How Do You Make A Dutch Braid?
The Dutch braid, or an inside-out French braid, is the basic technique for cornrows. Make sure to have mastery of the basic braid and French braid before you attempt this one. • Start with clean, well-combed hair. • Gather a section of hair at the top of the head and divide it into three sections. • Cross the right strand under the center. Then cross the left strand under the center. • Hold all hair in the left hand and add some hair to the right strand. • Cross the right strand under the center strand. Grab the right and center strand with the right hand, pinching them with your hand palm down and roll the right hand so it is palm up. • Move all hair to the right hand and add some hair to the left strand. • Cross the left strand under the center strand in the same manner as in step four only with the left hand. • Repeat steps three through six until all the hair has been worked into the braid. Continue with a basic inside-out braid, always crossing the outside strand of hair under the
• Start with clean, well-combed hair. • Gather a section of hair at the top of the head and divide it into three sections. • Cross the right strand under the center. Then cross the left strand under the center. • Hold all hair in the left hand and add some hair to the right strand. • Cross the right strand under the center strand. Grab the right and center strand with the right hand, pinching them with your hand palm down and roll the right hand so it is palm up. • Move all hair to the right hand and add some hair to the left strand. • Cross the left strand under the center strand in the same manner as in step four only with the left hand. • Repeat steps three through six until all the hair has been worked into the braid. Continue with a basic inside-out braid, always crossing the outside strand of hair under the center strand.
