Brush your hair to remove tangles
Gather the section you want to braid
Divide it into three equal strands
Cross the right strand under the middle strand
Cross the left strand under the new middle strand
Add a small section of hair to the right strand
Cross the right strand under the middle strand
Add a small section of hair to the left strand
Cross the left strand under the middle strand
Keep adding hair to each side before crossing under the middle strand
Continue braiding down the back of your head
Keep the braid tight and close to the scalp
Braid the remaining hair normally
Secure the end with an elastic band
Gently pull on the braid to loosen it if desired