How to Do French Braid
A beautiful and classic hairstyle, the French braid is a little challenging to learn at first. However, if you follow these steps carefully and patiently, you’ll soon know how to braid your own hair, or someone else’s.
If your hair is long enough there are tons of different hairstyles you could try out. If you want one that doesn’t require any hair products, just some patience and practice, the French braid might be something for you. The French braid is a classic and stunning hairstyle. The learning curve is steep and practice is essential, but the results are worth it.
However it seems that hair styling stepped to the next level and refuses to neglect the other smashing tendencies of the groovy hair dressing, namely braids. In order to create a stylish combo you’ll be able to mix these trends into on unique hairdo.
French braided bangs can be created without any extra effort, in order to do it properly it is recommended to skim through these few steps and learn the mastery of creating these simple and at the same time creative and versatile hairdos.
Use the different braiding techniques to add a classy or more groovy flair to your tresses.Let’s see the basic instructions on how to French braid your bangs.
French Braid Someone Else’s Hair
1- Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying the hair as smooth as possible. A French braid in hair that hasn’t been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well.
2- Remove tangles from hair before beginning the French braid. Take a 3-inch-long by 1-inch-wide section of hair just above the forehead or behind the individual’s bangs.
3- Divide the section into three even pieces. Place the left section between the left index finger and thumb, place the right section between the right index finger and thumb, and let the middle section lie flat against the head. Pull the right section over the middle section and deposit it between the left index and middle fingers. This will begin to form your French braid.
4- Lead with the right middle finger and cut about a 1-inch-wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the middle section. Collect the middle section and pull all of the hair tight. The line of hair you collected for your French braid should lie flat and smooth.
5- Twist your left hand clockwise and move the section in between your left index and middle fingers to your right index and middle fingers. Pull the sections in your right hand and let the section in your left hand go.
6- Lead with the left middle finger and cut about a 1-inch-wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the dangling section. Scoop up the dangling section and pull this now-bigger section to the left, hooking it with your middle finger. Continue to make sure each section of your French braid is smooth and has equal tension on it for a uniform look.
7- Twist your right hand counterclockwise. Extend the left index finger and hook the section of hair between the right index and middle fingers. Pull it to the left and let the section in your right hand dangle.
8- Continue the slice, twist and shift process until the entire French braid is complete. Remember to always hook the section of hair between the index and middle fingers, not the thumb and index finger. Keep the tension taut but not too tight.
9- Braid a tail when you’ve come to the base of the neck, and tie off the ends with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate, or hide the tail by tucking it under the shaft of the French braid. Fix with a bobby pin or two.
The Classic French Braid
1. Start by brushing your hair with a paddle brush to smooth it and remove any knots, then use your fingers to separate a two-inch section of hair from your hairline back to the crown.
2. Use your fingers to divide the piece into three equal sections and begin braiding by crossing the strand in your right hand over the strand in the middle. The right strand should now be the middle strand. Then, cross the left strand over the middle strand. The middle strand should now be the left strand.
3. Keep the hair tight by pulling the sections away from each other and hold the hair that you’ve already braided in your left hand. Use your right index finger to part your hair horizontally, just above your right ear, from your hairline back to the center of your head to form a new right strand.
4. Incorporate this section into the original right section and cross the entire right section over the middle section. While holding the hair that you’ve just braided in your right hand, use your left index finger to horizontally separate the same section of hair as step 3 on your left side. Hold it tightly and incorporate it into the original left section. Cross the left section over the middle section.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 with the next section of hair starting just below your right ear, and then with the section of hair starting just below your left ear.
6. Begin a traditional braid by alternating the right section over the middle, the left over the middle, and the right back over the middle, etc., until only three inches are loose.
7. Secure your hair with an elastic and spritz with hairspray.
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