Childrens Hair Braids & French Braid Tips  

Young girl with French braid

Hair braids are one of the most practical styles a young girl can wear. They are ideal for school, for play, and even for special events like weddings. A French braid is a look that can be done within minutes, yet when completed with the proper tension, it can hold all day. Unlike a ponytail, when hair is in braids, it is protected against wind and other elements that can cause split ends. This makes them the perfect option for spending the day at the beach, an amusement park, or anywhere else you can imagine.

French Braid 

One of the best things about this style is that it can be done while the hair is wet or dry. For an extra smooth look, you’ll want her hair dried straight. However, curly hair can be pulled back just as well – just make sure you take the time to address any bubbles before you continue on with the next pieces or you’ll end up having to start over.

• Begin by creating a section of hair that’s about two inches wide.
   
• Using your fingers, divide this hair into three even sections. It is important to hold your hair tight while creating doing this.
   
• Take the section of hair that is in your right hand and cross it over the middle piece. Now, the piece that was previously in the middle has been pushed over to the right side.
   
• Take the left chunk of hair and cross it over the middle. This has now forced the right side piece to be on the left side.
   
• Before you cross the right piece over the middle again, add more hair to the section. When it’s time for the left piece to cross over, add the same amount of hair as you just did on the right side. Continue to do this all the way till the end and then secure it with a hair band. You can add barrettes, hair jewelry, or leave it alone. Finally, spray with hairspray when the twist is complete. 

French Braid Pigtails 

Hair braids done on either side of the head can be completed all the way down until all of the hair is used and twisted, or they can be done to a half-way point and then gathered into pigtails.

The most important step to achieving these braids is creating the part; there is nothing worse than a crooked part or one that has pieces crossed over that clearly should be on the opposite side.

Once you have created a part, anchor the hair from one side with a clip so pieces don’t accidently migrate over to the side you’re working on. When you begin to create these double hair braids you want to begin with the outside hand. This means that if you’re working on the braid on the right side of your head, you’ll start with your right hand.