Q&A for How to Braid Hair

Boxer braids are sleek inverted French braids. They are popular with female athletes.

A cornrow is a very tight, thin French braid that sits very close to the scalp. Cornrows are often done as a base for other styles.

A reverse French braid is done by following the steps as you would for a classic French braid but instead of crossing the outer strands over the center you cross them under. This creates sleeker roots and more textured dimensional braid.

A messy bun starts as a class sleek bun. Once the shape is secured, use your fingers to gently stretch and loosen the bun, pulling a few wisps free.

The most popular style of braid is the traditional French braid—that will never go out of fashion. The Dutch braid is also popular, which looks similar to the French braid, but it's an outside braid instead of an inside braid, so it pops a little more.

Wet it slightly with a spray bottle or leave-in conditioner. This way, your hair not be too dry to braid, but it will not soaking wet so you can't braid it either.

Use plumbing shampoo, conditioner, hair lotion, etc. If your hair is able, give it a simple push to your desire and spray it with not-so firm hair spray.

No, not if you do it carefully and properly. Avoid braiding and tying your hair too tightly; if you keep things too tight, you risk getting split ends. Also, avoid using too much gel, hairspray, and other styling products, as this can lead to build-up.

Eat a healthy diet and have regular small trims. Wash your hair 1-3 times a week, and brush well every day.

Hair can be of any length from medium-short to long to braid. If you have shorter, it might be a little difficult, but it's still doable.

Yes, although you might run into problems doing a French or Waterfall braid. If it's too short or thin, try a silmple Plait or Rope.

The traditional, three-strand braid is the simplest and easiest to do.

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Part your hair down the middle, and place each section in front of your shoulders. Start braiding one section like you would a standard braid, tie it off with an elastic, and then braid the other. Try to position the braids so that they are behind your ears, instead of over.

Use the back of a comb or something straight (e.g. a chopstick), place it precisely in the middle and drag it down. Be careful not to press too hard.

You can try straightening it before braiding it to make the process easier.

The braid will likely twist and turn, and won't look all that great. Make sure you comb through your hair well before beginning, and use a straightener or gel to smooth out the hair.

Braiding doesn't *make* your hair grow healthier or faster, but braids can protect the hair from pulling and tangling which cause your hair to break.

Try and try again. Getting better at braiding requires tons of work, but going from a simple three strand to a french is the best way to start. After that keep going on to maybe a five strand or a waterfall.

There are many ways to make a braid look more full. The easiest ways are to get extensions or pull the braids pieces out more. As for adding thickness to your hair, check this article for some tips: how to make your hair thicker .

Ask. Do it the same as you would with your hair. If at all possible and to make it easier, your first person should have soft, smooth and clean hair with a strong head.

Brush all your hair to one side of your head, then braid as normal so it lays on one side of your head instead of down the center.

If your hair is very short, you will probably only be able to do a plait.

Begin by parting the person's hair along the center. Then do a typical french braid on each side, starting from the parting line.

Yes. The only difference is that your braid will be bigger.

You may want to try watching a few tutorial videos online ask someone to teach you. Once you get the hang of it, it should feel natural.

If you are just beginning, I would recommend the first method of braiding to braid your doll's hair. If you are confused on how to braid, I would recommend watching some braiding tutorials on YouTube.

Try using bobby pins to pin the extra hair into the braid in ways that look like it is still a part of the braid. Then use hair spray to make the pins stay in.

Either split your hair down the middle and braid it normally or as a French braid. Just remember one side will have more hair than the other if you decide to do a side part instead of a middle part.

To dutch braid, you do the same technique as the french braid, but instead of braiding over you will braid under.