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Summary: If your hair is long enough there are tons of different hairstyles you could try out. If you want one that doesn't require any hair products, just some patience and practice, the French braid might be something for you. The French braid is a classic and stunning hairstyle. The learning curve is steep and practice is essential, but the results are worth it.
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Anonymous said
on 8/1/2006 Wetting your hair helps make it manageable, and I've found that a great way to wet your hair is to put water on your hairbrush, and then brush your hair with it. Much easier than trying to time your braiding with after showers!
Anonymous said
on 7/4/2006 My arms used to get tired when doing French braids, so I started to think of what could help them. I tried propping them up against my mattress, but it didn't work very well. So I decided to work on my arm muscles. I started by lifting one pound and I have worked my way up. Lift weights for about ten minutes a day, every day, until your arms feel stronger.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 The hardest part in learning to French braid your own hair is how tired your arms get! I sit on the floor at the side/end of my bed with my back to the mattress. As I'm practicing, I can rest my arms on the edge of the mattress. Voil!
Anonymous said
on 3/29/2006 If you're growing out your hair and can French braid the back, but only have a tiny ponytail left at the end; try tucking it up inside the braid and securing with bobby pins or a pretty barrette (especially the ones made to hold a ponytail if you can find one). This style looks very professional and elegant.
Anonymous said
on 3/29/2006 Practice French braiding on a friend. I think that medium thick hair is the easiest to start practicing on. I have gotten better by setting aside ten minutes to practice each day.