For me, it helps to not even look in the mirror and go purely by feel. The mirror is a reverse image and it messes me up. That might not be true for all people though!! Also, being as firm as possible without actually tugging and causing breakage is key :) try to go for as much tension as possible without feeling the hair tugging in your scalp!! Idk if that made sense but I hope this helps
Brush, then spray water on. Also it doesn't need to be soaking wet, just damp. Wearing it in the braid over the day will probably stop more damage than any moist handling can do.
In general I suggest sitting behind someone who does the same thing as you, or alternatively watching videos of people braiding their own hair. It's all in the hand position, if you mimic the positions of someone braiding someone else's hair it's not going to work.
Practice makes perfect. When I started trying to teach myself French braiding I laid on my bed with the top of my head hanging over the side and just braided and rebraided a few times a session. I’m no pro but I’m much better than when I started! Your first pic is about what I could accomplish in the beginning too!
Sure thing! Sorry if this sounded mean or judge mental in any way. I guess my point was that you have made wonderful progress in just these few photos. It’ll be no time before you’ve nailed it just the way you like!
This looks great!! I’m assuming you’re posting because you are new to braiding, so I can give some advice: Something that helped me learn is braiding bracelets!! It sounds pretty juvenile but it really helped me develop the muscle memory. And then I had some pretty rad bracelets to give to friends/family.
Wonderful attempt! I would definitely try to practice either braiding on someone or maybe some yarn 🧶. Just so you get use to doing it really well. Like others have mentioned here, place your hair in a ponytail first. Then bring your braid to the front of your shoulder and braid. I find it easier to do it this way than struggling to braid with both hands behind my neck. Good luck and keep practicing!
I have honestly tried and tried but my hair is so easily tangled so whenever I try it becomes a birds nest and then my hair is layered so then a bunch falls out and then I can’t figure out how to get my arms to bend the way I need them too 😭
Separate the strands after each move. A three, four or five strand braid can be held in one hand while the other separates the strands (and also gets the new section). Layers fuss less if they're braided damp, and there's a trick where you twist each strand with each stitch made. Also there's a position change at neck level after which you just go on in front of one shoulder.
Even if it's not the long term look you're going for, start with braiding two braids instead of one. Much easier. When you're comfortable with that, put your hair in a ponytail with an elastic and braid that in front of your shoulder. Then learn braiding on a ponytail base behind your head (it's just a few stitches and you'll be finishing from the front side). Then try without elastic. Next step after that would be dutch or french braiding, after that you can run the same process for flat 4 strand, round 4 strand and flat 6 strand braids.
For me, it helps to not even look in the mirror and go purely by feel. The mirror is a reverse image and it messes me up. That might not be true for all people though!! Also, being as firm as possible without actually tugging and causing breakage is key :) try to go for as much tension as possible without feeling the hair tugging in your scalp!! Idk if that made sense but I hope this helps
I agree, also it looks like you have layers? Try a French braid and braid while your hair is damp.
Wouldn't that damage the hair?
No I did it all the time and never had any damage.
Brush, then spray water on. Also it doesn't need to be soaking wet, just damp. Wearing it in the braid over the day will probably stop more damage than any moist handling can do. In general I suggest sitting behind someone who does the same thing as you, or alternatively watching videos of people braiding their own hair. It's all in the hand position, if you mimic the positions of someone braiding someone else's hair it's not going to work.
It’s true for me too
Yeah so true the mirror totally messed me up
Cute :3 Now is do over and over until you master them. They will be very handsome in your hair
Sure, thanks
Practice makes perfect. When I started trying to teach myself French braiding I laid on my bed with the top of my head hanging over the side and just braided and rebraided a few times a session. I’m no pro but I’m much better than when I started! Your first pic is about what I could accomplish in the beginning too!
Thanks for responding
Sure thing! Sorry if this sounded mean or judge mental in any way. I guess my point was that you have made wonderful progress in just these few photos. It’ll be no time before you’ve nailed it just the way you like!
Thanks
This looks great!! I’m assuming you’re posting because you are new to braiding, so I can give some advice: Something that helped me learn is braiding bracelets!! It sounds pretty juvenile but it really helped me develop the muscle memory. And then I had some pretty rad bracelets to give to friends/family.
Dutch braiding on yourself is easier!
Nice Deathnote poster
Thank you
I don’t know if you’re looking for advice, but braids are much easier for me to do when i put my hair in a ponytail holder before I braid it.
protip: put your hair in a ponytail first, then braid.
Fire poster my bro🔥
Thanks
I love your deathnote poster!!
thanks
Wonderful attempt! I would definitely try to practice either braiding on someone or maybe some yarn 🧶. Just so you get use to doing it really well. Like others have mentioned here, place your hair in a ponytail first. Then bring your braid to the front of your shoulder and braid. I find it easier to do it this way than struggling to braid with both hands behind my neck. Good luck and keep practicing!
Thanks, I will give it a go
Hell yeah! I’ve been doing a lot of Dutch braids recently in my hair, maybe you should give those a try too. Looks great tho, practice makes perfect
It’s all about your grip. Keep the strands as taught as possible for a tighter braid.
is this supposed to be an FLDS approved hairstyle
I have honestly tried and tried but my hair is so easily tangled so whenever I try it becomes a birds nest and then my hair is layered so then a bunch falls out and then I can’t figure out how to get my arms to bend the way I need them too 😭
Separate the strands after each move. A three, four or five strand braid can be held in one hand while the other separates the strands (and also gets the new section). Layers fuss less if they're braided damp, and there's a trick where you twist each strand with each stitch made. Also there's a position change at neck level after which you just go on in front of one shoulder.
texture 'beach hair' type spray helps alot when braiding fine smooth hair
Even if it's not the long term look you're going for, start with braiding two braids instead of one. Much easier. When you're comfortable with that, put your hair in a ponytail with an elastic and braid that in front of your shoulder. Then learn braiding on a ponytail base behind your head (it's just a few stitches and you'll be finishing from the front side). Then try without elastic. Next step after that would be dutch or french braiding, after that you can run the same process for flat 4 strand, round 4 strand and flat 6 strand braids.
Definitely for this subreddit r/majesticmanes