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Steps 1 and 2: Take a Two-Inch Section of Hair and Begin the French Braid

  • Part slightly damp hair on the right side. Optional: add a little mousse or gel to keep hair intact and to prevent flyaways. Next, take about a two-inch section of hair from the front of the right hairline, and begin a french braid.
  • To start a french braid, section this portion of hair into three even strands, keeping them separated with your fingers (whichever ones feel most comfortable to you). Now, start a normal braid; take the right strand and cross it over the middle strand. Next, take the left strand and cross it over the middle strand.
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