To make this braid you’ll need to know how to make an “under” (also known as a Dutch) braid. An under braid is created by crossing the stands of hair underneath each other. Here’s a good tutorial that explains how to make a basic under braid. You might want to practice making an under braid a few times before attempting this.
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| [Step 1: Section off a large section of hair and brush it across your forehead] |
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| [Step 2: Take a thin section near the part and divide it into 3 equal sections] |
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| [Step 3: Start the under braid. Take the right section and put it in the middle and then take the left section and do the same] |
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| [Step 4: Continue braiding. Each time you have a new strand in your right hand incorporate a new section. As you are working guide the braid over your forehead. You want the braid to lie flat against your head and not to stick out] |
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[Step 5: Finish the braid and secure with a clear elastic. I purposely kept this one loose so you could see how the individual stands intertwine]
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| [I redid the braid, this time keeping it tight] |
33 Comments
Nimue
August 2, 2011 at 7:40 amOoh I love this! great tutorial, will definately try this sometime! Though I'm sure the result wont come out as pretty as with you 🙂
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Aprilia
August 2, 2011 at 8:22 amI love the braid – definitely bookmarking and trying this tomorrow!
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SparksandFireworks
August 2, 2011 at 9:10 amOh wow! I LOVE this! You never really see a front one! Going to try it out as i need something a bit different!
Thanks for sharing!!
x
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Deborah
August 2, 2011 at 9:59 ami really love your hair!!!!
great tutorial!
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Kate
August 2, 2011 at 10:14 amWow this is gorgeous! Wish my hair was long enough for it to look like that!
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Katie
August 2, 2011 at 11:25 amBeautiful!
Shelby
August 2, 2011 at 11:55 amI tried one of these on my hair last week, but didn't get a chance to shoot photos with it yet. It is such a unique and clever hairstyle and looks great with your long loose waves <3shelby
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Vanessa, Take only Memories
August 2, 2011 at 12:27 pmYour hair looks amazing!
Andrea
August 2, 2011 at 1:16 pmwow this is gorgeous <3
tessa
August 2, 2011 at 1:55 pmthis is soo pretty! definitely helps that you have such long gorgeous red hair!
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HIPPIEBOHORELOADED
August 2, 2011 at 2:05 pmreally amazing, wishing I would have the hair for that 🙂
Samantha
August 2, 2011 at 2:10 pmLove this tutorial!! THANKS!!!
xo, sam
Beckerman Girls
August 2, 2011 at 2:23 pmYour BRAID is AMAZZZZZZEBALLS! I've seen some mags do it but haven't really known how to do it!!! THanks big time babe! Your hair is sooo thick and gorgeous! I'm gonna try it and hopefully it works out as STUNNING as yours!!!! MWAHH
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TOPCOAT
August 2, 2011 at 2:23 pmVery pretty, you have the most gorgeous long hair! xx
menina elegante
August 2, 2011 at 5:20 pmamazing tutorial!! You look absolutely stunning. 🙂 x
Melina
August 2, 2011 at 5:28 pmWow, this looks so amazing! love it!!
xx
CoffeeBlooms
August 2, 2011 at 5:49 pmlove it! 🙂
L
August 2, 2011 at 6:15 pmSo pretty! I want to try immediately!
sharon lei
August 2, 2011 at 6:34 pmAww the braid came out fantastic.. I love your hair and the color is sooo gorgeous! 🙂
xx Love & Aloha
Diamonddigger
August 2, 2011 at 6:56 pmbeautiful hair!!
Margaret
August 2, 2011 at 7:08 pmgosh!
i love your hair!!
nice hairstyle!!!
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Raquel T.G.
August 2, 2011 at 8:16 pmWOW! it looks amazing on you! I also love your hair, the colour, the length.. it's just perfect!
xx
Charline
August 2, 2011 at 8:18 pmYour braid is fantastic 🙂
Angela
August 2, 2011 at 8:50 pmTes cheveux sont supers beaux!
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Strawberry Freckleface
August 3, 2011 at 12:36 amLOOOVE THIS! Got your purse today, also love it 🙂
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Gal Meets Glam
August 3, 2011 at 4:01 amthis looks gorgeous! thanks for sharing 🙂
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goodbadnfab
August 3, 2011 at 4:49 amThe pictures are so inspirational. Thanks for sharing! Please check out my blog when you get a chance.
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le dressing d'Alizée
August 3, 2011 at 6:11 amCoiffure splendide 😉
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Emma
August 3, 2011 at 7:22 amwow that looks absolutely stunning!
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Sheer Girl
August 3, 2011 at 5:40 pmwow great photos i will try do the same braid 🙂
Katie Dodd
August 4, 2011 at 8:45 pmwhoa! this is fantastic!
eleanor applecore
August 4, 2011 at 10:23 pmWhat a great twist on the boho braid. Thanks for the tips!
The Corner Girl
August 5, 2011 at 1:26 amTotally doing this hairdo very soon. Way more flattering than a heidi updo but has the same unique charm. So glad my hair is long so I can do fun stuff like this! Your hair is beautiful btw!