How to Braid a Milkmaid Braid

The milkmaid braid is the simplest of braid hairstyles. It's a practical braid to wear, almost as convenient as a ponytail, but with a lot more style. You can easily learn how to braid a milkmaid braid. Practice this hair braid today.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• long hair
• 2 to 4 elastic ponytail holders
• wide toothed comb

1. Untangle the hair and split into two sections. Each section will have its own hair braid. You may secure the top of the braid with an elastic ponytail holder, but it isn't necessary.

2. 
   Hold the Hair Toward the Opposite Side

   Work one hair braid into each section of hair. Hold the hair to the opposite side while you're braiding, so that when it is wrapped, it lies nice and flat.

3. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the head, making a second hair braid.

4. 
   Wrapping Hair Braids For a Milkmaid Style

   Wrap each braid around the head, crossing over the back center part.

5. Tuck the ends of the braids in underneath themselves, so that the elastic bands don't show. You might want to secure the braids with a bobby pin placed underneath the braid.

Tips & Warnings

• Try using a side part and a French or Dutch braid for a variation that works well on shorter hair or to hide bangs.
• Always remove all bobby pins before unraveling a braid to prevent tangles that can damage hair.

Resources

• Traditional Milkmaid Braid Pictorial

[Summersile]

on 6/24/2009 I always were my hair up, so this will give me something new to try. Thanks

[doodlebug]

on 10/15/2008 Wow, that is neat and looks so innocent !!