Note to self bc I know I'll forget. 🤦🏼♀️ 4:22 hand positioning. Work from the side, not over the top of head. 11:40 closing the braid, neck hair. 12:50 top tip, hand positioning! Thank you for this tutorial! Perfect! 💗
i’m sorry but i have never in my life wanted to rip out my hair, throw it in a barrel, light it on fire, and throw it out a twenty five story building more than i do right now. i literally cannot french braid my own hair to save my life
Omg y’all I’m 27 years old 😭 I’ve been trying to learn how to braid my own hair from the scalp since I was 16!! I watched sooooo many UA-cam videos, friends tried teaching me and I COULDN’T LEARN TO SAVE MY LIFE!! Omgggg I watched this video and I GOT IT !! I NOW I KNOW HOW TO BRAID MY OWN HAIR 💖💕🥹🥲😩😭😭😭 THANK YOUUUU!! THE WAY YOU EXPLAINED IT JUST MADE IT CLICK IN MY HEAD 😭😭😭 OMG THANK YOU!!
You start braiding normally and your cross 1 piece over the middle without adding anymore hair until the very next time you cross over the middle. Then you start adding
As a single dad, I just wana say you're an absolute gem 😅 I regularly come onto UA-cam for tutorials for her hair, I can do all sorts but never been able to do these. You've made it so much easier for me thank you 😁🙌🏽
@@ash-dk6ik Haha, thank you. She's my absolute world, so bein able to do this is the least I can do for her 😊 Keep trying, If I can learn this stuff anyone can 🤣 good luck and bless 🙏🏽
THISS GIRL IS THE ONLY ONE THAT REALLY SHOWED ME AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO DO THESE TYPE OF BRAIDS. these is my go to routine now and this girl is my life saviour. Sending you much much love 💕💕
Thank you so much for breaking it down step-by-step! I just started learning how to take care of my hair this year, and it's already grown quite long, and now I'm practicing braiding my hair to extend time between washes! Honestly, it makes me so good to know how to french braid my hair. I never cared to learn when I was younger.
dude i’ve wanted to know how to french braid for SO LONG and i’ve watched so many videos and this one finally taught me. thank you so much, this is so helpful!!!!!!
legit I just watched ur video and then paused it and at least semi got the hang of it for the first time. idk what it was with ur video but it made me do it somehow, thanks so much!
I’ve been trying to French braid my hair for years and this is the first time it’s been explained and demonstrated in a way that makes sense to me. Thanks so much!!
For beginners start with the Dutch braid :) French braid is harder on yourself. Dutch is easy on yourself, French is harder on yourself French is easy to do on someone else but Dutch is harder to do on someone else. I’ve mastered the Dutch braid on myself and I couldn’t braid before! I started out with French braid and couldn’t do it, my hairstylist friend told that Dutch is easier to do on yourself specially for beginners. It only took me 2 days to get the hand technique down for Dutch and one week and a half to get a perfect braid. Dutch does look better on thicker hair but if you have thin hair it’s still a better braid to practice first.
You are literally an angel. I have been trying french braiding for YEARS and couldn't get it. Just found a 5 min vid on Dutch braiding and got it my THIRD TRY. Seriously thank you for taking time out of your day to comment this. Literally a life changer
@@bellarod7422 You’re welcome! I figured my comment could help someone. I’ve been trying to braid for years and never could get it down. It was because I always was trying to do a French braid as a beginner when I should’ve started out with the Dutch
@@sparklecat2436 That was my issue as well. I have never tried a Dutch braid- always the French and every single time I was so frustrated. Thank you :)
Your tutorial is the only one that explains hand movements and how their position affects the braid. Mine has been close to my ear and I’m deff pulling this tutorial next time I braid my hair for guidance. Thank you!!!
