How to create a (fake) 7 strand braid

This braid is very unique and perfect for summer. I love this look and surprisingly it's not too difficult! It's not just your average 3 strand braid, that's for sure!

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Brush hair and gently pull it all over to one side.

Brush hair and gently pull it all over to one side.

Split hair into two sections

Split hair into two sections

Find the section that looks like it has more and pull a (roughly) one inch section out.

Find the section that looks like it has more and pull a (roughly) one inch section out.

Tie it and pull out of the way

Tie it and pull out of the way

Tie the top section and pull it away as well

Tie the top section and pull it away as well

Do a basic LOOSE 3 strand braid

Do a basic LOOSE 3 strand braid

Grab the other section and do another loose 3 strand braid

Grab the other section and do another loose 3 strand braid

Untie the 1 inch section.

Untie the 1 inch section.

Now the (slightly) complicated part.

Now the (slightly) complicated part.

Pull out other ties and secure the whole braid. *NOTE: it's important to make sure you braid loosely because if you don't then it will be very difficult to lace the small section through.*

Pull out other ties and secure the whole braid. *NOTE: it's important to make sure you braid loosely because if you don't then it will be very difficult to lace the small section through.*

Finished result! \ud83d\udc49Now dare to wear!\ud83d\udc4c

Finished result! 👉Now dare to wear!👌

  • Knowledge of 3 strand braiding
  • 3.0 Elastic bands
  • Hair Brush
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