The Dutch braid is a hairstyle that looks difficult to create but is fairly simple. It is basically an in-side-out or reverse French braids; you simply braid strands under rather than over each other. If you have mastered the French braid and want to try something new, try these steps for a simple Dutch braid.
Prepare your hair. You can use damp or dry hair for a Dutch braid, but make sure that it is well brushed. Remove all tangles, and if you have many fly-away hairs use a spray bottle to slightly dampen it with water.
If you want your hair to be wavy/curly when you remove it from the braid, use wet hair to start.
Brush your hair straight back so that there is no part. If you want to create 2 or more braids, part your hair on the top into separate sections.
If you don't intend on braiding your bangs, brush them to the side at this point.
Gather your hair. Grab a piece of hair from the top of your head. If you want to include your bangs, start this section directly above your forehead. Otherwise, pick up a section from the very top of your head. Gather a piece ranging from 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm) wide, and 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
Cross the right strand under the center strand.
Cross the left strand under the center strand.
Repeat the pattern and cross the right strand, then the left strand, under the center strand.
Cross the right strand under the center, and pick up another small section from the right side of your head.
Cross the left strand under the center, and pick up another small section from the left side of your head.
Add more hair to your braid by picking up small strands every time you cross pieces under the center strand.
Continue the dutch braid to the nape of your neck.
Finish your braid with a regular braid (going under rather than over) when you run out of hair to add.
Tie off your braid with an elastic band and give a light misting of hair spray.
Finish!
No comments:
Post a Comment