How to Make Braids
Prep your hair., Gather your hair into a ponytail., Separate your hair into three equal sections: left, right, and middle., Cross the right section over the middle section of hair., Cross the left section over the middle section., Continue this...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prep your hair.
Brush your hair back from your head with a paddle brush or a comb.
It should be smooth and free of any tangles or snags.
For a more polished look and to prevent flyaways, try finger-combing a smoothing serum through your hair before you get started.
Hair can be dry or wet, though it can be easier to braid wet hair if yours is curly or wavy.
If your hair is fine or layered, use a little styling cream or gel to keep hair from slipping out of the pleat.
For a messier look, you can forget the brush and finger-comb your hair.
Just be certain you still comb out any snags or tangles.
Work a little styling product in for texture.
Brush your hair to the side over one shoulder if you want to do a side braid. -
Step 2: Gather your hair into a ponytail.
Securing the ponytail with an elastic may make braiding a little easier, but it is not necessary. , Keep the sections separated by holding the left section in your left hand and the right section in your right hand.
Hold the middle section between the thumb and index finger of your left hand., As you do this, you will pass the middle section of hair to your right hand, and the right section of hair between the fingers of your left hand, keeping it separate from the left section of hair.
The right section is now the middle section.
It may be more comfortable to hold the middle section in your right hand and start by crossing the left section over the middle section first.
It doesn't really matter which side you start with, as long as your are consistent. , This time you will pass the left section between your thumb and finger of your right hand, and the middle section will be in your left hand.
The left section is now the middle section. ,, To prevent flyaways and give your hair overall shine, spritz with hairspray. -
Step 3: Separate your hair into three equal sections: left
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Step 4: and middle.
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Step 5: Cross the right section over the middle section of hair.
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Step 6: Cross the left section over the middle section.
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Step 7: Continue this pattern (right over middle
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Step 8: left over middle) until you reach the end of the ponytail.
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Step 9: Use an elastic band to secure the tip of the braid.
Detailed Guide
Brush your hair back from your head with a paddle brush or a comb.
It should be smooth and free of any tangles or snags.
For a more polished look and to prevent flyaways, try finger-combing a smoothing serum through your hair before you get started.
Hair can be dry or wet, though it can be easier to braid wet hair if yours is curly or wavy.
If your hair is fine or layered, use a little styling cream or gel to keep hair from slipping out of the pleat.
For a messier look, you can forget the brush and finger-comb your hair.
Just be certain you still comb out any snags or tangles.
Work a little styling product in for texture.
Brush your hair to the side over one shoulder if you want to do a side braid.
Securing the ponytail with an elastic may make braiding a little easier, but it is not necessary. , Keep the sections separated by holding the left section in your left hand and the right section in your right hand.
Hold the middle section between the thumb and index finger of your left hand., As you do this, you will pass the middle section of hair to your right hand, and the right section of hair between the fingers of your left hand, keeping it separate from the left section of hair.
The right section is now the middle section.
It may be more comfortable to hold the middle section in your right hand and start by crossing the left section over the middle section first.
It doesn't really matter which side you start with, as long as your are consistent. , This time you will pass the left section between your thumb and finger of your right hand, and the middle section will be in your left hand.
The left section is now the middle section. ,, To prevent flyaways and give your hair overall shine, spritz with hairspray.
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