How to Do Dutch Braids on Yourself?

Brush out tangles and part your hair where you want the braids

Divide your hair into three equal sections at the hairline

Cross the right section under the middle section

Cross the left section under the new middle section

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

Repeat alternating sides and adding hair each time

Keep the braid tight and close to the scalp

Continue until all hair is added into the braid

Finish with a regular three-strand braid

Secure the end with a hair tie

Repeat on the other side if doing two Dutch braids

Smooth flyaways with water, gel, or hairspray if needed

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