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Step 4: Loosen Up

To give the look a certain je ne sais quoi — in other words, make the braids look fuller with more texture — use your fingertips to pinch and pull at the plaits. You can also add a few spritzes of dry shampoo or texturizer to give it a little extra grit.

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