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Braid Hair Basics

by Melynda Sorrels

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People have been braiding hair since 3500BCE in Africa. It was considered an art to reflect everything from age to social status. Check out our quick guide for everything you need to know about braiding hair.

  • Doing an Inside-Out French Braid

    How to do an inside-out French braid; get professional tips and advice on methods, techniques, and products for doing your own hairstyling in this free beauty video. Read More

  • How To Do A French Braid

    Learn how to do a French braid from a ponytail with expert braiding tips in this free hair styling video clip. Read More

  • How to French Braid Someone's Hair

    A French braid is a style you can wear to work, a party or a baseball game. The hairdo can be seen on women and girls of all ages. French braids offer several styling Read More

  • How to French Braid Short Hair

    When you think of French braids, you probably envision elaborate hairstyles created with masses of thick, long hair. However, with a little extra effort you can easily Read More

  • How to French Braid Long Hair

    Long hair can be a challenge. It takes more time to wash and dry, and certainly more time to style. Long hair can limit your styling choices, but that doesn't mean you have Read More

  • 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 Read More

  • Doing a Basic Hair Braid

    How to do a basic hair braid; get professional tips and advice on methods, techniques, and products for doing your own hairstyling in this free beauty video. Read More

  • Adding Flair to a Hair Braid

    How to add flair to a hair braid; get professional tips and advice on methods, techniques, and products for doing your own hairstyling in this free beauty video. Read More

  • How to Braid a Herringbone Braid

    A herringbone braid is a fun hairstyle and surprisingly easy to execute. Even beginners can make herringbone braids by following these simple instructions. Read More

  • How to Braid Beads into Hair

    A braid full of beads is a fun and exciting way to dress up for a beach party or just to remind yourself that summer is on the way. This hairstyle can be a fun thing to do Read More

  • How to Braid a Criss Cross French Braid

    Learning how to braid a criss-cross French braid is easier than it looks. This is a striking fanciful hair braiding look that can can be accomplished by beginning Read More

  • How to French Braid Long Hair in a Crown

    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 Read More

  • How to Braid in Hair Extensions

    Hair extensions are a popular choice among hair products. Braiding in hair extensions is a much less invasive and less damaging method than weaving or gluing and can be Read More

  • How to Braid a Halo

    The halo braid is a great flower girl hair style and can even be an elegant bridal hair braid. Halo braids are great for intertwining ribbons, flowers and other braid Read More

  • How to Make a Dutch Braid

    A dutch braid is just a french braid turned inside out. Dutch braids are the basis for several beautiful braided hair styles, including the halo braid and variations of the Read More

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