Brush your hair to remove tangles
Part your hair where you want the braid to start
Gather a section of hair at the crown of your head
Divide that section into three equal strands
Cross the right strand over the middle strand
Cross the left strand over the new middle strand
Add a small section of hair from the right side to the right strand
Cross the right strand over the middle strand
Add a small section of hair from the left side to the left strand
Cross the left strand over the middle strand
Repeat adding hair and crossing strands as you move down your head
Keep the braid tight and centered as you go
Continue braiding the remaining hair normally once all hair is included
Secure the end with a hair tie
Gently pull on the braid to loosen it if desired