Awesome video!!I can do all kinds of braids on others hair but not my own,your video answered every question I was thinking,thankyou,will definitely give it another try on my own hair ♥️
YES THIS ONE FINALLY WORKED I'VE LITERALLY BEEN TRYING TO LEARN FOR YEARS!! i think a tip for people who are struggling is to take is very small sections😁
omg I was about to say that doing it with straight hair is almost impossible because it has no texture at all and you have to hold it really tight while you're doing it so that it doesn't come undone. I'd totally rather have curly hair lol
You finally made a French braid video that I have been able to successfully follow !!! Thank you SO much!!! You seem so sweet and you are very good at being patient while explaining each step. Every other chick on here is like “okay put this strand over this strand and take hair with this strand and then put that over this strand” which is super unhelpful. You’re the bomb boo thank u ❤
Note to self bc I know I'll forget and it looks cute 🤦🏼♀ 4:22 hand positioning. Work from the side, not over the top of head. 11:40 closing the braid, neck hair. 12:50 top tip, hand positioning! Thank you for this tutorial! Perfect! 💗
I just wanted to commend you on this video- I've watched about 4 this morning and this one was by far the best! Love your tips, especially that you take your time. This seems like something peaceful in your usual routine that others find stressful. It really is a skill to be learned! I originally learned how to braid going under, not over, and for years I didn't understand why I couldn't do a French braid. Today I took the time to look it up! I will say a French braid is much harder for me! Going under I can just twist my hands. But the Dutch braids get messy a lot faster, which is why I wanted to flip them in. We share a lot of the same techniques- hand position, angling 45 degrees, adding hair at the beginning. But your explanation as to why my right braid looks significantly better makes a lot of sense! Thanks for all of this! ❤️
Thank youuuu, I’ve been watching all of these videos about French braiding and you’re the only one that actually explained how to do it and not just show with a bit of commentary
I have been trying to learn forever and with this video I finally learned, I am so happy, you describe everything so well and I love that u talked the whole time to explain it cuz most videos don’t do that they just tell u real quick and u have to just watch them say nothin for the whole time so basically they just learn by watching not listening so thx so much for actually explaining everything ❤️❤️❤️
Nice job!!! I finally taught myself how to French braid my hair last summer and I still struggle with the parting at the base of my head where its super hard to reach and see lol
Hey from London. 👋 I have rib cage length thick black hair being of Indian origin but this video was the one that french braiding finally sunk in for me after about a year trying on and off! Literally the highlight of lockdown. Mine isn't perfect but as she says, keep at it and you'll get it and will become neater and easier. Tips for longer hair - try sitting at a table with a mirror to rest your elbows down on whilst holding the braid for a break. If you don't have a dressing table, perhaps move a mirror to a table, up against a wall to make a temporary make shift one. To add height and comfort, try adding a pillow on top the table so when it starts to ache you get immediate relief by dropping your elbows down. The things we go through hey!? Happy braiding long haired and all length girls, we can do this! Thank you for the video and your really nice manner of explaining.
Hi love!!! I am so happy this could help you learn! Yes, keep practicing and you will get better and better. Thank you so much for sharing these tips and for your kind words! Happy braiding to you too! 💕💕 blessings!!
it's hard when you're first learning but it gets easier as your hands get more used to the technique, i've been doing it for like an hour and i've found though my braid is very far from perfect, it got easier as i got more experience holding the hair and separating strands
This is the best tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you! I’m fairly new to French braiding and the first time I did it it was so loose lol! I just kept trying & didn’t let myself get frustrated & now I can do both French & Dutch 💕💕 I love it 🤩 I have fine thin hair so I use it as my protective hair style. Keep in 2 days, then enjoy the crimp for 2-3 more!
