Before shampooing and conditioning your hair, it’s advisable to separate and detangle it using either a comb or your fingers. Also remember to reseparate and detangle again post-shampooing/conditioning!
Section Your Hair
Before braiding your hair, it is crucial that you segment it. This will enable you to create even and uniform sections and ensure all strands have equal length.
Start by gathering a small section of hair from the front of your head. Next, comb this section forward so it stands apart from your rest of the locks, then secure it using either a butterfly clip or rubber band.
Once your hair has been separated into sections, braiding can begin! Simply start on one strand from each side – right side first – cross it over onto middle strand, add hair from left side and continue. Alternating right and left strands until reaching bottom of hair.
Braid Your Hair
Braids have always been an elegant yet heat-free hair style choice, from runway shows to weekend coffee runs. With some practice and the right products, it’s simple to learn how to braid your hair for any special event or special occasion!
To create a basic center or side braid, divide your hair into three equal sections and distribute one section to each hand – index finger on one and thumb on another.
Start braiding by crossing the right section over the center, switching hands each time until you reach the end of your hair and tie off with a non-rubber hair elastic to prevent your braid from sagging over time. Use light hold hairspray or styling wax/edge control as a touch-up product if necessary to further polish off your braids for all-day style!
Brush Your Hair
Braids may appear simple to create, but they require dexterous fingerwork and precision to achieve. Still, braids add style and flair to any ensemble!
Start by brushing and detangling your locks for optimal braid results, then applying an anti-frizz product such as Matrix Total Results Mega Sleek Anti-Frizz Serum to manage frizzy locks.
Next, divide your hair into three equal sections and alternating crossing the outermost left and right sections over the center section to form fishbone braid strands.
Continue this pattern until the ends of your hair have reached the ends, then secure them using either a clear or ribbon hair tie – rubber ones are more difficult to take out! For added sparkle, secure your braid using one that suits both your outfit and season – such as an orchid for springtime, or silk bow studded with clear and blue rhinestones in winter! For added shine, add a tiny flower clip that matches either it, your outfit, or both – like one featuring hibiscus petals or orchid blooms (for springtime), or silk bow featuring clear and blue rhinestones (for wintertime!).
