A French peak braid is exactly what it sounds like. To make one, a small section of hair is French braided near the forehead and used as a browband to keep the hair or bangs out of sight. Read on to find out how to do this simple and cute hairstyle.
Steps
Step 1. Learn how to make a French braid and braid
This article will not cover these methods in detail.
Step 2. Start with clean and combed hair
If you have straight or slightly wavy hair, it works best with dry hair. If you have curly hair that can't be combed dry, try braiding it when wet. But be very delicate because wet hair tends to "break" more easily when wet.
Step 3. Part your hair on either side
You can part them in the center and make a French peak braid on each side.
Step 4. Create a row for the hair that you want to make up the braid, using a comb, pencil, tip of a makeup brush, fingernail or similar
Start 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) behind the row, and make sure you have a neat rectangular section of hair. You will weave at least the thickest part of the hair (as opposed to the other side of the parting).
- If you are going to tie your hair in a troupe or ponytail, finish about 2 inches (5cm) above the ear and move forward to create a nice angle.
- If you're going to leave your hair down, finish at ear height.
Step 5. Tie the hair that you will not braid (most of it) into a pigtail or pliers
Just make sure it doesn't bother while you weave. Use a slow ponytail if you will be wearing your hair down to avoid creating lines or dizziness.
Step 6. Begin the French braid
Starting with the row, take a small piece of hair and divide it into three strands. Cross the right on the middle one. Then add some hair to what used to be the right (now middle) from the right side. Cross left on center. Then add some hair to what used to be the left (now middle) from the left side.
Step 7. Continue French braiding until you have used all the hair you left loose for the braid
Once finished with this weave what remains of the strand into a notmale braid and secure it at the end with an elastic
Step 8. Stop it
At this point you can also decide to braid the hair on the other side of the part. do the following depending on the hairstyle you will be wearing:
- Ponytail: Gather your hair into a ponytail, braids included. If the braid warps when you try to lift it, try twisting it or pinning it. Secure your ponytail with a rubber band and you're done! You can also make it a group. Twist the tail and wrap it around the base of the pigtail. Then stop with a hairpin or other elastic to hold the group in place.
- Loose: For quick fixation, simply pin the braids behind your face with a bobby pin or clasp. To literally make it a peak, join the ends of the braid behind the head and under the hair. Tie them together with a rubber band.
Step 9. Finished
Advice
- For a slightly different and more continuous look, start weaving from one ear and go all the way around to the other.
- Hairspray and bobby pins are a great way to deal with frizzy or electrified hair.
- You can also make a Danish peak braid, with this method, where the braid is up and not flat. Instead of crossing the strands on top, simply cross them underneath. It is a bit more difficult, but the end result is very nice.
- Make sure it's neat and straight. Or the result will not be pleasant.
- You might also be in a hurry, or maybe you'll just try a different look, but you can also do a notorious brow braid, and just braid some strands of hair from the ear up, pull the braid across the forehead and pin it on the other side. If your hair is long enough you might as well incorporate it into another hairstyle.
- You can also start weaving from one ear and weaving all the way around to the other. To do this, comb all your hair back and separate a section at the front from ear to ear. Then weave the section and secure it as normal with a rubber band. This method will take longer than one braid per side, however.
- If you are working from two sides of the row, start each braid with the section of hair closest to the forehead, rather than starting both with the right. It will give your tresses a more even look.
- This style doesn't have to be perfect, especially if you have obviously layered hair.
Warnings
- Be careful when combing or detangling damp hair. Wet hair is more elastic and tends to break. When they break they leave a damaged tip. Do not pull your hair out with the brush. Instead, try using your fingers or a wide-toothed comb when you have conditioner in your hair to loosen the worst of the knots.
- You will want to make a stable braid that doesn't move, but don't make it too tight. There's no need to give up on this style just because it inflicts headaches on yourself!