This is my notes for me! Also I’ve spent 5 hours trying to do this and I’ve gotten very frustrated so if your struggling don’t worry I am too! Thank you for the tutorial!❤ 0:33 what we’ll need + scrunchy 1:10 prep to start 1:37 parting your hair 2:19 using mirror 3:28 starting 3:58 the concept 4:26 hand placement (going to the side not behind) 4:38 starting the braid 4:52 TIP KEEP ADDING HAIR 6:51 the direction 8:09 DONT GET CONFUSED 8:52 using toothbrush 9:19 REMBER OVER NOT UNDER 9:33 Going to the back (make sure it’s even/take your time) 10:26 going down the neck/behind your ear 10:41 scooping hair (showing) 11:10 getting to the end 11:27 closing off the braid 11:53 now off the head and braid like normal 12:10 using hair band to tie off 12:49 back side view 12:51 top tips 13:18 left side hand movement 13:58 doing left side (quicker) 17:38 finishing of left (MAKE ENDINGS EVEN) 18:05 final look 360 view EXTRAS: 18:21 Bobbi pins 18:34 hair gel on toothbrush
Hands down, the BEST tutorial I have seen for French braiding!! You should consider a career in teaching! You touched on so many little details, tips and tricks that others don’t. It’s so helpful! I have ADHD and OCD, and I’m 44 years old! I’ve been trying to learn how to do this for a very long time!! After watching this video, I feel more confident than ever before!! Thank you!! I do have two questions… one of the other videos I watched, the chick said to spray just a tiny bit of water on the first quarter of your head, or first half of your braid, (doing two braids like yours) to help hold the hair in place and help with flyaways too I’m sure. What do you think about this tip? Also, my hair is super thick and quite a bit longer than yours… anything different for thick hair? The grays will make some cute highlights, I’m sure! But this has ALWAYS been my favorite way to wear my hair. Even though I always had to ask someone else to do it for me! I know I can do it, it’s just a matter of getting it tight, in the placement that I want, and that the placements match!! Lol. Also, fearing the arm burn that accompanies the practice!! Lol.
I have been trying to make my own French braids for over an year now and always failed. I tried to make the braids again after watching this video and I finally did it😃, they are not perfect but I am really proud of myself. THANK YOU 😊!!!
I have watched every tutorial on how to French braid on my own hair on YT. Literally tried everyone, and got so so frustrated with them all. After trying your "cross then add" method, I finally got it! It's not neat yet but it just clicked. For my fellow can't braiders, think about it like the French twist: it's the same thing except with 3 strands, and so you're crossing into the middle and adding immediately to the new bottom or top strand that was previously the middle piece!
Thank you for the first time I was able to do this! I think the key for me was adding a piece to the middle each time. I use to try to add hair to all of the 3 sections, for each braid 🤦🏽♀️verses just adding hair to the middle. And it was just always a mess! And your triangle starting point helped a lot too!!!
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!! So glad you found the tricks useful, they were game changers for me so I had to share! Thanks so much for watching love💕💕
I like the explanation about the hair near the neck. Mine is often lose. I’ve been googling forever on this topic. I understand the concept, but doing is sometimes tricky. Thank you!
I can do them perfect on someone else, but on myself? HELL NO! It's the same for cutting & dying, soo much easier on someone else! If only we could take our own heads off I'd be set. 👍
@@aleshiasamuels771 I bet your crying and screaming your head off because you can't do it either and the only way of shaking it off is by making fun of others
Ive watched hindred of tutorials over the years and this has been the easiest to follow! I think i finally get it! Just need to work on my parting skills
I have always wanted to French braid my hair because my mom never knew how and I’ve always been so frustrated with all the videos that I’ve seen but you just like made me do it because like I did it for the first time and I was so happy thank you so much❤
Ok so I’ve watched so many videos and this one is the one I haven’t tried it yet since it’s kinda late but I’m gonna try it tomorrow while watching the video again and see how it works. I tried doing it from other videos and I never knew that I was adding hair to the wrong piece and so now I know and I think it might work this time. Thank u soooooooooo much!! 😊
Love it girl! You’re so pretty! Your trips were so helpful! & I loooove how you didn’t cut any parts out. I noticed a lot of girls well show you how to start it but then cut parts of the video & the next thing you know their done with the braid lol.
Adding right as soon as you switch has helped me so much!! I’m usually ripping my scalp out from frustration but thank you!! Your video was so helpful!!
Girl you were so detailed and explained everything so thoroughly. Tysm this was so much easier compared to a lot of other peoples videos. And thanks for the little tips!
Of all the tutorials I’ve watched trying to learn how to do this on myself, THIS is the one that actually explains it in a way I can understand!! Lol!! Thanks, beautiful!!! Gaining a follower!!!
