Don't let it intimidate you; as elaborate as it looks, it's really easy to learn how to do hair in a French braid. You want to start by brushing out all the tangles from your hair, then smooth your hair down with a mousse or holding gel. This will help the hair stay in place as you work with it.

You will then take a section at the front of the hair where the bangs are or would be. This section should be from temple to temple (right above the ear line).

You'll want to separate this section into three parts, then start braiding the right section over the middle one. Remember to hold the braid tight or some hair will slip out of your hands.

Then, braid the left section over the middle section. As you learn how to do hair in a French braid, you should keep a spray bottle of water nearby in case your hair starts to dry out. Hair that's wet rather than dry is a lot easier to handle.

The next step is to use a comb to take a strip of hair from your head, on the left side. This strip of hair should begin about an inch or so down from the temple. You'll be adding this to the left section of your braid.

You will do the same on the right side of the head. Then, braid the right section of hair over the middle section. Continue on, braiding the left segment over the middle one.

You will continue braiding and adding sections of hair until you get to the bottom of the head. Finish up the braid by braiding the bottom or the loose part of the hair into a regular braid.

Now you can tie it in place with a pony tail holder or a ribbon. It's easy to learn how to do hair in a French braid if you practice. Even if you don't get it right the first time you attempt it, it will soon be like second nature to you.

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