Asking how to braid hair is like looking from steps in baking a cake. There are steps to follow, and it would seem like there is a perfect measurement that moms need to follow.
For some moms, it could come out naturally and would seem like an easy thing to do. However, for some moms they would need step-by-step procedures on how to braid hair.
There are different kinds of braids that you can do on your child's hair. You can try the snake braid or the fishtail braid. For the moms who are having a hard time to learn how to braid hair, here are some easy tips that they could follow:
Get set
To avoid panicking in the latter portions of learning how to braid, you ought to prepare the items needed like comb, an elastic band, and some hair products may help.
Especially if you are trying to braid a toddler's hair whose patience in stuff like this is thin, getting ready is keeping yourself a step ahead of the game.
Comb the hair
The key to ensuring that braiding the hair is smooth is by combing it before braiding. This way, there will be no tangles that can make braiding a little more complicated.
It is also advisable that the hair is completely dry before braiding to keep the hair healthy and unbreakable.
If you are a beginner, secure the base of the hair can also be a good start. Thus, after combing the hair, tying it to a ponytail should be the next step.
Begin braiding
Dividing the hair into three even sections is the first official step in braiding.
In learning how to braid, you should remember that you will be making patterns in the hair that will lead to creating a beautiful braid.
This pattern is made by grabbing the right section and the left section with each hand. After that, the right area should go over the middle section, and the left side should go over the now midsection.
Repeat this process until the end of the hair.
Secure the braid
Once all desired hair portions are braided, secure it with an elastic band.
Make sure that the braids are tight as you go through each of the steps.
If preferred, you may also put hair products to keep the braid together for a longer time.
