Preparation Steps

• Brush your hair thoroughly to remove any knots or tangles.
• Gather a section of hair at the crown of your head.
• Divide the section into three equal strands.
• Begin braiding by crossing the right strand over the middle strand, then the left strand over the new middle strand.
• Pick up a small section of hair from the right side of your head and add it to the right strand before crossing it over the middle strand.
• Repeat on the left side, adding a small section of hair to the left strand before crossing it over the middle strand.
• Continue braiding down the length of your hair, adding a small section of hair from each side to each strand as you go.
• Once you reach the nape of your neck, continue braiding the remaining hair in a regular three-strand braid.
• Secure the end of the braid with a hair tie.
• Optional: Lightly spray with hairspray to set the braid.