How to Do a French Braid Headband

A French braid headband is a great way to keep your hair neatly away from your face, and at the same time, add a bit of trendy elegance. Practice on a regular French braid before you attempt a French braid headband, because it can be tricky.

Things You'll Need

• Brush
• Rat tail comb
• Hair gel
• Coated hair band, various sizes, in a color that matches your hair
• Bobby pins
• Hair spray

Instructions

1. Brush the hair thoroughly, and comb it to make sure any tiny snarls or knots are removed, and that the hair is smooth.

2. Use the rat tail comb to make a part in the hair. Begin in front of one ear, and follow the curve of the head, parting over to the other ear.

3. Pull the hair behind the part back loosely with a hair band to keep it out of the way while you make the French braid headband.

4. Comb the hair in front of the part smoothly over to one side of the head. Use some gel to keep the hair in place and control wisps.

5. Divide the hair into three small sections, and braid very carefully across the top of the hear, adding small strands of hair, French braid style, as you work across.

6. Continue until you reach the other ear, and secure the end with a small, coated rubber band.

7. Attach any loose hairs by pushing them back into the braid with bobby pins, and spray the French braid headband with hair spray to keep it in place.