5 Quick and Pretty Braids Every Woman Should Know: A Step-by-Step Guide

Classic three-strand braid

The classic three-strand braid is actually quite simple and super versatile. We got Jean Oh, a stylist at Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York, to show us how it’s done. (Don’t miss these effortless hairstyles that are perfect for work.)

Step 1: Detangle hair

The first step is to use a brush or wide-toothed comb to detangle strands—hair is much easier to braid when it’s smooth and knot-free.

Step 2: Divide hair into three equal sections.

Split hair into three sections (A, B, and C).

Step 3: Cross the sections

Hold the right section with your right hand and the left section with your left hand. “Cross the outside strand over the middle; interchanging right and left side. Example A over B, C over A, B over C,” explains Michelle Lee, co-owner and master designer of Salon Eva Michelle. Continue this over-under technique—tightening as you go—until you have braided to the desired length.

Step 4: Secure with an elastic band

Once you’ve braided to the desired length, secure with a non-rubber hair elastic. (Master these 15 hairstyle terms before your next salon visit.)

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