How to French Braid Long Hair in a Crown

This elegant style is also practical because it keeps hair away from the face and out of the way.

One of the most classic braiding styles is the crown or coronet braid. This style is actually easy to achieve, but its difficult and elaborate appearance makes it perfect for high-end social occasions. In this article, we will discuss how to french braid long hair in a crown.

Things You'll Need

• Hairbrush
• Small rubber band
• Bobby pins
• Hairspray
• Spray bottle of water

Instructions

How to French Braid Long Hair in a Crown

1. Brush your hair thoroughly. This style looks best when hair is clean and tangle free.

2. Dampen your hair with water from the spray bottle. This will make the hair easier to manage. Do not saturate your hair, just get it slightly wet.

3. Divide a section of hair at your temple into 3 pieces. Each piece should be no thicker than your thumb.

4. 

   Begin braiding the section. Each time you move a piece of hair to the middle, add more hair from further back on your head. This will cause the braid to "travel" in a circle around your head. If you add big pieces of hair, then your crown will have a single row. If you add small pieces and your hair is long enough you may be able to encircle your head several times.

5. Secure the end of the braid with a rubber band. Braid as far down the hair as you can go before fastening the end with the rubber band.

6. Fasten the end of the braid under the crown with several bobby pins. Make sure that you pin it securely so that the ends do not straggle out.

7. 

   Spray your hairstyle with hairspray. Because all of your hair will be on top of your head, go ahead and use a fair amount of hairspray to secure the style and smooth away loose ends and flyaway strands of hair.

Resources

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