I know I’m here 4 years later but this tutorial is like the best tutorial I’ve ever seen. I’ve been trying to learn how to French braid since I was 8😭l now know how to. THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤
i have never been able to french braid my own hair before and i just want to say this was so helpful. my braid isn’t pretty but i know with practice it will look better. thank you so much 💕💕
I found your tips helpful even though Dutch braiding is easier for me for some reason so I’m using ur tips and just doing the Dutch braid instead . I still suck but I think eventually I’ll get it ?
@@alessandracassarino8418 hard to say because i've been doing it to myself for so long now! but i would say after about 5 tries on myself i started to get the hang of it. i feel like the repetition is what really helps to get it, so just keep trying and it'll click!
@@alessandracassarino8418 and yes babe for sure, just try to make sure its as tangle free as possible, but you can definitley do this with curly hair! sometimes its easier to braid when its wet i've found (my roommate has curly hair and that works for her!)
Thanks mom❤😂🫡🤗🤗 i have rlly thick curly hair so ive been trying to learn how to braid for when i want to do a leave in conditioner and protect my hair at night before bed while i sleep and this was absolutely the biggest help ever thank u!
AWESOME TIP FOR FRIZZIER HAIR! ❤❤ 1: wet hair with water for a straighter strand to make it easier to braid :) 2: use a hair spray or gel to smooth your hair if you don’t want water
I'm doing it right but when I look at the mirror the results are like nothing... it just look like I'm twisting my hair thats all.... I'm gonna stay up learning this.. 🙃
This was a great tutorial! So helpful to see your hand placement and how you used the comb to grab sections of hair. This takes concentration and practice for sure, but I'm getting better! 😅
I literally have never been able to do my own french braids before. I have such thick hair, it just seemed impossible. I followed along with this video, (just making sure to add much thicker sections of hair as I went) and I FINALLY was able to do this!!!! Thank you so much for the video!
Thank you!!!! I’ve been trying for 29 years to braid my own hair. Adding hair at the end was the magic I needed to get it right!!!!! Legit life changing!
This was so helpful. My friend always curls her hair first to give it more texture as she grabs and more volume but she does those braids that are stretches back out for more volume. I'm going to try this tonight. Thanks again
After 26 years of life, I have finally learned how to French Braid. I'm so frustrated because it's so easy now. Edit: Didn't realize I was on my Husbands account lol.
This was so helpful! Especially since I have similar hair to you because all of the other tutorials are for people with SUPER LONG HAIR, so thank you!!!❤️
Note to self bc I know I'll forget. 🤦🏼♀️
4:22 hand positioning. Work from the side, not over the top of head.
11:40 closing the braid, neck hair.
12:50 top tip, hand positioning!
Thank you for this tutorial! Perfect! 💗
LOVE THIS!! I’m so glad you found this helpful, thanks so much for watching love! 💕💕💕
Tysm!!💖🌸👑
cool
Hand positioning is my biggest issue because I don't like the braid to close to my ear 🤣🤣
@@itsceceliag You are so beautiful and gorgeous have an amazing day or night.
my brain: "I get it"
my hands: "I don't"
ME
Yea
SO TRUE
Exactly 💯💯
Fr 😭😭
i’m sorry but i have never in my life wanted to rip out my hair, throw it in a barrel, light it on fire, and throw it out a twenty five story building more than i do right now. i literally cannot french braid my own hair to save my life
dang girl
Girl I’m right there with you😅😭💀
I relate to this so much😭 I really want to learn but it’s so hard
I’m an right there with you!! My sister can do both sides in 5 minutes and u get even get one done is 40 minutes! IT PISSES ME OFF SO MYCH
I’m over here trying and I’m so defeated I kinda want to cry
I'm sorry but I genuinely have never been so frustrated in my entire life and I want to cut all of my hair off.
bahhaa never related to something more in my life
Omggggg sameeeee just want to yank it out as I'm doing it
Relatable
I did that best decision of my lifeeee
FELT this
Omg y’all I’m 27 years old 😭 I’ve been trying to learn how to braid my own hair from the scalp since I was 16!! I watched sooooo many UA-cam videos, friends tried teaching me and I COULDN’T LEARN TO SAVE MY LIFE!! Omgggg I watched this video and I GOT IT !! I NOW I KNOW HOW TO BRAID MY OWN HAIR 💖💕🥹🥲😩😭😭😭 THANK YOUUUU!! THE WAY YOU EXPLAINED IT JUST MADE IT CLICK IN MY HEAD 😭😭😭 OMG THANK YOU!!
sooooo happy this helped!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Wowwww so happy for you!!!! Can’t wait for it to finally click for me also!!❤❤❤
I feel like I’m the only one who can’t grasp this. I’m literally confused with the first step you did. Idk what’s going on.
