How to French Braid
Besides their kisses and their fries, the French have also got a braid that's perfect for many occasions.
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You Will Need
- Brush
- Time
- Patience
- Decorative hair band
- Hairspray
Steps
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Step 1
Brush hair
Brush your hair until it's free of tangles.
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Step 2
Separate into three sections
Separate the hair on the top of your head into three sections.
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Step 3
Cross hair
Cross the right section over the middle section, and then cross the left section over the middle section, as you would with a regular braid.
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Step 4
Add hair
Gather another small section of hair from the right side of your head into the right-hand section, and cross it over the middle section.
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Keep the braid tight by pulling hair sections and keeping your hands close to the head.
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Step 5
Add more hair
Add a small section of hair from the left side of your head into the left-hand section, and cross it over the middle section.
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While gathering more hair with one hand, keep the three sections in your other hand.
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Step 6
Repeat
Repeat, adding small sections one by one, until you have gathered all the hair into the braid.
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Step 7
Finish braid
Once you reach the nape of the neck, finish braiding the length of the hair.
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Step 8
Fasten
Fasten the end of the braid with a decorative band. Spray it with hairspray and show it off.
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