How to Make a Dutch Braid

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How to Make a Dutch Braid

via How to of the Day on 7/24/11

The Dutch braid, or an inside-out French braid, is the basic technique for cornrows. Make sure you have mastered the basic braid and French braid before you attempt this one.

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1. 

   Start with clean, well-combed hair.
   Start with clean, well-combed hair.
2. 

   Gather a section of hair at the top of the head and divide it into three sections.
   Gather a section of hair at the top of the head and divide it into three sections.
3. 

   Cross the right strand under the center.
   Cross the right strand under the center. Then cross the left strand under the center.
4. 

   Hold all three sections of hair in the left hand.
   Hold all three sections of hair in the left hand. Use your right hand pointer finger to section of a one to two inch (2.5-5cm) section from the side of your head to the middle of the back. Add this hair to the right strand.
5. 

   Cross the right strand under the center strand.
   Cross the right strand under the center strand. While crossing the right section under grab the center section with your right and pull it over. Pull the braid tight.
6. 

   Move all three sections of hair to the right hand and add some hair to the left strand.
   Move all three sections of hair to the right hand and add some hair to the left strand.
7. 

   Cross the left strand under the center strand in the same manner as in step four only with the left hand.
   Cross the left strand under the center strand in the same manner as in step four only with the left hand. Pull the braid tight.
8. 

   Repeat steps three through six until all the hair has been worked into the braid.
   Repeat steps three through six until all the hair has been worked into the braid.
9. 

   Continue with a basic inside-out braid, always crossing the outside strand of hair under the center strand.
   Continue with a basic inside-out braid, always crossing the outside strand of hair under the center strand.

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Edit Tips

• You may want to use a simple, light gel on the hair to smooth fine hairs or flyaways. Bobby pins also work well.
• Braid close to the head, for a neat, tight braid; don't hold the sections far away while braiding.
• If your hands get tired while braiding you can bend over to relax them.
• It also looks cute if you part your hair down the middle, separate it into two even sections and do dutch braid pigtails.

Edit Warnings

• Do not brush the hair when it is wet, as doing so causes damage. Use a wide-toothed comb instead. This is a much better alternative and still works well. You could also dry your hair first.

Edit Things You'll Need

• Wide-toothed comb or hair brush
• Light gel or bobby pins (optional)
• Hair tie/elastic

Edit Related wikiHows

• How to Braid Cornrows
• How to Braid Hair
• How to French Braid Hair
• How to Make a Rope Braid
• How to Make a French Braid Headband

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