Sameee Idek what to do with the whole freaking concept
Bella Kentgen sane ugh 😩
You start braiding normally and your cross 1 piece over the middle without adding anymore hair until the very next time you cross over the middle. Then you start adding
me too
same
As a single dad, I just wana say you're an absolute gem 😅 I regularly come onto UA-cam for tutorials for her hair, I can do all sorts but never been able to do these. You've made it so much easier for me thank you 😁🙌🏽
awww this makes me SO happy! 🫶 you are SO welcome!
@@itsceceliag Its still murder on my fingers but she's worth it haha. Glad it made you happy.
Have a great day 😊
love that- a true labor of love! blessings to you and your family 💕
this is so sweet! from a teen girl who cant even grasp this, youre doing great and i bet shes very happy to have you as a dad. keep it up.
@@ash-dk6ik Haha, thank you. She's my absolute world, so bein able to do this is the least I can do for her 😊
Keep trying, If I can learn this stuff anyone can 🤣 good luck and bless 🙏🏽
she makes it looks so easy, and once I do it, is so hard to do.
I know I’m staying up but I’m confused
keep practicing babe! it deff took me some time before i was really confident at it! 💕
@@itsceceliag thank you sooooo much!!!!
@@itsceceliag *:)))*
Yes
THISS GIRL IS THE ONLY ONE THAT REALLY SHOWED ME AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO DO THESE TYPE OF BRAIDS. these is my go to routine now and this girl is my life saviour. Sending you much much love 💕💕
My arms hurt this is hard for me because I have really long, thick brown hair 😂
Same😩mines a little shorter tho lol
Same girl 🥺😂
Me too
@@leighametcalf3550 sameee
same😤😤😤
Thank you so much for breaking it down step-by-step! I just started learning how to take care of my hair this year, and it's already grown quite long, and now I'm practicing braiding my hair to extend time between washes! Honestly, it makes me so good to know how to french braid my hair. I never cared to learn when I was younger.
love that!!! so glad this could help💕💕💕
dude i’ve wanted to know how to french braid for SO LONG and i’ve watched so many videos and this one finally taught me. thank you so much, this is so helpful!!!!!!
that makes me so happy!!! 💕
Cece Giglio same I been watching a lotsss of vids how to French braid and this vid finally finally helped me thank u for showing us ❤️
@@knat7221 aww yay!! you are so welcome💕
Same, I also just subscribed!!! ❤️❤️
legit I just watched ur video and then paused it and at least semi got the hang of it for the first time. idk what it was with ur video but it made me do it somehow, thanks so much!
She makes it looks so easy and im sitting here raging cause i cant do a partain or section my hait
Im raging and 😭
this video was such a help. guys id personally start with dutch before french bc underhand is so much more easy and less stressful
I can't do it my hands are broken
Poor u. OUCH!
Felicity Bone MINE TOO IM LITERALLY CRYING 😭
Oh I feel for you Allison
ik me too and i’m trying so hard!
That why we have feet 😃😃
Damn man, why did I never think to try braiding with my arms down?! That was a game changer of a tip! Thanks!
literally was never able to do these on myself no matter how many videos i watched but it was this video that really taught me! thank you 💘
SO happy to hear that💕💕thanks for watching babe!
@@itsceceliag I like your earrings
I’ve been trying to French braid my hair for years and this is the first time it’s been explained and demonstrated in a way that makes sense to me. Thanks so much!!
I literally can’t do this for the life of me and idk why
same!
For beginners start with the Dutch braid :) French braid is harder on yourself.
