Do you like the two-strand braid, but don't know how to do it? Such a beautiful and unusual braid can look harder than it actually is. Once you understand how to do it, you can style your hair or propose it to friends and relatives. Keep reading!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Simple Two-Strand Braid
Step 1. Comb your hair
To do it accurately, you need to brush your hair well, in order to remove any knots. You can also moisten them to be able to twist them neatly.
Step 2. You can also spray a leave-in conditioner or hair straightener
It will help you eliminate static electricity and give your hairstyle a neat look.
Make a ponytail. If you want to make a tight and structured braid, start by making a ponytail. Grab your hair, pulling it to the height you want, then secure it with a rubber band
Step 3. You can make a side ponytail instead of the middle one
It depends on the style you intend to have. To do it sideways, just comb your hair to the side and secure it with an elastic.
- If you want a less tidy look, omit this step and start the braid from the nape of the neck.
- Twist your hair. Separate the ponytail into 2 equal strands, then twist each strand counterclockwise between your fingers. Make sure you keep the wrapped locks tight, otherwise, if they escape you, you'll have to start over.
Step 4. If the hair is too long to wrap at one time, you can pick up the top of the strand, twist the hair and move a few inches lower to twist more hair
Continue this maneuver until the entire section is finished.
Start the braid. Holding one strand in each hand, cross them clockwise. You should flip them from hand to hand and cross them in the opposite direction to where you twisted your hair, otherwise the braid will come undone
Step 5. Finish twisting the braid
Twist it, crossing one strand over the other, until it reaches the tip of the hair. If you see them unraveling as you wrap them, just rewind them tightly before continuing.
Finish the braid. Once you have reached the tip of your hair, tie the braid with a rubber band. If you want to add volume to your hairstyle, you can gently pull the strands so that they gain some volume. Try adding a clip over the elastic, or use a headband or flower to add a touch of whimsy to the ensemble
Step 6. You can make this braid more elegant or informal
It is very versatile. Wear a hat if it's cold or add a ribbon or flower to the base of the tail to make it more delicate and feminine.
Method 2 of 2: Two-strand French Braid
Step 1. Brush your hair
You need to start with knot-free hair, so brush it well. You won't get the results you are hoping for if you have a hard time detangling your hair as you follow the steps.
Step 2. Collect your hair
Decide on the thickness of the braid. If you start with a thicker strand, every other strand that will make up the braid will need to be equally wide. Gather a small section of hair at the top of the head.
You can also do it sideways. You just have to take a strand from the side of your head where you want the braid to be. For the rest, continue as if you were weaving in the center
Step 3. Begin the braid
As in the simple two-strand braid, you will need two strands here as well. Divide the one in your hand into two halves. Twist the two tufts around your fingers counterclockwise. Make sure you tighten them as you wrap them. Cross them clockwise, one on top of the other, pulling them slightly so that they don't fall apart.
- To make a French braid, you need to twist your hair as you go, so don't worry if only the part closest to the hairline is twisted for now. This part will be incorporated into the braid, so if you wrap it right, the result will be great.
- If you want a less rich French braid, you can leave a few smooth strands and cross them with the others.
Step 4. Twist and cross your hair
After crossing the two initial strands, grab a piece of hair from the right side. It should include all the hair from the side where the twisted strand is. Incorporate other hair by wrapping it in this last strand. Repeat on the left side. Both strands must gradually aggregate an equal amount of hair for the braid to remain uniform.
If you want a smaller, tighter French braid, be sure to grab smaller sections as you move towards the nape of the neck. It will take longer, but you will get a denser weave
Step 5. Continue the braid
Now cross the thicker locks over each other and clockwise, just like you did with the first two. Incorporate more hair, twisting the strands like you did before. Repeat this until you have collected all the hair on the sides of the head.
Step 6. If you prefer a half-twisted French braid, you can stop at the length you want
Once you have decided on the length, tie the two strands with an elastic.
Step 7. Finish the braid
Once you get to the nape of your neck, you need to continue with a traditional two-strand braid. Keep the strands twisted, crossing them clockwise as you finish the bottom of the braid. If they are not as tight as you want, twist them a little more before finishing the hairstyle. Tie the end with a rubber band.
You can also finish off the braid with a low bun. After braiding the end part, roll it up into a bun, then secure it with clothespins
Advice
- Be patient - it can be difficult at first. Pinch the strands tightly or pinch them as you weave them, so you don't risk them coming loose.
- If you're having trouble, it's best to practice somebody else's hair a little bit before trying your hair again. This way, you will be able to learn the two methods well before giving it another try on your head.
