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#Split the hair into three sections. Take the hair into your hands and divide into three even sections. | #Split the hair into three sections. Take the hair into your hands and divide into three even sections. | ||
#*The area underneath your ear will be the anchor point for your braid, so don’t move the braid around once you get started. | #*The area underneath your ear will be the anchor point for your braid, so don’t move the braid around once you get started. | ||
| − | #Braid the hair. Starting underneath your ear, [[Braid Hair|braid]] as you normally would. Grab one of the outer sections and cross it over to the middle, then grab the outer section on the opposite side and pull it to the middle.<ref>http://stylecaster.com/beauty/1-3-ways-messy-side-braid-thick-hair/</ref> Repeat, cycling through all three strands over and over again. | + | #Braid the hair. Starting underneath your ear, [[Braid Hair|braid]] as you normally would. Grab one of the outer sections and cross it over to the middle, then grab the outer section on the opposite side and pull it to the middle.<ref name="rf15567">http://stylecaster.com/beauty/1-3-ways-messy-side-braid-thick-hair/</ref> Repeat, cycling through all three strands over and over again. |
#Stop at the desired length. It’s best to stop before strands of your hair become so short that they begin falling out of the sides of your braid. | #Stop at the desired length. It’s best to stop before strands of your hair become so short that they begin falling out of the sides of your braid. | ||
#Secure the end. When finished, place an elastic band around the end of the braid. Arrange any wisps of hair that are hanging out. Spray with hair spray if desired. | #Secure the end. When finished, place an elastic band around the end of the braid. Arrange any wisps of hair that are hanging out. Spray with hair spray if desired. | ||
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#Gather the hair. The braid should be started underneath the ear opposite the shoulder where you’ve gathered your hair. If your braid is going to be over your left shoulder, begin the braid under your right ear. Start by separating a small section of hair from the bottom of the sweep of hair going across the back of your neck. | #Gather the hair. The braid should be started underneath the ear opposite the shoulder where you’ve gathered your hair. If your braid is going to be over your left shoulder, begin the braid under your right ear. Start by separating a small section of hair from the bottom of the sweep of hair going across the back of your neck. | ||
#*The goal of this braid is to wrap the side braid around the bottom of your head and over one shoulder for a more romantic, finished look. | #*The goal of this braid is to wrap the side braid around the bottom of your head and over one shoulder for a more romantic, finished look. | ||
| − | #*Another option is to begin this French braid at the top of your head. This can start at the part line.<ref>http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/How-Do-Side-French-Braid-23531356</ref> To begin your braid in this way, follow the same French braiding instructions. The difference will be that you will start the braid a few inches higher on your hair. | + | #*Another option is to begin this French braid at the top of your head. This can start at the part line.<ref name="rf15568">http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/How-Do-Side-French-Braid-23531356</ref> To begin your braid in this way, follow the same French braiding instructions. The difference will be that you will start the braid a few inches higher on your hair. |
#Split this section of hair into three sections. Make sure the sections are even, and begin [[Braid Hair|braiding]] as usual. Grab one of the outer sections and cross it over to the middle, then grab the outer section on the opposite side and pull it to the middle. Do this only once. Don’t braid any further just yet. | #Split this section of hair into three sections. Make sure the sections are even, and begin [[Braid Hair|braiding]] as usual. Grab one of the outer sections and cross it over to the middle, then grab the outer section on the opposite side and pull it to the middle. Do this only once. Don’t braid any further just yet. | ||
| − | #Start french braiding. The rest of the braid will be half [[French | + | #Start french braiding. The rest of the braid will be half [[French Braid|a french braid]], and you will incorporate more hair into the upper half of the braid. Every time you go to cross one of the high strands down into the middle of the trio, add a section of loose hair from the hair sweeping over your other shoulder before you move it to the middle. |
#*Be sure to add hair from directly above that section of braid so that your hair on the back of your head doesn’t cross all over itself and ruin the design. | #*Be sure to add hair from directly above that section of braid so that your hair on the back of your head doesn’t cross all over itself and ruin the design. | ||
| − | #*Keep the braid tight, but keep the strands separated.<ref | + | #*Keep the braid tight, but keep the strands separated.<ref name="rf15568" /> |
#*By the time the braid reaches the opposite side of your head, it should contain ''all'' your hair,not just the little section. | #*By the time the braid reaches the opposite side of your head, it should contain ''all'' your hair,not just the little section. | ||
