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theAnimeway
May 14th, 2008, 01:45 PM
my friend (female) tought me how to braid.

I can do small ones at the sides.

this is my 2nd attempt trying to do 1 at the back of my head

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a264/flyingDagger999/001-9.jpg

still trying. and its to short:rolleyes:

I am wearing a small braid at the back of my head right now

Periwinkle
May 14th, 2008, 01:49 PM
Hey, it's not bad! Seriously, you should see some of my disasters :D

One thing I find that helps is to do one French braid weave. Pick up all the hair apart from a tiny, tiny bit at the nape. Divide into three, do right over left and left over right and then pick up a bit more in each. It makes it so much neater and easier.

Also, try holding it away from your head when you braid.

KajiKodomo
May 14th, 2008, 01:49 PM
It looks great! Keep practicing! Braids are hard to learn, as there's so much more involved than just crossing hair over itself. Learning to use the right tension is the hardest part in my opinion.

spidermom
May 14th, 2008, 02:03 PM
Also, try holding it away from your head when you braid.

And I would advise you keep the braid as close to your head as possible when you work. Tensioning away from the head creates a loose, lumpy look. (P.S. - your braid looks pretty good; it can only get better from here)

florenonite
May 14th, 2008, 02:05 PM
That's really good for a second attempt.

theAnimeway
May 14th, 2008, 03:35 PM
thanks all for the advice.

I am gonna keep practicing