Dutch is easy on yourself, French is harder on yourself
French is easy to do on someone else but Dutch is harder to do on someone else.
I’ve mastered the Dutch braid on myself and I couldn’t braid before! I started out with French braid and couldn’t do it, my hairstylist friend told that Dutch is easier to do on yourself specially for beginners.
It only took me 2 days to get the hand technique down for Dutch and one week and a half to get a perfect braid. Dutch does look better on thicker hair but if you have thin hair it’s still a better braid to practice first.
Thanks
Same I can only Dutch but I thought it was French braiding
You are literally an angel. I have been trying french braiding for YEARS and couldn't get it. Just found a 5 min vid on Dutch braiding and got it my THIRD TRY. Seriously thank you for taking time out of your day to comment this. Literally a life changer
@@bellarod7422 You’re welcome! I figured my comment could help someone. I’ve been trying to braid for years and never could get it down. It was because I always was trying to do a French braid as a beginner when I should’ve started out with the Dutch
@@sparklecat2436 That was my issue as well. I have never tried a Dutch braid- always the French and every single time I was so frustrated. Thank you :)
Your tutorial is the only one that explains hand movements and how their position affects the braid. Mine has been close to my ear and I’m deff pulling this tutorial next time I braid my hair for guidance. Thank you!!!
So was i
yayy so glad it was helpful!! thank you for watching babe💕
@@itsceceliag @Ceclia Giglio did your Friend's Mom love the Braids in your hair
@@itsceceliag @Cecelia Giglio did She?????????????????
Hand position is where I fumble
Awesome video!!I can do all kinds of braids on others hair but not my own,your video answered every question I was thinking,thankyou,will definitely give it another try on my own hair ♥️
YES THIS ONE FINALLY WORKED I'VE LITERALLY BEEN TRYING TO LEARN FOR YEARS!! i think a tip for people who are struggling is to take is very small sections😁
yayyy!! i'm so glad it worked for you!💕💕💕
Whos trying to learn how to french braid in quarantine so when you go back to school you know how to french braid cuaze i know i am
Me too! Any tips
No for me it’s my short hair being silky and notty
Having short hair is a problem
@@karkerina123 yup same
meee!!!
I've never been more frustrated in my life I want to shave my hair I've watched 3 times and I cant get past the 2nd step u make it look so easy
Ur so pretty ❤️ I've watched many French braid videos and urs is extra helpful. Really good original tips.
With curly hair it’s ten times harder 😢 I can’t do it on myself but I can do it on other ppl. I give up
ugh i bet... but keep trying! i'm sure you'll be able to get it down!
felt this
true! with my curly hair I will have it wet & use some leave-in conditioner to make it workable! hope this helps
omg I was about to say that doing it with straight hair is almost impossible because it has no texture at all and you have to hold it really tight while you're doing it so that it doesn't come undone. I'd totally rather have curly hair lol
Rocio Zagone trust me no you wouldn’t 😂
You finally made a French braid video that I have been able to successfully follow !!! Thank you SO much!!! You seem so sweet and you are very good at being patient while explaining each step. Every other chick on here is like “okay put this strand over this strand and take hair with this strand and then put that over this strand” which is super unhelpful. You’re the bomb boo thank u ❤
Note to self bc I know I'll forget and it looks cute 🤦🏼♀
4:22 hand positioning. Work from the side, not over the top of head.
11:40 closing the braid, neck hair.
12:50 top tip, hand positioning!
Thank you for this tutorial! Perfect! 💗
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I just wanted to commend you on this video- I've watched about 4 this morning and this one was by far the best!
Love your tips, especially that you take your time. This seems like something peaceful in your usual routine that others find stressful. It really is a skill to be learned!
I originally learned how to braid going under, not over, and for years I didn't understand why I couldn't do a French braid. Today I took the time to look it up! I will say a French braid is much harder for me! Going under I can just twist my hands. But the Dutch braids get messy a lot faster, which is why I wanted to flip them in. We share a lot of the same techniques- hand position, angling 45 degrees, adding hair at the beginning. But your explanation as to why my right braid looks significantly better makes a lot of sense! Thanks for all of this! ❤️
Who has really curly hair and that’s why their struggling ✋
Every single time I do it, but mine not that curly just a little and it fluffy
Search up curly hair French braiding
Curly and poofy and dead 💀✌🏽
Lol nope my hair is straight but I'm dieing I can't even do the first step
Michelle Parrish yea same
Thank youuuu, I’ve been watching all of these videos about French braiding and you’re the only one that actually explained how to do it and not just show with a bit of commentary
aww yay i'm glad this could help!!💕💕 thanks for watching!
