A ponytail is a great basic hairstyle.Functional as well as pretty, plaits are easy to learn and come in a wide variety of styles that will let you express your own tastes.You'll learn how to make different types of plait in this article.See this entry if you are looking for decorative plaiting.
Step 1: Remove all of the hair.
If you want your hair to be smooth, brush or comb it out.If you want to remove excess oil from your hair, you should use a dry cleanser on it, since this will make it slippery when you are braiding it.
Step 2: The hair should be divided.
If you want to braid your hair in a specific area, such as the back or side of your head, you can part it.Divide your hair into three equal-sized sections: left, middle and right.
Step 3: Go to the right section.
Cross the right section over the middle section carefully.It should look like the middle section is the right section.
Step 4: You can cross the left section.
The new middle section is over the left section.The previous section should be switched as well.
Step 5: You should repeat the process.
When you get to the ends of your hair, alternate the right and left sections.
Step 6: Remove the hair.
Using a hair band, ribbon, clip or other styling choice, tie the hair off at the end, where the hairs are too short to fit in the plait.
Step 7: All of the hair needs to be removed.
If you want to have smooth hair for this hairstyle, brush it out before you start.If you have excess oils on your hair, you might want to spray a bit of dry shampoo on it.
Step 8: The top section of your hair needs to be separated.
Use your hands or a hair pick to separate the top section of your hair from the rest.
Step 9: Divide the hair into sections.
Each section should be about 1 to 2 inches.The sections should be made as even as possible.
Step 10: Go over the left and right parts.
Start by crossing the left section and then the right section over the new center section.Pick up a small amount of new hair from beneath each of the side sections if you alternate crossing the right section and left section over the center section.Continue until all of the hair is in the braid.
Step 11: Continue with a braid.
Continue the braid with a regular 3- strand braid all the way to the ends of the hair.
Step 12: Remove the hair.
Using a hair band, ribbon, clip or other styling choice, tie the hair off at the end, where the hairs are too short to fit in the plait.
Step 13: Smooth tangle-free hair is what you should start with.
It's a good idea to brush or comb your hair.If you want to add texture to your hair, you could use a dry hair product.
Step 14: The hair needs to be braided.
You can separate hair using a hair pick or pencil.Pull out a section of hair from behind your ear.
Step 15: Plait as normal.
Hold the section straight out to the side of your head and begin braiding it.Don't make the braid too tight or it might be hard to get it to lay flat against your head.
Step 16: The braid should be secured over the top of your head.
Wrap the braid around your head and place it behind your other ear.If you wish, you can create 2 braids on each side and cross them over each other on top of your head.