Detangle the hair thoroughly
Part the hair into clean sections
Apply a light leave-in conditioner or styling gel
Take a small section at the hairline
Divide it into three equal strands
Cross the right strand over the middle strand
Cross the left strand over the new middle strand
Add a small amount of hair from the scalp to the right strand
Cross the right strand over the middle strand
Add a small amount of hair from the scalp to the left strand
Cross the left strand over the middle strand
Keep adding hair from the scalp as you braid
Maintain even tension close to the scalp
Continue the pattern down the section
Finish with a regular braid at the ends
Secure the braid with an elastic band
Repeat on the remaining sections