How do you do a french braid?

Question

I need specific details! Thank you so much ;)

Answer 1

First take hold of three more or less equal amounts of hair in columns, preferably longer hair (it's easier).
Second, choose which column of hair you would like to begin with as the first. It's easier if the first column is an outter column as well as the third column, usually the middle is the second column.
Now cross the first column of hair over the second, hold the columns of hair firmly, then cross the third column of hair over the first column. Cross the second column of hair over the third column. Now repeat the 1st over the 2nd, the 3rd over the 1st, and the 2nd over the 3rd.
Repeat the steps until finished. You can leave the tail as short or as long as you would like.
Last, after you have completely braided, then use a hair tie and wrap it at the end of the hair, so the hair will remain together.
Hope this helps, have fun. Try to practice with three pieces of yarn or three pieces of cloth. :)

Answer 2

Well here is step by step instructions on how to do a french braid. In the end it should turn out right.

Step 1: Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying the hair as smooth as possible. A French braid in hair that hasn’t been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well.

Step 2: Remove tangles from hair before beginning the French braid. Take a 3-inch-long by 1-inch-wide section of hair just above the forehead or behind the individual's bangs.

Step 3: Divide the section into three even pieces. Place the left section between the left index finger and thumb, place the right section between the right index finger and thumb, and let the middle section lie flat against the head. Pull the right section over the middle section and deposit it between the left index and middle fingers. This will begin to form your French braid.

Step 4: Lead with the right middle finger and cut about a 1-inch-wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the middle section. Collect the middle section and pull all of the hair tight. The line of hair you collected for your French braid should lie flat and smooth.

Step 5: Twist your left hand clockwise and move the section in between your left index and middle fingers to your right index and middle fingers. Pull the sections in your right hand and let the section in your left hand go
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Step 6: Lead with the left middle finger and cut about a 1-inch-wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the dangling section. Scoop up the dangling section and pull this now-bigger section to the left, hooking it with your middle finger. Continue to make sure each section of your French braid is smooth and has equal tension on it for a uniform look.

Step 7: Twist your right hand counterclockwise. Extend the left index finger and hook the section of hair between the right index and middle fingers. Pull it to the left and let the section in your right hand dangle.

Step 8: Continue the slice, twist and shift process until the entire French braid is complete. Remember to always hook the section of hair between the index and middle fingers, not the thumb and index finger. Keep the tension taut but not too tight.

Step 9: Braid a tail when you've come to the base of the neck, and tie off the ends with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate, or hide the tail by tucking it under the shaft of the French braid. Fix with a bobby pin or two.

Here are a few tips and warnings:

*Scale the proportions to accommodate the thickness of hair or the size of the candidate's head. Halve the proportions if you plan to make two French braids on either side of a middle part.

*Test alternative hand positions, as you may find a hook and grab method more suited to your style.

*Practice regularly. Once you've got it down, a French braid will become second nature. Until then, practice while watching television, listening to music or whenever you have a free moment.

Answer 3

Brush or comb hair thoroughly, removing all snarls. It wil be easier to comb curly hair wet, just be gentle. It will probably be easiest to brush straight/wavy hair dry.
Comb out any part straight back. Then separate a lock of hair from the rest of the hair at the place where you want to begin the braid. It's a good idea to make the part V-shaped, with the point of the V towards the back of your head.
Hold the lock of hair in one hand and use the index and middle fingers of the other hand to separate it into three strands.
Hold the leftmost strand with your left pinkie while moving the rightmost strand over the middle strand. Hold all three strands in separate slots of your left hand.
Use your right index finger to pick up a section of hair from the right side of the head, adding it to the new rightmost strand.
Grasp the rightmost strand with your right pinkie, then rotate your left hand so that you can grasp the leftmost strand and cross the left-hand strand over the middle strand. Hold all three strands in separate slots of your right hand.
Use your left index finger to pick up a section of hair from the left side of the head and add it to the leftmost strand.
Repeat steps 4-7 until there is no more hair to add.
Continue braiding the rest of your hair as for simple 3-strand as far down as you can reach. If you have longer hair complete the following steps:

Shift all three strands into one hand.
Bring your hand forward over your corresponding shoulder. You will now seem to be braiding in the opposite direction. Instead of folding the strands towards you, you will be folding them away from you.
Shift your hands so that the palms are facing away from you before crossing over a strand, and the palm faces you only while it is crossing over a strand.
Continue braiding in pattern to the end of the braid.
Tie off the end of the braid. Voila! You've French braided your own hair.

Answer 4

YouTube has several videos that show and talk you through how to french braid.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=How+to+french+braid+hair

Answer 5

I've been trying to learn for almost a year adn i cant get it. I paractice all the time If you Learn how i'd like to know thanx

Answer 6

It's easier to watch, don't you think?
Here's a great video which teaches how to!:

http://www.youtube.com/v/q6M7WzzYPWI

Answer 7

This website seems really helpful!

Answer 8

http://www.ehow.com/how_17115_french-braid-hair.html

Answer 9

To cut out wordiness, I have decided to name the webbed area between the fingers.

Slot 1 is between the thumb and index fingers.
Slot 2 is between the index and middle fingers.
Slot 3 is between the middle and ring fingers.
Slot 4 is between the ring and little fingers.
Right and left hands will be denoted by a capital R or L after the slot number. For example, 1R is between the thumb and index finger of the right hand.

Directions:
Separate a lock of hair from the rest of the hair at the place where you want to begin the braid.
Put the lock of hair in your left hand.
Insert the index and middle finger of your right hand through the lock, going from underneath to the surface, separating the lock into three strands.
Use your left hand to separate the strands out to the end of the hair.

Put the strand on the left into slot 1L, palm up.
Rotate your right hand palm down and put the strand from slot 1R into either slot 2 or 3L.

Move the strand in your right hand into slot 1R.
Rotate your left hand palm down and put the strand from slot 1L into either slot 2 or 3R.

Move the strand in your left hand into slot 1L.
Move the strand from slot 2 (or 3)R to slot 2L.
Move the strand from slot 1R into slot 3L.
Use your right hand to gather another section of hair.

Add the new strand of hair to the strand in slot 3L.
Move the newly combined strand to slot 1R.
Move the middle strand (in slot 2L) to slot 2R.
Rotate your right hand palm down and put the strand from slot 1R into slot 2L.


Move the strands into your right hand (strand remaining in right hand moves to slot 1R, strand in slot 2L moves to slot 2R, strand from slot 1L moves to slot 3R.)
Use your left hand to gather another section of hair.
Add the new section of hair to the strand in slot 3R.

Rearrange the strands as necessary and continue braiding as shown.
Tie off the end with a rubber band or other fastener.

Answer 10

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