I did a post on how to make a 4 Strand Braid a while ago. Afterwards, I received several requests asking for a 5 Strand Braid tutorial. The 5 strand braid looks complicated but actually it's pretty easy to master. I recommend trying it out on some ribbon or string to get the hang of it first.
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| [The 5 strands are divided into two groups- a group of 3 and a group of 2. The strands on the left side get worked like a regular 3 strand braid] |
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| [Begin on the left side as if you were making a regular 3 strand braid. Place the far left strand (pink) over the middle (green)] |
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| [Place the 3rd strand (yellow) over the 2nd (pink) Now you have 2 strands on the left and 3 on the right] |
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| [Now, begin working the right side like a regular 3 strand braid. Place the far right strand (red) over the middle (blue)] |
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| [Then place the red strand under the 3rd (pink). The red strand now gets moved over to the left side where you will begin the regular 3 strand braid again] |
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| [Keep repeating the steps] |
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| [Keeping track of the different strands can be challenging so I came up with this trick: Divide the 5 sections and use hair elastics to hold them is place. As you work, you can slide them down. It makes it much easier!] |
What an AWESOME idea! I am absolutely going to try this!
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You hair is so gorgeous- I love the braid!
I've been wanting to learn how to do this thanks for posting!
very very pretty 🙂
Very cool and a great tutorial! xoxo
Fun tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Jess
Found this on craftgawker...awesome tutorial, I've been wondering how to do this!
Really beautiful!
Great tutorial- thanks for posting!
This is so pretty and I'm in LOVE with your hair!