Hair Braiding

Hair braiding can be fun and give a person an earthy look. One of the hardest types of braids is the French braid. When it comes to learning how to do the French braid, you should first try it out on a friend or someone that you know. To get the French braid right you need to practice and practice. Remember, it's one of the most difficult braids so have patience. It maybe difficult, but the results are worth the effort because a French braid can be used for any type of occasion.

First what you want to do is begin with clean and dry hair. You will want to straighten wavy hair and really curly hair so that you don't give your braid extra texture and it will be easier to braid. You want to use gel to get rid of any tiny hairs that are everywhere. Next, you want to remove any tangles from the hair.

Once you have properly combed your hair, take a three by one inch section of hair that is located just above the forehead or behind your bangs. Then you will want to divide the section in three even pieces. The key to a good French braid is having equal sections. Then take the left section and put it between the left index finger and thumb. Then take the right section and place it between the right index finger and thumb.

You should let the middle section stay flat against the head. Then pull the right over the middle section and place it between the left index and middle fingers. Then with the right middle finger cut about an inch wide section of hair straight across the head (start at the hairline and move towards the middle section that was parted). Once you have done this, collect the middle section and pull the hair tight.