Start with clean, detangled, slightly damp hair
Gather a rat-tail comb, clips, edge brush, spray bottle, and styling product
Part your hair into the section you want to braid
Clip away the rest of your hair
Apply a small amount of product to the section
Comb through to make the hair smooth
Divide the section into three equal strands at the hairline
Hold the left strand, middle strand, and right strand separately
Cross the right strand under the middle strand
Cross the left strand under the new middle strand
Add a small amount of hair from the scalp to the right strand before crossing it under
Add a small amount of hair from the scalp to the left strand before crossing it under
Continue alternating sides and adding hair as you braid back along the scalp
Keep the braid close to the scalp
Maintain even tension while braiding
Use your fingers to separate and control the strands as needed
Continue until you reach the nape or the end of the section
Finish the braid with a regular three-strand braid
Secure the end with a small elastic or by tucking it in
Repeat for the remaining sections
Smooth the parts and edges as needed
Sleep with a satin scarf or bonnet to help preserve the style