First French Braid!!!

[Lilacs]

I just did my first ever french braid, yay! I haven't tried this braid before on myself because I was sure that it would simply be too difficult, but today I decided to give it a try and it worked! I was so proud of myself and my family though I was being goofy, but I guess they just don't understand what an accomplishment this is for me :D

It's not the best french braid, but I think it's okay for a first try :)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/FairyDustPrincess/Hair%20Pictures/c821399bffc5-1.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/FairyDustPrincess/Hair%20Pictures/b41f1de87d8a.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/FairyDustPrincess/Hair%20Pictures/f7ab6e675fca-1.jpg

[Xi]

Congratulations, Lilacs! It looks lovely. Very even sections -- mine tend to be lopsided.:blossom:

[yellowchariot]

^ Lilacs, that is a very long and superb braid, for just trying! :agape:
Your sections are very smooth, and the outdoor shine is awesome! Rock on! :thumbsup::thumbsup: Two thumbs up and a cheesy dude :cheese:

[Lilacs]

Thanks!!! Towards the end it gets a little funky, LOL, but I wrapped it up into a bun so it didn't show and wore it that way for the rest of the day :D

[AspenSong]

Looks beautiful! I'd say that's an awesome success myself!
I cannot for the LIFE of me, coordinate myself to french braid my own hair, though I have always wished I could. My attempts always come out looking like I let a 4 year old try to tie knots in my hair. haha.

[christine1989]

That's great (especially for a first try)! :) You hair is georgeous too!

[Gumball]

It's definitely very good for a first try! Good plan for bunning it when something looked kind of off to you. I'd do the same thing. :D People don't notice what they can't see!

[yellowchariot]

Thanks!!! Towards the end it gets a little funky, LOL, but I wrapped it up into a bun so it didn't show and wore it that way for the rest of the day :D

That "funky" part doesn't take away the "WOW" factor from your length/texture and overall 'do! :)

I just noticed your bun pic. That is such and excellent and creative way, to end it in a bun.

[Lilacs]

Thanks so much everyone! I feel like such a dork, but I can't stop smiling :) It's the highlight of my day, maybe even my week, haha!

[Juneii]

That is quite very fantastic for your first french braid :applause

[Loreley]

Great work! Congrats! :cheese:

[beez1717]

You inspire me. I can't make my own braids I need help from someone else. Maybe you can inspire me to braid my hair myself! but what style of braid should I start with?any suggestions?

[Phexlyn]

That is a fantastic first French braid! :applause
It will get even more even (not that it is very uneven in the first place) if you practise more. Looks very shiny, great job, Lilacs! :)


but what style of braid should I start with?any suggestions?
If you don't know how to braid yet, I suggest an English braid first. Maybe also make a ponytail first as it's easier to section off the strands if you've never braided before. Once you're comfortable with the English braid and feel brave enough, go ahead and do a French braid. Take large sections into the braid, this is easier and doesn't tire your arms so much at the beginning. You can do smaller sections once you've worked out the technique for yourself. :)

[Lassie]

Awesome work!
Well done :)
Looks Fab!

[eamane]

For a first try I'd say it's a very good french braid. Most of the once I make looks pretty much like that one to and I've been braiding for years. Congratulations :cheese:
Also: I had a looked at the bunned braid in your album: It looks great :)

[Aquamarine]

OMG! It's awesome for your first try! :thumbsup:
Mine always turn out a bit messy.:(

[cmnt831]

Beautiful! It took me months to learn how to french braid my own hair. You did a fabulous job!

[CurlAhead]

Your first braid? I wonder how awesome your second, third and fourth braid will look like.
Lovely, and you hair is so shiny, so beautiful, so..

[Pallas]

WOW it's gorgeous! And your hair looks amazing O_o

Congrats! I remember being deadly happy when I first succeeded hehe

Enjoy french braiding! =D

[Lilacs]

Thanks everyone! You all are so nice :D

[spidermom]

That's a first try? Really? Well done!

[Chamomile betty]

Your french braid is beautiful. Great job.

[eezepeeze]

That's a great first french braid! Was it really the first attempt? I see many beautiful braids in your future :-)

[Yozhik]

That is one gorgeous braid, especially given it was your first ever French braid! I love your hair color and length -- it looks like we have pretty similar color/texture :)

[pineconejg]

Its sooo shiny! Great job.

[Lilacs]

That's a great first french braid! Was it really the first attempt? I see many beautiful braids in your future :-)
Thank you! Yep, my very first attempt :)


That is one gorgeous braid, especially given it was your first ever French braid! I love your hair color and length -- it looks like we have pretty similar color/texture :)
Thanks! It would be great to know someone with similar hair, I don't think anyone in my family really has the same type of hair as I do and so I don't have anyone to swap advice with!

[Stephichan]

That is a fantastic first attempt! Congrats!