I adore a pretty french braid! It’s such a classic hairstyle that can work on many different hair lengths, including locks with layers. If you’ve never french braided before, or just need a refresher here is an easy to follow French braid tutorial. Sarah demonstrates a french braid ponytail on our pretty model Anna.

1.Seperate the top 1/3 of your hair into three sections. 2. Begin braiding these sections together. 3. As you braid add more of the loose hair to each section so that you use all of your hair by the time you finish the braid. 4. Tuck any loose strands into the finished french braid, and you’re done!

You can use this technique to create a classic french braid (like the one shown) or you can create french braids on the side of your hair, going upside down or you can divide your hair into two main sections before you begin creating french braided pigtails! There are so many different variations you can try once you feel comfortable french braiding your own hair.

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easy french braid tutorial

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Seperate the top 1/3 of your hair into three sections.
Begin braiding these sections together.
As you braid add more of the loose hair to each section so that you use all of your hair by the time you finish the braid.
Tuck any loose strands into the finished french braid.

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Jordan

Posted: 11 years ago

Really cute! I love your blog! You did a great job explaining it! I was wondering if I could use your third picture for my blog. It would really help and I eould give you credit. It’s ok if you don’t want me to either.
thanks! 🙂

Val

Posted: 12 years ago

I did this to a friend yesterday! yay 🙂

Val
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

Jamie Rose

I want to know how to do this to my own hair so badly, but I’m inept at hair styles. I was spoiled with a hairdresser as a mom and never had to learn myself when I was younger. It’s so hard to learn! haha

Laura

What’s the chance that earlier today I was on the bus thinking, “How can I make a French braid?” among other things. And I opened up bloglovin and this post was on the list! What is the chance?!

Lisa (hello, suburbia)

The french braid is so classy and pretty! I struggle with french braiding so much, though. One of these days, I’ll get it!

bonnie, clyde and marni

love it!!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.com/

danielle

I love your tutorials!

frutti

I have always wanted to learn to do these. Thanx for sharing.

Shannon

So classic and beautiful!

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

Inés

I love it, it’s easy to do it yourself, and looks perfect when your hair looks it’s worst!

Big hugs!
Inés

SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

Vivi K

I love french braids!

They never fail to add style to an outfit!

http://vivikstyle.blogspot.com

Emilie @ Hungry Delights

Oh my! I think this might even work on my nightmarish hair (trying to grow it out!)
Thanks
xo Emilie @ http://www,hungrydelights.com/

Megan

All these hair posts are wanting me to grow out my hair again! Beautiful

Heather

Very pretty 🙂 I’ll have to try this one!
xo Heather
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

Essjay

I love Frencg braids but can only do the reverse version, time to have another go, I think!

Logan

I love doing braids! Thanks!!!

http://www.loganmakesamess.com

http://www.loganmakesamess.com/2012/04/fashion-mess-easter-sunday.html

Sara

i wish i could do that! i stink at hair. poo 🙁 haha

http://saramadebeth.wordpress.com

Christen DeGonzague

I wish I could french braid my own hair! Thanks for the excellent tutorial though! I need to find someone to practice on…

sharmaine

Pretty braid 😀

http://t-oughlove.blogspot.com/

Lauren

I like doing the reverse version 😀 I’ve been doing both since I was little though – I can do them on my own hair easier than on other people.

If you can’t do it on yourself, try the reverse version until you get better (go under instead of over).. I think it’s a little easier (I also think it looks better, but that might just be me!)

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