We are taking it back to the basics! Today I´m showing you how to do a basic 3 strand braid. This is sort of the starting point to almost all braids, so if you know absolutely nothing about braids, then this is definitely the one to start with. If you are more visual and like to watch a video instead of reading, then you can watch my “Basic 3 Strand Braid Step by Step For Beginners” tutorial here or click down below!
If you are a complete beginner to braids, then check out my “How To Braid For Beginners” playlist! Also remember to follow my Instagram here and subscribe to my YouTube channel here+ click the notification bell, so you don’t miss any new hairstyles!
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HOW TO BASIC 3 STRAND BRAID STEP BY STEP
TIME REQUIREMENT: 3 minutes
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Step 1: Split your hair in 3 equal sections
Step 2: Cross the right strand over and into the middle
Step 3: Cross the left strand over and into the middle
Step 4: Cross the right strand over and into the middle
Step 5: Cross the left strand over and into the middle
Step 6: Cross the right strand over and into the middle
Step 7: Cross the left strand over and into the middle
Step 8: Repeat step 2-7 until you reach the end of the hair
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MORE STEP BY STEP HAIR TUTORIALS
- How to french braid your own hair step by step
- How to French braid for beginners (Double/side braids)
- How to french braid for complete beginners (Single braid)
- How to dutch braid Your own hair step by step
- How to dutch braid (single dutch braid)
- How to braid – Basic 3 strand braid
- How to fishtail braid
- How to French rope braid for beginners (Double/side braids)
- Rope braid step by step for beginners
- How to 5 strand braid
- How to 4 strand braid
