How to Style a Classic French Braid

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 you're in luck. Sarah demonstrates a french braid 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. Have fun with it! xo. emma and elsie

This hair tutorial was created in collaboration with Sarah Chapman, a professional hair stylist at Blu Skies Hair Studio in Springfield, Missouri. If you're local, give her a call!

Comments

[sharmaine]

Pretty braid :D

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[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...

[Sara]

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

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[Logan]

I love doing braids! Thanks!!!

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[Essjay]

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

[Heather]

Very pretty :) I'll have to try this one!
xo Heather
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[Megan]

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

[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/

[Vivi K]

I love french braids!
They never fail to add style to an outfit!

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[Inés]

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

Big hugs!
Inés

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[Shannon]

So classic and beautiful!

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[frutti]

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

[danielle]

I love your tutorials!

[bonnie, clyde and marni]

love it!!!
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[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!

[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?!

[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

[Val]

I did this to a friend yesterday! yay :)

Val
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

[Jordan]

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! :)