"This will prevent hair from getting tangled up in your fingers as well as help create clean-looking sections," Strebe says. Then, using a wide-tooth comb, you'll want to brush out any tangles or knots to make for easy weaving. Tips Before You French Braid Your Hairįirst, know that most braided hairstyles work best on relatively dirty hair (that extra grit means more texture but less slip). All it takes is a little know-how, and that's where Jenny Strebe, hairstylist and founder of Aiir Professional, comes in.īefore you begin, though, there are a few micro-steps to keep in mind. This over-under plait has been woven throughout history - from ancient Sparta dating back 6,000 years to Taylor Swift's Evermore album cover - and for good reason: DIYing the look is ridiculously simple, even for people with little to no hairstyling skills. (Them's the rules.) Then, the next level-up after that is equally classic, if not one degree trickier: the french braid. The moment you learn to tie your shoelaces, you're deemed fit by the all-holy hair gods to try a three-strand braid. Follow this step-by-step french braid tutorial to create the look at home.
All you need is a smoothing cream, an elastic, and your hands.The french braid is one of the most classic plaited hairstyles in history.Image: Katia Iervasi/SheKnows Image: Katia Iervasi/SheKnowsĪll images courtesy of Katia Iervasi and Leana Vacop from MOB HAIR, Sydney, Australia. Squeeze your hair to tighten it, then do a regular plait until you reach the end of your hair. Or cheat your way there with a bit of dry shampoo. Hot tip: If you can, start with second-day hair, as slightly dirty hair doesn’t slip so much when you’re trying to braid. More: 14 Tips to style hair based on texture Step 5Ĭontinue this cross-over motion, adding pieces of hair until you reach the nape of your neck. Take your time with this step, as you want the bits of hair you’re adding to be equal - unless lopsided is the look you’re going for! Image: Katia Iervasi/SheKnows When you’re working in bits of hair, hold all hair in one hand. So before you cross the right section over the middle section, add a little bit more hair from the right side of your head. Repeat step 3, working in another piece of hair every time you cross over. Image: Katia Iervasi/SheKnows Image: Katia Iervasi/SheKnows Step 4 Tug and smooth each section a little as you go - this will make sure the braid isn’t too loose. To start your braid, bring the right section over the middle section, then the left section over the middle section. Starting your braid a little farther back - that is, not at the hairline - helps to prevent any awkward bumps. The key is to position your hands correctly, so hold the right section in your right hand, left section in your left hand and the middle section between your thumb and any other finger. Gather hair from the crown of your head, and divide it into three equal sections (as if you were about to do a regular plait). More: 5 Great hacks to combat hair static Step 2 To nix flyaways, lightly mist your hair with water. Brush your hair, being sure to smooth out any kinks or knots.
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