Braiding the Dutch Way: Dutch Braid

I appologize for the unattractive background, we forgot to close the curtain.

It is unbelievable the things that can be done with a braid. And it is even more unbelievable the amount of braids that are out there...IN FACT, most of my blog posts on here will involve some sort of braiding. This week it's the dutch braid.

P.S... Women say, "Oh it's easy. You just braid opposite." That never made sense to me. I had to watch a couple youtube videos on it a few times to finally figure out what in the world they were doing.

Instructions:

1. Gather your three groups of hair just like you would with a typical french braid.

Yes, you are correct in that I'm not wearing make-up. But hey, this is about hair anyways right?!? ;)

2. Pull the middle over the outer. Then pull the new middle to the other outer.

3. Like with a french braid, gather (using your thumb) the next portion of your hair and add it to that outer group on that side. Start at the edge either an inch or a half an inch down.

4. This part is crucial. After you combine that next portion with the outer grouping, DON'T pull that now thicker outer grouping over the middle, but instead pull the middle group over that outer.

5. Continue on the other side.

6. Remember, as you continue this all the way down. MIDDLE OVER OUTER.

7. After going as far down as you like, find any fly-aways. Spray hairspray on your finger tips and smooth it down.

                           

                                        8. Gently tug and pull the beginning chunks outward.

P.S. In case you don't see it, this is partly how the female mohawk updo is down. I plan on doing that one sometime soon for ya'll!!! Can't wait!

For my princess hair tutorial click here and for my twisted twirls click here.