How to Make a Front Side-Braid
Get your hair out of your eyes in a stylish way by creating a front side-braid.
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You Will Need
- A comb
- An elastic band or barrette
Steps
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Step 1
Comb your hair
Comb your hair to remove any tangles.
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You’ll have an easier time working with hair if it hasn’t been washed for a day or two.
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Step 2
Make a side part
Make a side part.
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Step 3
Take a small section
Grab about two inches of hair from the front. Pull the rest of the hair back and put it in a ponytail so it doesn’t get in the way.
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Step 4
Divide hair into three sections
Take the front hair you’ve separated from the rest and begin braiding it. Divide the hair into three equal sections and begin crossing one side over the middle, followed by the other side over the middle, and so on.
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Step 5
Anchor
When you reach the end of the strand, secure the bottom with an elastic band, barrette, or both.
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Researchers have linked braiding hair too tightly with hair loss in women and children. So go easy.
