Because the style is created with natural hair (and optional temporary color or extensions), it’s comfortable, secure, and easy to remove at the end of the day. No wigs, no permanent changes—just strong Huntrix energy.
Why a Pull-Through Braid?
- Requires no traditional braiding
- Uses small ponytails and elastics
- Creates maximum volume
- Holds its shape for hours
- Looks impressive even if you’re not a “hair person”
Using a pull-through braid helps recreate Rumi’s powerful, bold silhouette while keeping the process manageable. It’s ideal for costume wear and everyday styling alike.
A Quicker Alternative: The Dutch Braid
If you’re not a fan of working with lots of small ponytails, a Dutch braid is a great alternative. While it won’t create the exact same structure as a pull-through braid, it still gives a strong, warrior-style vibe and can be done much faster.
Start at the forehead and braid underhand, adding hair evenly from both sides as you move back. The smaller sections you take, the more detailed the braid will look. Once finished, gently pull in the sides to add volume.
This option is ideal for busy mornings or anyone who wants a quicker way to achieve a similar look.
Want Even More Volume?
Rumi’s braid is naturally bold thanks to animation—but using the pull-through technique already gives you the maximum volume possible with natural hair, which looks amazing on its own.
That said, if you want an even bigger braid, adding extensions or extra hair is a fun option—though never required.
Adding one-clip wefts into the ponytails can make a big difference. If you only have two clips from an extension set, place one in each of the first two ponytails to keep the braid balanced.
This is especially helpful for fine or shorter hair, or when styling for cosplay or special events. Always choose lightweight extensions and check for comfort as you go.
Remember: the braid already looks amazing—this is just an optional boost for maximum impact.
The Final Touch: Adding Rumi’s Signature Purple
To finish the look, add Rumi’s iconic purple using temporary color spray, hair wax, or colored mascara. These options are beginner-friendly, wash out easily, and work beautifully on braids. Style the hair first, then apply color lightly to the braid for the best result.
If you’re using color spray, remember to apply it outside or in a very well-ventilated room.
This final step truly brings the hairstyle to life and makes it perfect for cosplay and dress-up.
Rumi Braid: Step-by-Step Guide
What You’ll Need
Tools & Products
- A brush or detangling brush
- A fine-tooth comb (optional, for clean sections)
- Small clear or hair-colored elastics (you’ll need quite a few)
- Hair clips to hold sections out of the way
- Hair spray
- Optional: texture spray or dry shampoo for extra grip
Hair Prep Tip
This style works best on hair that’s not freshly washed. Slightly “lived-in” hair grips better and holds volume longer. If the hair is very clean or slippery, add a little texture spray.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Create 8–9 ponytails from the forehead to the back of the head in a mohawk style.
- The closer the ponytails, the more compact the braid will appear.
- Larger sections make it quicker and easier.
- Ponytails should be firm, but never tight or uncomfortable.
- Take the top ponytail and split it into two equal strands.
- Pull the next ponytail up through the middle and clip it out of the way.
- Take the two strands and combine them with the third ponytail, then secure with an elastic.
- Release the clipped ponytail.
- Gently pull out the sides of the loop you’ve created to add volume.
- Repeat steps 2–6 until you’ve incorporated the last ponytail.
- You’ll now have two sections of hair hanging down. Split the top section into two strands.
- Bring those two strands around the bottom section and secure with an elastic, creating a loop.
- Pull out the sides of the loop to add volume.
- Repeat steps 8–10 until you run out of hair.
This post was all about how to create the trendy Rumi Braid from K-Pop Demon Hunters—perfect for beginners, parents, and cosplay lovers.
