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Do you consider yourself a braiding pro? Are you bored with only using three strands to make a braid? Or maybe you just found a new hairstyle that you are dying to try out but just aren't sure how. Whatever your reason, it's time you learned how to use more than three strands while braiding.
Method 1
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Odd Number Method
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Create any odd number of strands you want. Assign numbers to each strand, such that they run (for example) 1 2 3 4 5 from left to right. Find the middle strand. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Take the farthest right strand and lay it over all the strands on its own side and over the middle strand. If you're using 5 strands, your configuration should now be 1 2 5 3 4. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Do the same with the left side, so you have an "x" overlapping your middle and other strands. If you're using 5 strands, your configuration should now be 2 5 1 3 4. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Take the rightmost strand and repeat Step 2. Be sure to go only until that strand of hair overlaps the (new) middle strand. The configuration should now be 2 5 4 1 3. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Take the farthest left strand and repeat Step 3. The configuration should now be 5 4 2 1 3. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.7Secure the bottom with a ponytail holder or ribbon for hair, or simply tie a knot if you are braiding string or yarn.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Even Number Method
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Create any even number of strands you want. Assign numbers to each strand, such that they run (for example) 1 2 3 4 5 6, left to right. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Take the strand farthest to the right, and move it to the middle. In this case, middle would mean "on the right side of the middle". Your configuration should be 1 2 3 6 4 5. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Grab the strand second to the far left, and move it all the way to the right. Your configuration should be 1 3 6 4 5 2. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Grab the strand on the far left, and move it to the middle. Again, middle means "on the left side of the middle," since there is no actual middle strand. Your configuration should be 3 6 1 4 5 2. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Grab the second strand to the far right, and move it all the way to the left. Your configuration should be 5 3 6 1 4 2. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.6Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until finished. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.7Secure the bottom with a ponytail holder or ribbon for hair, or simply tie a knot if you are braiding string or yarn.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionCan you braid with only two strings?
Community AnswerYou can do the rope twist braid, but not your classic braid. -
QuestionHow do I do a fishtail braid?
Community AnswerPart the section where you want to braid your hair into 4 pieces. Then put the two sides at the end in the two sides on the inside and just keep doing that until you run out of hair.
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Warnings
- Do not use regular office rubber bands, they will damage hair! They can also tug painfully on hair. Use hair elastics.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Be gentle. Very few people like getting hair pulled.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Hair or yarn, ribbon, string
- Scrunchies, cute bows/clips (optional)
- Brush (optional)
- Mirror (optional)
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