Four Strand “Weave” Braid
1) Divide hair into 4 sections.
2) Name them 1, 2, 3 and 4, going from right to left.
3) Fold 1 over 2.
4) Now go under 3.
5) Finally, over 4.
6) Rename strands from right to left, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
7) Repeat steps 3-6 until your reach the end of your hair.
8) Tie off.
Four Strand “X” Pattern Braid
1) Separate hair into 4 sections.
2) Name them from right to left, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3) Cross 1 over 2, and 3 over 4.
4) Go back and rename from right to left, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
5) Cross 3 over 2.
6) Once again, go back and rename, r to l, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
7) Now repeat steps 3-6.
8) Finish and tie off. If you haven’t picked it up already, the reason this is called the “X Pattern Braid,” is because all you are doing, is making “x’s”
Four Strand Slide Up Braid
1) Separate hair into 4 sections.
2) Name from right to left, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3) Cross 1 over 2 and under 3.
4) Go back and rename again, r to l, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
5) Now, start at the other side and cross 4 under 3 and over 2.
6) Go back again, and rename, r to l, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
7) Repeat steps 3-6, until you run out of hair.
8) When you reach the end of your braid, you should see a strands that seems to run straight down the braid. Grab that strand and pull it tight.
9) Take the rest of the strands, and slide them up. Tie off and fix how you see fit.
****This can also be called the Four Strand Celtic Braid
Four Strand Box Braid
1) Divide hair into 4 sections
2) Name them, right to left, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3) Take strand 1 and weave it under 2 and 3, then back over 3.
4) Rename, r to l, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
5) Now take 4 under 3 and 2, then back over 2.
6) Go back and rename, r to l, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
7) Repeat steps 3-6, finish and tie off.
So these here braids get a bit more complicated. Always remember to rename strands after you finish a step. Trust me, it saves a crap load of both headaches and time. Also, these can be turned into French Braids really easily. All you do, is before you cross a strand over or under, add hair to it. Lace Braids, work as well, only add hair to one side. Dutch Braids work as well, but remember to reverse the way you move the strand if you do a Dutch Braid variation. I.E. if it says to go over, go under after adding the hair, and vise versa. I hope everyone has a good summer break!!! So far, mine is exeptionally BORING!! Again, if you need more detailed directions, or if you have ideas for other braids that I haven't covered or hairstyles you want me to do, PM me, or post it in the comments!! Thanks!
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