How to Braid in a Circle

Braiding your hair in a circle can be used as a foundation for a hair extensions or as a hair style for everyday wear. Whatever the reason, braiding you hair in a circle can be a task as the style requires the ability braid while holding your head into position. The braided crown, or single braid, can be worn for a week or more when properly cared for. The technique for braiding in a circle is similar to braiding hair into a French braid or cornrow.

Things You'll Need

• Rat tail comb
• Hair clip or rubber band
• Bobby pin

Instructions

Crown Braid

1. Part your hair on one side of your head to prepare for braiding.

2. Lift a section of hair and divide hair into three equal sections with your hand.

3. Tilt your head towards the way you will be braiding the hair and cross the right section of the hair under the middle section followed by the left section under the middle.

4. Continue to gather and cross sections of hair moving around your hair line until you have completely braided the hair.

5. Wrap the tail of your braid around your head and pin into place with a hair clip or bobby pin.

Braid for Extensions

1. Part your hair into a one-inch section of hair at the nape of the neck from around the head in a circle. Pin the remaining hair into place with a hair clip, rubber band or bobby pin.

2. Divide the parted hair into three smaller sections and cross the left section under the center and the right section under the middle section. Gather hair from the parted hair to continue the braid until you reach your opposite ear.

3. Remove the rubber band and part a one-inch section of hair just above braided hair in a horizontal circle. Continue the braid moving horizontally across the head.

4. Continue to part and braid your hair in a circular motion moving upward until you reach the crown of the head.

References

• Babes In Hairland: Half French Braiding - Crown
• Real Simple: How To: French Braid Hair

Resources

• YouTube: How To Braid Hair For a Sew-In Weave