I have finally conquered the French Braid.

**Coriander** · July 17th, 2009, 01:32 AM

After a billion years of totally snarling my hair and making a complete mess of it, I have accomplished the French Braid. I know it's kind of a weird thing to make a whole thread over, but I'm gleeful at my victory!

Don't give up if you can't figure something out - keep going at it until you get it!

Please pardon the wonky ends - my elastic was crooked

**Teazel** · July 17th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Congratulations! It looks great.

**Quixii** · July 17th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Wow! Impressive. I know it seems like a weird thing to be impressed by, but.. I dunno, I've never tried to do one, and I just can't imagine doing it on my own head. Which I guess sounds weird since I have no problem doing regular braids.

**Calista** · July 17th, 2009, 01:54 AM

I´ve been able to French braid for as long as I can remember, but I couldn´t do a Dutch braid to save my life. Go figure...

**Coriander** · July 17th, 2009, 01:56 AM

I've been able to Dutch braid, but not to French braid. Something about weaving in instead of out tripped me up

Thanks everyone

**SimplyLonghair** · July 17th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Congrats! I know about it being harder to do a french braid than a dutch braid on yourself. I think it is an achievement!

**hennaphile** · July 17th, 2009, 02:11 AM

what a thick braid in a beautiful style!

**Rentlle** · July 17th, 2009, 03:40 AM

wow, it looks neat!!

and it's funny, today is the first day I properly managed myself to do a french braid

**~~ericthegreat~~** · July 17th, 2009, 04:29 AM

You did a great job at the French Braid! In the beginning its always the hardest, but the more and more you practice braiding the faster and neater you'll get at it. In time even the way you tie your elastic will be better so that it lines up perfectly with your braid!