Q&A for How to Do a Basic Hair Braid

Having curly hair myself, braiding is a huge hassle. I recommend braiding your hair while it's damp.

No, all three sections should have the same amount of hair when you start braiding.

Like many things, It is difficult at first, but you'll gain proficiency quickly if you practice.

Every time you do an overlap, pull it tight. Keep the hair as tight as you can while doing the braid.

It can take from 5 to 20 minutes to do a braid.

You need three pieces of hair to do a traditional braid.

You can use any color with red hair, but if you want it to blend in, you could use a brown or blonde tie depending on which color is closer to your shade of red.

Yes! You can do a traditional braid, which only is split into 3 parts. The pattern is the same as the ones above.

Just separate the top layer and braid that part of the hair, letting the other layers flow underneath. When braiding layered hair, bobby pins will be your best tool. Luckily, most stylish braids are meant to look a bit messy, so some stray strands will only enhance the look.

It takes about ten minutes if you're unfamiliar with doing it, but once you've practiced, you can do it in about five minutes!

It can take up to an hour if it’s your first time because you're not yet used to doing it and it takes awhile to get used to the braiding feeling.