How to Do a Basket Weave Hair Style

There are many uses for the Basket Weave technique-- from long hair, to up-do's to Locs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Comb
• Elastic Hair Band

1. 
   Divide into 7 equal strands.

   Begin by dividing the hair into 7 equal strands. You may find it is easiest to first form a strand in the center of your head, and then forming three equal strands on either side.
   You can start the braid at the forehead (like a French Braid), at the nape of the neck (for a pony style), or flip hair over and start at base of neck working to the forehead for a beautiful up-do.

2. 
   Begin on Right side.

   Picturing strands are in numerical order, with #1 on left side of face, #4 in center, and #7 on right side of face.
   
   Begin on right hand side, crossing strand 7 over strand 6.

3. 
   Starts like a regular braid.

   Cross strand #5 over what is now strand #6 (originally strand #7), just like a regular braid.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the left side (leaving center strand #4 untouched).

5. 
   Now bring in center strand.

   Take what is now strand #5 on right side, cross it over center strand #4, and under what is now strand #3 on left side.

6. 
   Continue braid on right side.

   Bring what is now strand #7 on right side over strand #6, and under center strand #4.

7. Repeat step 6 on left side.

8. Repeat until all desired hair is braided.

9. Secure with elastic hair band.

Tips & Warnings

• You can do this braid French-braid style by starting at the forehead and working your way to the back of the neck.
• You can also invert your hair and start at the nape of the neck, working your way to the forehead in French-braid style up-do.
• Works great for those with Locs.