Q&A for How to Plait

You can braid string using the same method you use to braid hair. Cross the outer strings over the center one, alternating sides.

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.

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.

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.

I recommend using a scrunchie, as it gives the least amount of tension and is not going to damage the bun.

It 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.

Yes, your braid will be sleek and tight, and your hair will be wavy when you take out the braid.

Rope braids are easier on shorter hair; just drag them back along the top of your head. They look really pretty on short hair!

Add smaller strands of hair and add loads of tiny ones rather than a few big ones.

Just a normal plait, because it simple, easy, and cute.

You might find it easiest to do a side plait. Check out this article for more tips: how to braid your own hair .

Definitely. 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.

Braiding 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.

Try doing a fishtail, as many consider them easier than normal plaits - Make a Fishtail Braid .

Absolutely. Fishtails work as long as you have enough hair to put in them.

Try using fun clips and hair bands, or try using plating in a different way than you have been.

'Braid' and 'plait' are different terms for the same thing.

Keep doing the ones that you can do until you have mastered those, then the other ones will become slightly easier.

Practice on yourself, or you can use 3 pieces of yarn, wool or string, or even a doll's hair.

A 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.

You can braid your hair behind your ear, bobby pin it, then cover up the bobby pin with hair.

Yes, it doesn't really matter what color hair you have. If your hair is lighter though, the braids may show up better.