Basket-Weave Braid
You'll need the help of a friend to help create this unusual braid.
Styling checklist
Time: 10 minutes
Ease/Difficulty: Needs Practice
Hair Type: Mid lenght to long, and straight.
You will need:
ü Styling Comb
ü Scrunchie
Courtesy of The' Art of Dressing Long Hair'
By Guy Kremer & Jacki Wadeson
1
Divide the hair into seven equal strands - three on either side of the face and one at the centre back.
Divide the hair into seven equal strands - three on either side of the face and one at the centre back.
2
Starting at the right hand side, cross the first strand (The strand nearest the face) over the second strand
Starting at the right hand side, cross the first strand (The strand nearest the face) over the second strand
3
Cross the third strand over what is now the second strand as shown.
Cross the third strand over what is now the second strand as shown.
4
Repeat steps 2 & 3 on the left side. What was originally the first strand in each group has now become the third strand
Repeat steps 2 & 3 on the left side. What was originally the first strand in each group has now become the third strand
5
Take the third strand on the right hand side over the central strand, and under the third strand on the left hand side
Take the third strand on the right hand side over the central strand, and under the third strand on the left hand side
6
Now bring the first strand on the right hand side over the second strand and under the central strand
Now bring the first strand on the right hand side over the second strand and under the central strand
7
Repeat step 6 on the left hand side. Finally, clasp with a scrunchie
Repeat step 6 on the left hand side. Finally, clasp with a scrunchie
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