How to Make Ribbon Braids

Making ribbon braids for your daughters hair is great way to show school spirit, team unity, holiday festivity, or just for plain fun. There are many ways to create a ribbon braid, but the easiest and fastest way to create a ribbon braid starts with the three-strand braid. Once you have mastered the three-strand braid, try the four-strand and French braids for a beautiful look.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ribbons
• Bobby pin
• Hair to braid

1. RIBBON
   Purchase the ribbon of your choice. Ribbon about 3/4 inch thick is my favorite to work with. You can attach the ribbon to each strand (three ribbons) or you can attach to one strand (one ribbon). Cut the ribbon according to the length of hair being braided. Secure the ribbon at the base of the head with a bobby pin or other anchor. If you don't want to use bobby pins you can make a pony tail in the middle of the head (leaving 2 strands of hair on either side). Take the ribbon and secure the ponytail by making a bow. You should have 2 long ribbon ends hanging down these will be braided into the 2 outer strands.

2. BRAID
   Make sure that as you are braiding the hair, the ribbon stays on the outside of the hair. You want the ribbon to be on top of the hair easily visible. Start your braid. Leave about 2 inches of unbraided hair at the end, secure hair and ribbon with an elastic ponytail holder. Cut the ribbon to match the length of the hair.

3. FINISH
   Spray the hair with a good hairspray. Don't forget the ends. Enjoy your beautiful creation.

[goodselfme]

on 4/22/2009 Ribbon braids look very pretty and your detail make it sound easy to do.TX

[sonni57]

on 4/10/2009 Good instructions on how to make ribbon braids they look cute.

[offgrid]

on 4/9/2009 Good howto. 5 *