how to dutch braid

Question

Here's a breakdown on how to do a dutch braid (also called an inside-out braid):

Answer 1

Here's a breakdown on how to do a dutch braid (also called an inside-out braid):

Things you'll need:

• Hair brush or comb
• Hair elastics

Steps:

1. Brush and prep your hair: Begin by brushing your hair to detangle any knots. Part your hair down the middle or slightly to one side, depending on where you want the braid to start.

2. Take a small section: At the front of your hairline, above your desired parting, take a small section of hair and divide it into three equal strands. Hold this section between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger.

3. First under-braid: Instead of crossing a strand over the middle like a regular braid, take the right strand and pass it underneath the middle strand. Hold it in place with your thumb.

4. Incorporate new hair: While still holding the right strand under the middle with your thumb, use your other hand to pick up a small section of hair from the right side of the remaining loose hair. Combine this new section with the right strand you're holding underneath.

5. Underneath again: Bring the combined right strand (with the new hair added) up and pass it underneath the original middle strand (which is now the new middle strand). Hold it in place with your thumb.

6. Repeat on the other side: Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the other side. Take a small section of hair from the left side of the loose hair, combine it with the left strand you're holding underneath, and then pass it underneath the current middle strand.

7. Continue incorporating hair: As you continue braiding, keep adding a small section of hair to each side (right and left) before crossing it underneath the middle strand. This is what creates the Dutch braid effect, where the sections appear to be woven into the braid rather than lying on top.

8. Maintain tension: Gently but firmly hold the braid together as you go to maintain tension and a clean look.

9. Continue braiding: Keep repeating steps 4-7, adding new hair to each side and crossing it underneath until you reach the end of your hair.

10. Finish and secure: Once you reach the end, braid the remaining hair as a regular three-strand braid. Secure the end with a hair elastic.

Here are some additional tips:

• Practice makes perfect! Don't get discouraged if it takes a few tries to get the hang of it.
• Use a mirror to help see the back of your head as you braid.
• If you have thick hair, you might want to start with smaller sections for more control.
• You can braid Dutch braids on wet or dry hair, but damp hair might be easier to manage.
• Dutch braids can be styled in many ways. You can braid two on either side of your head, a single one on the side, or even incorporate them into a more complex hairstyle.