By the end of this hair tutorial, you'll have a braid so beautiful it'll be in the same league as Disney princess's. The braid may seem a little complex, but with just a little practice it'll become one of your easy-go-to styles. I throw this braid together when I'm in a hurry or oversleep - so practically everyday. I outlined the steps to achieve this cute little braid below, but if you have any further questions, come find me on any of my social medias or send me a quick message!
Step One: First, gather up a small section of hair from the crown your head.
Step Two: Divide the gathered section into three equal parts. Put on your listening ears for this next instruction because it is the most vital part of achieving a voluminous Rapunzel-esque braid. In an average French-braid the sections rotate over top one another, however a "Dutch Braid" or "Inside Out French Braid" rotates the opposite direction of a typical braid. If you're a little lost or just a visual learner like me, you can check out this YouTube video.
Step Three: Attempt to keep your hair pulled taut as you gather the remaining hair. Keeping the proper tension can be a little tricky, but after a few go-arounds you'll be a champion. The hairstyle typically appears better when braided tightly and then loosened once the braid is completed. Now, continue the Dutch braiding motion.
Step Four: Congratulations, you've incorporated all the loose hairs into a braid, but you're not quite to the finish line yet. Keep Dutch-braiding the remainder of your hair.
Step Five: This step is optional, however, I believe it's easier to completely the braid from the front due to the length of my hair. Play around with different techniques and discover what works best for you.
Step Six: Continue until the braid has reached a length that you're pleased with. Sometime I braid to the very end of my hair and other times I leave a good four inches un-braided depending on the look I'm going for. Lightly hold the braid together with one hand while you loosen the braid with the opposite hand. By not adding a hairband yet, it's much easier to loosen the braid. I always start from the bottom and work my way up to the start of the braid.
Step Seven: Give a few more gently tugs and pulls and you're done! If you have fine hair, it wouldn't hurt to mist your braid with a little hairspray to guarantee the style will hold. Now go find your mom and/or dog and show them the cute new braid you just did.
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