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#Begin with a normal braid. If you plan on doing a Dutch braid (reverse French braid), cross the left and right strands under the middle one. If you plan on doing a French braid, cross the left and right strands over the middle one. You only need to braid for two cross-overs. | #Begin with a normal braid. If you plan on doing a Dutch braid (reverse French braid), cross the left and right strands under the middle one. If you plan on doing a French braid, cross the left and right strands over the middle one. You only need to braid for two cross-overs. | ||
#* A [[Make a Dutch Braid|Dutch braid]] sticks out of your hair. A [[French Braid|French braid]] lays smoothly against your hair. | #* A [[Make a Dutch Braid|Dutch braid]] sticks out of your hair. A [[French Braid|French braid]] lays smoothly against your hair. | ||
| − | #Continue with a Dutch or French braid. Add a small strand of hair to the left and right sections before crossing them under/over the middle one. If you want a Dutch braid, cross the left and right stands ''under'' the middle strand. If you want a French braid, cross the left and right strands ''over'' the middle one.<ref>http://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-braided-hairstyles-for-fine-hair-curly-hair#8</ref> | + | #Continue with a Dutch or French braid. Add a small strand of hair to the left and right sections before crossing them under/over the middle one. If you want a Dutch braid, cross the left and right stands ''under'' the middle strand. If you want a French braid, cross the left and right strands ''over'' the middle one.<ref name="rf1">http://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-braided-hairstyles-for-fine-hair-curly-hair#8</ref> |
| − | #Tie the braid off when you reach the nape of your neck. You can tie it off now with a clear elastic or a hair tie that matches your hair color.<ref | + | #Tie the braid off when you reach the nape of your neck. You can tie it off now with a clear elastic or a hair tie that matches your hair color.<ref name="rf1" /> If you have very long hair, you can continue normal braiding for a few more cross-overs before tying it off. |
#Repeat the process on the other side of your head. Unclip the hair on the other side of your head, and make another identical braid. If you crossed the strands under last time, make sure that you cross them under this time around. If you crossed the strands over last time, then you need to cross them over this time as well. | #Repeat the process on the other side of your head. Unclip the hair on the other side of your head, and make another identical braid. If you crossed the strands under last time, make sure that you cross them under this time around. If you crossed the strands over last time, then you need to cross them over this time as well. | ||
#Touch up your curls, if needed. If you have naturally curly hair, you could shape the curls by wrapping them around your finger. Feel free to make one big curl, or several small ones. If you curled your straight or wavy hair previously, you may need to touch it up with a curling iron. | #Touch up your curls, if needed. If you have naturally curly hair, you could shape the curls by wrapping them around your finger. Feel free to make one big curl, or several small ones. If you curled your straight or wavy hair previously, you may need to touch it up with a curling iron. | ||
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=== Doing Dorothy Gale Braids === | === Doing Dorothy Gale Braids === | ||
#Prep your hair. Brush your hair to remove any tangles, then [[Curl Hair|curl]] it using your favorite curling method. If you have naturally-curly hair, consider combing it with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb instead. This will help detangle it without making it frizzy. | #Prep your hair. Brush your hair to remove any tangles, then [[Curl Hair|curl]] it using your favorite curling method. If you have naturally-curly hair, consider combing it with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb instead. This will help detangle it without making it frizzy. | ||
| − | #* If you decide to curl your hair, consider doing it the day before.<ref>http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/hairstyles/braids/dorothy-braids-halloween-hairstyles/</ref> | + | #* If you decide to curl your hair, consider doing it the day before.<ref name="rf2">http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/hairstyles/braids/dorothy-braids-halloween-hairstyles/</ref> |
#* This style is better suited for long hair. You can attempt it with shorter hair, but it may not look exactly like Dorothy's. | #* This style is better suited for long hair. You can attempt it with shorter hair, but it may not look exactly like Dorothy's. | ||
| − | #Part your hair down the center. Twist and clip one of the halves out of the way. Avoid doing a side or off-center part for this *style.<ref | + | #Part your hair down the center. Twist and clip one of the halves out of the way. Avoid doing a side or off-center part for this *style.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Begin doing a twisted crown braid. Take a small section of hair from you front hairline, close to your center part. Twist it upwards, towards the center part.<ref | + | #Begin doing a twisted crown braid. Take a small section of hair from you front hairline, close to your center part. Twist it upwards, towards the center part.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Add a thin section of hair to the twisted section, and twist again. Make sure that you are only grabbing hair from your hairline and not the part.<ref | + | #Add a thin section of hair to the twisted section, and twist again. Make sure that you are only grabbing hair from your hairline and not the part.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Continue twist braiding your hair until you reach the nape of your neck. Keep the twists night and tight as you go. Remember, you can always loosen it up later if you wish to do so.<ref | + | #Continue twist braiding your hair until you reach the nape of your neck. Keep the twists night and tight as you go. Remember, you can always loosen it up later if you wish to do so.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* You want all of your hair gathered into the twist by the time you reach the nape of your neck. | #* You want all of your hair gathered into the twist by the time you reach the nape of your neck. | ||
| − | #Finish off by braiding your hair. Divide the twisted hair into three, even sections. Braid them together three to four times, or until you reach your collar bone. Secure the braid with another hair tie.<ref | + | #Finish off by braiding your hair. Divide the twisted hair into three, even sections. Braid them together three to four times, or until you reach your collar bone. Secure the braid with another hair tie.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #* If you are having troubles with this step, secure the twisted hair with a clear hair elastic first. Braid your hair, tie it off, then snip off the first hair tie.<ref | + | #* If you are having troubles with this step, secure the twisted hair with a clear hair elastic first. Braid your hair, tie it off, then snip off the first hair tie.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#* If you have short hair, you may need to braid only once or twice. | #* If you have short hair, you may need to braid only once or twice. | ||
#Repeat the process on the other side of your head. Unclip your hair. Twist braid it towards the nape of your neck. Make sure that you are twisting it upwards as before. Divide it into three sections, then normal braid it until you reach your collar bone. Tie it off with another hair tie. | #Repeat the process on the other side of your head. Unclip your hair. Twist braid it towards the nape of your neck. Make sure that you are twisting it upwards as before. Divide it into three sections, then normal braid it until you reach your collar bone. Tie it off with another hair tie. | ||
#Shape your curls, if needed. If you curled your hair, you may need to touch the curls up with a curling iron. If you have naturally curly hair, wrap your hair around your forefinger to give it a better shape. | #Shape your curls, if needed. If you curled your hair, you may need to touch the curls up with a curling iron. If you have naturally curly hair, wrap your hair around your forefinger to give it a better shape. | ||
| − | #Touch up your hair. For a traditional Dorothy look, tie pretty ribbons into bows around the base of your braids. For a more boho-look, you could gently loosen up the twisted braid with your hands. Set your style with a light misting of hairspray, if needed.<ref | + | #Touch up your hair. For a traditional Dorothy look, tie pretty ribbons into bows around the base of your braids. For a more boho-look, you could gently loosen up the twisted braid with your hands. Set your style with a light misting of hairspray, if needed.<ref name="rf2" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
