How do you do a ribbon braid?

Answer 1

Start with the portion of hair from the forehead, back to the place you want the braid to start. Separate this top section into 3 parts to begin the braid. First take the right section over the middle section... it is now the new middle and the original middle section is the new right. Now take the left section and bring it over the middle section (new middle, old right) and make it the new middle section. Now, to make it a French braid, before you cross the current right section again, take a small section from the right side of the remaining hair not yet being used and make it part of the right section of hair and then cross it over the middle section. Repeat the same step on the left side with some of the yet to be used left side hair. Continue these steps alternating sides, being careful not to create lumps and pulling the hair tight so that it stays in place. For some hair types it is easier to do with hair slightly damp. For variation you can do a raised French braid by taking the hair sections right UNDER middle then left UNDER middle each time instead of over.

Step1 Begin by applying a styling gel, mousse or pomade to clean, damp hair and blow drying the hair as smooth as possible. A French braid in hair that hasn't been washed that day and already has hair products in it also works well.

Step2 Remove tangles from hair before beginning the French braid. Take a 3-inch-long by 1-inch-wide section of hair just above the forehead or behind the individual's bangs.

Step3 Divide the section into three even pieces. Place the left section between the left index finger and thumb, place the right section between the right index finger and thumb, and let the middle section lie flat against the head. Pull the right section over the middle section and deposit it between the left index and middle fingers. This will begin to form your French braid.

Step4 Lead with the right middle finger and cut about a 1-inch-wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the middle section. Collect the middle section and pull all of the hair tight. The line of hair you collected for your French braid should lie flat and smooth.

Step5 Twist your left hand clockwise and move the section in between your left index and middle fingers to your right index and middle fingers. Pull the sections in your right hand and let the section in your left hand go.

Step6 Lead with the left middle finger and cut about a 1-inch-wide section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the dangling section. Scoop up the dangling section and pull this now-bigger section to the left, hooking it with your middle finger. Continue to make sure each section of your French braid is smooth and has equal tension on it for a uniform look.

Step7 Twist your right hand counterclockwise. Extend the left index finger and hook the section of hair between the right index and middle fingers. Pull it to the left and let the section in your right hand dangle.

Step8 Continue the slice, twist and shift process until the entire French braid is complete. Remember to always hook the section of hair between the index and middle fingers, not the thumb and index finger. Keep the tension taut but not too tight.

Step9 Braid a tail when you've come to the base of the neck, and tie off the ends with a covered rubber band. Add a bow or barrette when appropriate, or hide the tail by tucking it under the shaft of the French braid. Fix with a bobby pin or two.

== Step1 Take a 3-inch-long by 1-inch-wide section of your hair just above the forehead or behind your bangs. Divide the section into three even pieces which will start off your French braid.

Step2 Wrap your left thumb around the left section, palm facing front, fingers sticking straight up. Mimic the same posture on the right side, and let the middle section lie against the head.

Step3 Make a soft fist around the left section of hair, turning your hand so that your fingers rest on the head. Bring the section of hair in your right hand across the middle section and hook it with your left index finger.

Step4 Lead with the right thumb and cut about a 1-inch section of hair straight across the head, starting at the hairline and moving toward the middle section. Collect the middle section and pull all of the hair tight. The line of hair you collected in each section of your French braid should lie flat and smooth.

Step5 Make a soft fist with the right hand, fingers facing your scalp. Reach the right index finger over the middle section and hook the section of hair that's in your left fist. Pull it out gently, keeping a firm grip on the French braid sections in your right hand.

Step6 Let the section in your left hand dangle. Lead with the left thumb and cut about a 1-inch section of hair straight across the head, collect the middle section, then pull all of the hair tight. Turn the fist so that your fingers face your scalp.

Step7 Extend your left index finger to hook the section of hair that's in your right fist. Continue until the French braid is complete.

1) start by grabbing a section of hair at the top and separating into 3 sections (like a typical braid)

2) start off by braiding it once

3) the second time add some hair to the one you cross over and repeat all the way down your head

Just type this URL in and at the end you'll know how to french braid your hair

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=q6M7WzzYPWI

Answer 2

it depends on what your talking about: boondoggling or doing hair. If your talking about doing hair braid it until you can't braid anymore. It's hard to explain it someone has to show you. If your talking about boondoggling and you wan t to finish it I would recommend you go to the website WWW.BOONDOGGLEMAN.COM

Answer 3

See http://www.fldscrafts.com/product_info.php?cPath=49&products_id=140 for pictures of a beautiful ribbon braid.