that is not what I am looking for. Note that the Heidi braid goes over the forehead (see the link in hS's post). I was specifically looking for the rope braids that start above the temples and go around the back of the head, like in Pretzel's response. But thanks anyway.

At least in the 1993 version. I think the middle-left image of the Shirley Temple '37 version, is, too.

hS

That second link--the rope braid--is what I was looking for. One question, though: Do the braids have to end in a bun in the back? Because what I'm envisioning are rope braids on either side of her head and joining at the back. The rest of her hair stays free, flowing under the ropes. Is that possible?