How to do a classic braid

A classic braid is the base of every other braid. Learn this one and the rest get easier. Brush your hair well first, because tangles won't braid.

• Gather your hair behind you or over one shoulder.
• Split it into three equal strands: left, middle, right.
• Cross the left strand over the middle. It is now the middle strand.
• Cross the right strand over the new middle.
• Keep repeating to the end: left, right, left, right.
• Tie the end with a hair tie.

Pull the strands evenly and the braid stays neat. Don't pull too hard or your head will ache. For a fuller look, gently tug the edges of the braid with your fingers at the end. If your hair is slippery, dampen it slightly.