
Next, apply a small amount of Styling Paste to your palms and work it into your hair from tips to roots.

Apply Leave-In Conditioner to your damp hair and blow dry, or allow it to air-dry. Wash, deep-condition and detangle your hair with a wide tooth comb. For braid beginners, it’s a good idea to start with basic front-to-back cornrows.įollow these steps to braid your own hair to the scalp: These beautiful braids can be as simple or as intricate as you want to make them. Gently pull the braid apart for more volume (if desired), tidy up any flyaways, mist your braid with hairspray and you’re good to go!Ĭornrows, also known as scalp braids, are a great way to give natural or relaxed hair a rest from chemical treatments while protecting your delicate strands. Step #7: Secure the ends with a clear elastic. Maintain light tension by firmly gripping each section as you work. Step#6: Repeat Steps Four and Five until you reach the ends of your hair. Again, this piece is now your new middle section. Step #5: Pick up the section from the opposite side and cross it OVER the middle section. (For a side braid, start with the section nearest your face.) This now becomes the new middle piece. Step #4: Pick up one of your side sections and cross it OVER the middle section. Divide your hair into three equal sections and secure each one with a clear elastic to keep the sections neat. You can either create a center braid that falls down the middle of your back, or bring your hair over one shoulder for a side braid. Put a dab of Styling Paste in your hand, rub your palms together to emulsify the product, and smooth it through your hair from mid-shafts (ear level) to ends.

This is a great EASY style to wear in-between shampoos! For a volume boost, work a palmful of Texture Mousse into your hair before styling. Make sure you start with dry, combed-out hair. Here’s how to create a perfect three-strand braid: But basic doesn’t have to be boring! A few stylist-approved tricks can elevate this quick-and-easy braid to a beautiful classic look. A simple three-strand braid is one of the easiest styles to master.
