How to make a braid?

1. divide your hair into three parts

2. take the left part and cross it over the middle. Now, the middle part is the left

3. take the right part and cross over the middle. Now, the right becomes the middle and the middle is now the right

4.Keep repeating.

As practice, use yarn or string and tie it to a door handle to keep in in place. Practice braiding...but remember it will take some practice doing it on your own hair....but you should get the idea.

you section off a layer of hair, usually starting at the middle of the ear to the other side, ending at the middle of the ear. now section that off into three equal sections. cross the right section, over the middle section but not over the left section. that should bring the middle section to the right. then cross the middle section, over the now middle section, which was previously the right section, but not over both the middle and right section. then you go back to the right section, picking up about an inch more of hair and blending it in with the rest and go over the middle section, and so forth. keep repeating until the whole braid is completed.

You divide your hair into 3 sections. Take one of the outside sections and cross it over the middle section. Then you take the other outside piece and cross it over the new middle piece. keep going until you reach the end of your hair. Wrap a rubberband around the bottom of the braid.

First seperate the area of hair you would like to braid into three(3) even sections

Next, l l l (your three sections of hair) take the first section and put it over the second section

Next, put the third over the second

Continue in this pattern

first over second

third over second

first over second

third over second

and so on!

Braiding Someone Else's Hair or the Front Section of Your Own Hair

Instructions

STEP 1: Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying it as smooth as possible. Braiding hair that hasn’t been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well. STEP 2: Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections. Place the left section between your left index finger and thumb, let the middle section hang free and place the right section between your right index finger and thumb. This will begin to create the hair braids. STEP 3: Grab the middle section with your right middle finger and pull it so it passes behind the right section. Extend your right thumb and index finger so the portion of hair therein becomes the middle section. STEP 4: Use the left middle finger to pull the middle section behind the left section. Extend or straighten the left index finger and thumb to make the left section become the middle section. Pay careful attention to the smoothness and tension of your hair braid sections. STEP 5: Shift the portion of hair hooked in the right middle finger so it sits between the right index finger and thumb. Repeat the process, then shift the portion of the hair hooked in the left middle finger so it sits between the left index finger and thumb. STEP 6: Continue until you achieve the desired length of the hair braid. Make a tighter, more compact braid by pulling the middle section into a horizontal line as you pull it to the right or left. For a loose, elongated braid, simply shift the middle section to the right or left, letting it remain in a vertical line. STEP 7: Tie off the ends of the hair braid with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate. Tips & Warnings

Pull the portions of hair as evenly as possible so the tension remains consistent. If the tension is tighter on one side, your hair braid will begin to twist to one side instead of lying flat.

Practice and be patient. It may take some time to discover your rhythm. If you're hair braiding a young child's hair, ask that she keep her head as still as possible. Give her a hand mirror so she may see any work you've done to her hair.

Avoid pulling too hard, as this may lead to hair fallout or breakage.

Braiding the Back of Your Own Hair

Instructions

STEP 1: Style the front of your hair, including bangs, wisps and tendrils, before you begin your hair braid. Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections. STEP 2: Lift your left elbow to shoulder height and make a thumbs-down fist around the left portion of hair. Do the same on the right side, letting the middle portion lie against your spine. STEP 3: Extend your left index finger and hook the right section of hair. Pull it in front of the middle section, letting it slip completely out of the right hand. Grab the middle section of hair with your right hand, pull it to the right side, then resume the thumbs-down fist position with both hands. STEP 4: Extend your right index finger, hook the far left portion of hair and let it slip completely out of the left hand. Shift the portion of hair in your left hand into a thumbs-down fist, then free up the left index finger. Make a thumbs-down fist with your right hand, then use your left index finger to hook the far right portion. Try and keep the tension on each section of your hair braid as even as possible for best results. STEP 5: Continue the process until the braid is complete. To braid very long hair, you may have to free a hand to pull the portions through. Secure the developing braid by pressing your knuckles into it as you shift your hands for the next cross.

Braiding Someone Else's Hair or the Front Section of Your Own Hair

STEP 1: Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying it as smooth as possible. Braiding hair that hasn’t been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well.

STEP 2: Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections. Place the left section between your left index finger and thumb, let the middle section hang free and place the right section between your right index finger and thumb. This will begin to create the hair braids.

STEP 3: Grab the middle section with your right middle finger and pull it so it passes behind the right section. Extend your right thumb and index finger so the portion of hair therein becomes the middle section.

STEP 4: Use the left middle finger to pull the middle section behind the left section. Extend or straighten the left index finger and thumb to make the left section become the middle section. Pay careful attention to the smoothness and tension of your hair braid sections.

STEP 5: Shift the portion of hair hooked in the right middle finger so it sits between the right index finger and thumb. Repeat the process, then shift the portion of the hair hooked in the left middle finger so it sits between the left index finger and thumb.

STEP 6: Continue until you achieve the desired length of the hair braid. Make a tighter, more compact braid by pulling the middle section into a horizontal line as you pull it to the right or left. For a loose, elongated braid, simply shift the middle section to the right or left, letting it remain in a vertical line.

STEP 7: Tie off the ends of the hair braid with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate. Tips & Warnings

Pull the portions of hair as evenly as possible so the tension remains consistent. If the tension is tighter on one side, your hair braid will begin to twist to one side instead of lying flat.

Practice and be patient. It may take some time to discover your rhythm. If you're hair braiding a young child's hair, ask that she keep her head as still as possible. Give her a hand mirror so she may see any work you've done to her hair.

Avoid pulling too hard, as this may lead to hair fallout or breakage.

Braiding the Back of Your Own Hair

STEP 1: Style the front of your hair, including bangs, wisps and tendrils, before you begin your hair braid. Divide tangle-free hair into three even sections.

STEP 2: Lift your left elbow to shoulder height and make a thumbs-down fist around the left portion of hair. Do the same on the right side, letting the middle portion lie against your spine.

STEP 3: Extend your left index finger and hook the right section of hair. Pull it in front of the middle section, letting it slip completely out of the right hand. Grab the middle section of hair with your right hand, pull it to the right side, then resume the thumbs-down fist position with both hands.

STEP 4: Extend your right index finger, hook the far left portion of hair and let it slip completely out of the left hand. Shift the portion of hair in your left hand into a thumbs-down fist, then free up the left index finger. Make a thumbs-down fist with your right hand, then use your left index finger to hook the far right portion. Try and keep the tension on each section of your hair braid as even as possible for best results.

STEP 5: Continue the process until the braid is complete. To braid very long hair, you may have to free a hand to pull the portions through. Secure the developing braid by pressing your knuckles into it as you shift your hands for the next cross.

You'll Need:

Combs

Hairbrush

Blow Dryers

Ponytail Holders

Hair Styling Aids

Hair Accessories

You have to get three piece's of hair.(Thin or thick?)however.Then you have to put 1 over the other and keep doing that until you get to the end(s) of your hair.

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nice step by step illustrations...its fun to do and the results are so pretty...check it out...try it!

what kind of question is this??

dont no