| − | #*If you are starting the French braid from the top of your head, you will begin by French braiding down, and then when you get around the earline, you will begin braiding in a horizontal line across your head. If your hair is super short, you can stop the side braid at your ear by fastening it with a pin or clip.<ref>http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/tools-techniques/braided-hair/side-french-braid-hairstyle</ref> | + | #*If you are starting the French braid from the top of your head, you will begin by French braiding down, and then when you get around the earline, you will begin braiding in a horizontal line across your head. If your hair is super short, you can stop the side braid at your ear by fastening it with a pin or clip.<ref name="rf15569">http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/tools-techniques/braided-hair/side-french-braid-hairstyle</ref> |
#Finish your hair with a normal braid. When you reach the opposite ear, braid the rest of your hair in a normal braid. When you’re done, the braid will start at one shoulder and finish hanging down over the other one. | #Finish your hair with a normal braid. When you reach the opposite ear, braid the rest of your hair in a normal braid. When you’re done, the braid will start at one shoulder and finish hanging down over the other one. | ||
#Complete with a hair band. Secure the braid with an elastic band. Arrange any wisps of hair and spray with hair spray if desired. | #Complete with a hair band. Secure the braid with an elastic band. Arrange any wisps of hair and spray with hair spray if desired. | ||
| − | #*Tug on the braid if you want a messier look. Loosen the braid to the desired size.<ref>http://www.oncewed.com/diy/romantic-side-braid-hair-tutorial/</ref> Tugging the braid gives the illusion of volume for thin hair. | + | #*Tug on the braid if you want a messier look. Loosen the braid to the desired size.<ref name="rf15570">http://www.oncewed.com/diy/romantic-side-braid-hair-tutorial/</ref> Tugging the braid gives the illusion of volume for thin hair. |
===Creating a Dutch Side Braid=== | ===Creating a Dutch Side Braid=== | ||
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#Gather the hair. You will be starting to braid over the eye opposite of the shoulder you swept the hair over. Grab about a 1-2 inch section. Split this hair into three distinct sections. | #Gather the hair. You will be starting to braid over the eye opposite of the shoulder you swept the hair over. Grab about a 1-2 inch section. Split this hair into three distinct sections. | ||
#*If the hair is over the right shoulder, the braid will begin over the left eye, and vice versa. | #*If the hair is over the right shoulder, the braid will begin over the left eye, and vice versa. | ||
| − | #Begin braiding. Bring the right section under the middle, then bring the left section under the right. Add hair to the middle, which should now be the right section.<ref>http://www.hairromance.com/2013/07/dutch-side-braid-hairstyle-tutorial.html</ref> | + | #Begin braiding. Bring the right section under the middle, then bring the left section under the right. Add hair to the middle, which should now be the right section.<ref name="rf15571">http://www.hairromance.com/2013/07/dutch-side-braid-hairstyle-tutorial.html</ref> |
#*A Dutch braid is like the opposite of a French braid. Instead of adding hair and braiding over, you add hair to the strands and then cross under the braid. This places the braid on top of the hair, instead of under like a French braid. | #*A Dutch braid is like the opposite of a French braid. Instead of adding hair and braiding over, you add hair to the strands and then cross under the braid. This places the braid on top of the hair, instead of under like a French braid. | ||
#Continue adding hair. As you braid, keep adding hair as you cross the strands. Keep the braid close to the hairline along the side of the face. Add hair into the outside of the braid by pulling in hair from the hair sweeping across the back of the head. Do this until you've added all your hair to the braid. | #Continue adding hair. As you braid, keep adding hair as you cross the strands. Keep the braid close to the hairline along the side of the face. Add hair into the outside of the braid by pulling in hair from the hair sweeping across the back of the head. Do this until you've added all your hair to the braid. | ||
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#*You can place a part in your hair if you wish. If you part your hair on one side of your head, make sure you sweep the hair onto the opposite shoulder. | #*You can place a part in your hair if you wish. If you part your hair on one side of your head, make sure you sweep the hair onto the opposite shoulder. | ||
#Part hair into two sections. Then split the two sections in half so there are four distinct sections. | #Part hair into two sections. Then split the two sections in half so there are four distinct sections. | ||
| − | #Begin the braid. This braid can be tricky, so thinking about the hair in parts might help. Number each strand 1-4, left to right. Cross 2 over 1, then cross 4 over 3. Each cross should be right over left. Then, cross 1 over 4, which will be left over right.<ref>http://www.hairromance.com/2013/05/hairstyle-tutorial-four-strand-braids-and-slide-up-braids.html</ref> | + | #Begin the braid. This braid can be tricky, so thinking about the hair in parts might help. Number each strand 1-4, left to right. Cross 2 over 1, then cross 4 over 3. Each cross should be right over left. Then, cross 1 over 4, which will be left over right.<ref name="rf15572">http://www.hairromance.com/2013/05/hairstyle-tutorial-four-strand-braids-and-slide-up-braids.html</ref> |
#*Repeat these steps until no more hair is left. Renumber your strands each time you start a new crossover. | #*Repeat these steps until no more hair is left. Renumber your strands each time you start a new crossover. | ||
#Secure with a hair elastic. When you have reached the end of your braid, secure it. | #Secure with a hair elastic. When you have reached the end of your braid, secure it. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
