Whether youre braiding with dry or damp hair, the most important part before doing any braid is brushing out the knots.
Now that you’ve mastered the Dutch braid, you’re free to try variations on it. How to do a Dutch braid Step 1: Brush your hair. Applying a medium hold hairspray like L’Oréal Professionnel’s Tecni.Art Infinium 3 is a smart choice to ensure your new Dutch braid stays put.įind yourself a little Dutch braid inspo. If you like the look of a thicker braid, this is where you can pancake the braid to create the illusion of fullness. Repeat the same step with the left section.Ĭontinue braiding, adding more hair as you go. Repeat the step with the right section, this time picking up a small amount of hair when you do.
How do you think professional hair stylists get so good at this? It’s pure practice. If you get stuck the first few times, don’t be afraid to scrap the braid and start again. Cross the right section under the center, making it the center section.Ĭross the left section under the new center, making it the center section. Aim for them to be on the narrower side since you’ll be adding hair as you go.įinally, you’re set to begin. For a Dutch braid, take three small sections at the hairline. Braid the left strand under the middle strand 3. You’ve gotta practice it Remember that the steps in a dutch braid are: 1. Step 3 / Pick up a section on the left side of the part and divide this into three pieces for the braid. S tep 2 / Divide out a section of hair to frame the face. The ribbon will then intertwine throughout, adding color and texture. This tutorial is insanely detailed and if you follow what I say, I promise you’ll be able to pick it up. Dutch Side Braid Instructions: Step 1 / Begin by parting the hair on the right side. The first step in any braid is choosing the pieces you’ll braid with. 4-Strand Braid With Ribbon: Attach a ribbon to a strand of hair before braiding. Braid all the other sections in the same manner. Weave the braid until the very end and tie it with an elastic band. Remember to keep the braid tight and close to your scalp. Weave a Dutch braid from the front and add hair to the braid with each subsequent stitch. To make Dutch braiding a little easier on yourself, work with second-day hair or fake it with the help of a texturizing spray or dry shampoo. Unclip the first section near one of your ears.
In this case, we’ve chosen the top section of hair.Ĭlip the rest of the hair away so it can’t trip you up.Ĭlean or very fine hair can be complicated to braid because it slips through your fingers and out of braids. To avoid tangled strands and dropped sections, take a comb and clearly define which hair you’ll be working with. The number one mistake stylists often tell us about is clients who don’t section their hair before attempting to style it. Make it clear which hair you’re braiding. Arm yourself with a detangling brush, texturizing spray (we love L’Oréal Professionnel’s Tecni.Art Next Day Hair), and a hair elastic.