Franny's Long Hairstyles

Braids, Braids, Braids

Can you tell I love braids? Braids are always fun and braided hairstyles are currently seeing a resurgence in popularity.

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French Herringbone Braid

This is a quick and easy style to do. I have chosen to finish off the French Herringbone with a Ponytail. It's also lovely finished with a Herringbone Braid.

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Crown Braid

This braid is created by braiding and including all of the hair on the head in a circular fashion, forming a crown effect

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French 4-Strand Box Braid

Also know as a 4-Strand Round Braid. Here are some quick instructions. To fashion this braid, divide hair into four strands. Number strands from left to right, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Take strand 1, braid it under strands 2 and 3, and then over strand 3. Take far right strand, strand 4, braid it under new strands 2 and 3 and then over strand 2. Now rename braids from left to right again as 1, 2, 3 and 4 and repeat.

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5-Strand French Braid

I won't try to fool you; this braid takes practise. I'll give you some quick instructions. The most difficult part of braiding your hair with 5 strands is the fingering. Divide hair into 5 equal strands; number them from left to right, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Take strand 1 and weave it under 2 and over 3. Then take strand 5, and braid it under 4 and over the new 3. Rename strands 1-5 ,left to right and repeat.

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Diagonal French Braid

A slightly different take on an ordinary French Braid. Start French braid on one side of the head, and gradually braid it in a diagonal direction, until the completed braid falls over the shoulder.

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French Braid

The French braid is a classic that is always fashionable and quite versatile. You can vary the look by increasing or decreasing the number of strands used, or by changing the tension of the braid. Allowing a few strands to escape is sometimes a nice choice, to give a more Bohemian look, as pictured here. For a completely polished look, mist hair lightly before braiding with distilled water, or add a bit of gel to the hair. ______________________________________________________________________________