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QuestionHow do you braid string?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can braid string using the same method you use to braid hair. Cross the outer strings over the center one, alternating sides.
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QuestionIs it good for your hair to braid it?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Braiding can protect the hair from environmental factors and minimize tangles. It's also a heat-free style, so it's a great way to give hair a break from styling tools.
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QuestionHow do you do a Dutch braid?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Follow the steps for a classic French braid, but cross the outer strands under the center instead of over. This will create the 3-D effect.
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QuestionHow do you plait your own hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Divide it into three sections and alternate crossing the sections over each other. You may need to practice a few times to achieve a polished result.
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QuestionHow do I put plaits on a bun?Candice Ayers is a Hairstylist and the manager of Bespoke Hair Studio in San Diego, California. Candice has been manager at Bespoke Hair for six years, working both behind the chair and behind the scenes. In addition to managing the business side of Bespoke Hair, Candice's specialty is creating lived-in blended looks that enhance each client's unique head of hair.I recommend using a scrunchie, as it gives the least amount of tension and is not going to damage the bun.
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QuestionWhat is the best plait for school?Community AnswerIt really depends on what classes you have that day, and how still you need your hair to be. Side plaits are easier if you are running late.
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QuestionCan you plait hair when it is wet?Community AnswerYes, your braid will be sleek and tight, and your hair will be wavy when you take out the braid.
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QuestionAre there any plaits that are easier on short hair?Community AnswerRope braids are easier on shorter hair; just drag them back along the top of your head. They look really pretty on short hair!
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QuestionHow do I do it with thick hair? Do I add less?Community AnswerAdd smaller strands of hair and add loads of tiny ones rather than a few big ones.
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QuestionWhat is the most popular plait?Community AnswerJust a normal plait, because it simple, easy, and cute.
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QuestionHow do you do an easy plait on yourself?Community AnswerYou might find it easiest to do a side plait. Check out this article for more tips: how to braid your own hair .
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QuestionCan I plait my hair up from the back?Community AnswerDefinitely. It may be difficult at first, you'll have to hold all strands securely, and remember the order, but after some practise, it shouldn't be too hard.
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QuestionWhat is the difference between a braid and a plait?Community AnswerBraiding is interweaving the hair and plaiting is weaving the hair. Plaits tend to be thicker than the normal braid and plaits are usually braided underhanded.
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QuestionWhat if I still can't do a normal plait?Community Answer
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QuestionCan I do two fishtails?Community AnswerAbsolutely. Fishtails work as long as you have enough hair to put in them.
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QuestionHow can I make plaiting fun again?Community AnswerTry using fun clips and hair bands, or try using plating in a different way than you have been.
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QuestionI still don't understand how a braid is different from a plait. How are they different?Community Answer'Braid' and 'plait' are different terms for the same thing.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I cannot do all of the plaits?Community AnswerKeep doing the ones that you can do until you have mastered those, then the other ones will become slightly easier.
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QuestionHow do I plait if I have no one to practice on?Community AnswerPractice on yourself, or you can use 3 pieces of yarn, wool or string, or even a doll's hair.
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QuestionHow do I plait really thick hair and which type of plait would be best?Community AnswerA regular 3-strand braid is a good choice, as its simple. However, it might be better to make two separate braids, if you have a lot of hair.
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QuestionHow do I plait shorter hair that is bob-length?Community AnswerYou can braid your hair behind your ear, bobby pin it, then cover up the bobby pin with hair.
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QuestionDoes this work on black hair?Community AnswerYes, it doesn't really matter what color hair you have. If your hair is lighter though, the braids may show up better.
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