A braid from France may seem complicated.People are wondering how to start the process.Once you get the initial pattern going, it is fairly easy to braid French hair.If you want to braid your hair, separate it into sections.Make your initial braid from there.If you start with hair outside the braid, you will be able to start the process.
Step 1: Don't look in the mirror.
A space away from mirrors is where to start the look.Mirrors allow you to see what you're doing, which is helpful to the process.Mirrors can provide more confusion.You can reach for the wrong strands of hair if you watch mirror images of your hands.You don't need a mirror to braid your hair.
Step 2: Straighten your hair.
Remove any tangles with a comb.After your hair is combed through, comb it backwards and away from your forehead.You should drape your hair over your shoulder if you have long hair.You can use clips to hold the hair you aren't braiding out of the way.
Step 3: Take a chunk of hair and divide it into 3 sections.
Reach to the crown of your head.Pull out some hair.3 sections of roughly even size are separated from this chunk.The strands should be between your hands.The larger the chunks, the bigger the braid will be.The strand between them should be held by both your right and left hands, because one strand should fall entirely in the right hand.
Step 4: The middle strand should be crossed over the rightmost strand.
You braid the first 3 sections of the French braid.Take the strand out of your hand.Cross it over the middle strand.The middle strand is the right strand.The right strand is now the middle strand.
Step 5: The middle strand is over the left strand.
Take the strand out of your hand.The middle strand should be crossed over this strand.Cross your left strand over the middle strand that was once the right strand.Don't cross the left strand over the middle strand.
Step 6: Pull the braid tightly.
Pull on your strands.This should make the structure tighter.As you continue to braid, this will help keep it in place.The braid might be loose or messy if you are new to it.Don't worry, though!With a little practice, you will be able to create tight, neat braids.
Step 7: Take the braided hair from your left hand.
Use your fingers to separate your hair.Transfer all 3 strands to your left hand.If you hold them with one hand, make sure to keep them separate using your fingers.
Step 8: A section from the right side of your head is needed.
A section of loose hair is near your right ear.New strands will be incorporated into your braid.The sections you're holding in your left hand should be the same size as this section.
Step 9: The new strand should be added to the current strand.
To pass the strand you just made into the current strand, use your right hand.The sections should be pushed together to make a bigger strand.
Step 10: The middle strand should be crossed over the right strand.
You can use your right hand.The middle strand should be passed over the new right strand.The braid needs to be tightened up a bit.
Step 11: Take your hair out of your hand.
Take your hair and put it in your right hand.You can keep the sections separated by using your fingers.
Step 12: On the left, repeat the process.
On the left side, you will do the same thing again.You can make a strand on the left side of your head.Take it into your left strand.Pass the left strand over the middle strand.You should transfer your hair to your right hand.This is the beginning of a braid.Continue this pattern until you reach the end of your hair.