A milkmaid braid is a great way to wear your hair.There are two braids on top of your head.You can change up the look with different types of braids.It's very easy to pull this hairstyle off.
Step 1: Get your hair ready for styling.
To get rid of knots and tangles, brush your hair.Before you start styling, you may want to apply an anti-frizz cream.Before you move on to the next step, make sure your styling product is distributed evenly throughout your hair.It is easier to braid your hair when it is deep conditioned.
Step 2: The center part should be created.
It looks best with a straight center part from your forehead to the nape of your neck.Use the end of a rat-tail comb to separate your strands.You can use a pencil or scissors to separate your part if you don't have a rat-tail comb.You should have the same amount of hair on both sides.
Step 3: Decide if you want to keep your hair out of the braids.
You can either leave a small amount of hair outside of the braids in the front to frame your face or you can braid all of your hair.The choice is yours to make.While leaving some strands out will result in a looser, flowier look, braiding all of your hair will give you a sleek, polished look.If you have short hair, you should leave it outside of your braids.
Step 4: Use elastics to secure your hair.
You have to decide if you want to use elastic ties at the base of your braids.If you do use them, they will be visible in the finished hairstyle, so use small ties that are either clear or the same color as your hair.If you are new to braiding, you may want to try using elastic ties.You can still secure one side of your hair with a tie if you don't want to use elastic ties at the base.This will prevent you from messing up your perfect center part.Once your style is complete, you can consider cutting the elastics.It's easier to grip your braid with this.Cut the elastics so that they won't be visible once you finish.
Step 5: Do you want your braid to be tight or loose?
No matter what type of braid you choose, you can make it very tight or loose.If you want your hair to look polished, try to keep your braids tight, but if you prefer a more casual look, make them looser.You can loosen your braids a little later on, but you can't make them tighter.
Step 6: A classic braid is used.
A classic three- strand braid is the most popular braid for this hairstyle.One of the easiest braids to make is this one.Start with a piece of hair that you want to braid into three equal sections.You can keep these sections separated by using your fingers.To get between the two other sections, cross the left-most section of hair over the center section.The center section is crossed over the rightmost section.When you cross a section over, it will become the center section.Continue until you reach the bottom of the braid.After securing the braid with an elastic hair tie, move on to your next braid.
Step 7: Take a look at a fishtail braid.
A fishtail braid is similar to a French braid.For an interesting twist to this look, you can braid each section of your hair into fishtail braids.These braids are easy, even though they may look complicated.Divide the portion of hair that you want to braid into two parts.One of your fingers should be used to divide the two halves.Next, take a small section from the outside of one half and cross it over to join the other half.Take a small section from the outside of each half until you reach the bottom of your braid.After securing the end with a small elastic hair tie, move on to your second braid.
Step 8: Try a braid.
A rope braid is a simple way to change the look of this style.This braid involves more twisting than braiding.You can start by diving the section of hair that you want to braid.In one hand, hold each half.Next, twist the strands individually.The easiest way to do this is to hold each section at the bottom.Once each piece is twisted, began twisting them around each other by wrapping one section on top of the other, then underneath and around.Continue until you reach the end of the hair and secure it with an elastic band.Move on to your second braid after you're done.
Step 9: Attach the braids to your head.
Once you've finished both braids, take one and place it across the top of your head, securing it behind your ear with bobby pins.The opposite braid should be placed behind the first one and secured with the opposite ear.If you want braids, you can try to get them close to your forehead.If your braids are secured on top of your head, you may want to loosen them a bit.Use your fingers to pull the outer loops until you have the look you want.You don't need to remove the braid from the top of your head to do this.
Step 10: Don't put the ends of the braids in the air.
The elastic bands and the ends of your hair that aren't braided should be hidden when securing your braids.You can tuck each end under the opposite braid.To keep the ends in place, you may want to use a few extra bobby pins.
Step 11: The front of your hair needs to be styled.
If you left a few strands of hair outside of your braids, you can style them as you please.The waves look great with this look.You can achieve this by spraying the loose strands with a heat protector, then wrapping your hair around a curling iron or a straightening iron, and then spraying it with hairspray.
Step 12: Finish with hair spray.
If you want to keep your hair in place and prevent flyaways, spray on a bit of hair spray when you're done styling.You will look amazing with a braided look.