I have been trying to learn forever and with this video I finally learned, I am so happy, you describe everything so well and I love that u talked the whole time to explain it cuz most videos don’t do that they just tell u real quick and u have to just watch them say nothin for the whole time so basically they just learn by watching not listening so thx so much for actually explaining everything ❤️❤️❤️
you just made my day!! so glad it was helpful for you💕💕💕
Nice job!!! I finally taught myself how to French braid my hair last summer and I still struggle with the parting at the base of my head where its super hard to reach and see lol
Hey from London. 👋 I have rib cage length thick black hair being of Indian origin but this video was the one that french braiding finally sunk in for me after about a year trying on and off! Literally the highlight of lockdown. Mine isn't perfect but as she says, keep at it and you'll get it and will become neater and easier.
Tips for longer hair - try sitting at a table with a mirror to rest your elbows down on whilst holding the braid for a break. If you don't have a dressing table, perhaps move a mirror to a table, up against a wall to make a temporary make shift one. To add height and comfort, try adding a pillow on top the table so when it starts to ache you get immediate relief by dropping your elbows down.
The things we go through hey!? Happy braiding long haired and all length girls, we can do this!
Thank you for the video and your really nice manner of explaining.
Hi love!!! I am so happy this could help you learn! Yes, keep practicing and you will get better and better. Thank you so much for sharing these tips and for your kind words! Happy braiding to you too! 💕💕 blessings!!
I'm 29yo, and this is the only tutorial I've found which has made these braids doable xx thanks Cecelia! Xx
how are people holding their hand so close to their head!!!
omg i’ve been thinking the same thing like i struggle to do that and keep holding my hair so far down 💀
it's hard when you're first learning but it gets easier as your hands get more used to the technique, i've been doing it for like an hour and i've found though my braid is very far from perfect, it got easier as i got more experience holding the hair and separating strands
got it on the first try. You are awesome! Loved the comments about the higher you hold your hand, the higher your braid will be!
aww yay!! you are so sweet, thank you!! 💕💕
This was sooo hopeful! I had never tried French braids before and I mastered in in five minutes of this video! Thank you so much!
This is the best tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you! I’m fairly new to French braiding and the first time I did it it was so loose lol! I just kept trying & didn’t let myself get frustrated & now I can do both French & Dutch 💕💕 I love it 🤩 I have fine thin hair so I use it as my protective hair style. Keep in 2 days, then enjoy the crimp for 2-3 more!
This is my notes for me! Also I’ve spent 5 hours trying to do this and I’ve gotten very frustrated so if your struggling don’t worry I am too! Thank you for the tutorial!❤
0:33 what we’ll need + scrunchy
1:10 prep to start
1:37 parting your hair
2:19 using mirror
3:28 starting
3:58 the concept
4:26 hand placement (going to the side not behind)
4:38 starting the braid
4:52 TIP
KEEP ADDING HAIR
6:51 the direction
8:09 DONT GET CONFUSED
8:52 using toothbrush
9:19 REMBER OVER NOT UNDER
9:33 Going to the back (make sure it’s even/take your time)
10:26 going down the neck/behind your ear
10:41 scooping hair (showing)
11:10 getting to the end
11:27 closing off the braid
11:53 now off the head and braid like normal
12:10 using hair band to tie off
12:49 back side view
12:51 top tips
13:18 left side hand movement
13:58 doing left side (quicker)
17:38 finishing of left
(MAKE ENDINGS EVEN)
18:05 final look 360 view
EXTRAS:
18:21 Bobbi pins
18:34 hair gel on toothbrush
Hands down, the BEST tutorial I have seen for French braiding!! You should consider a career in teaching! You touched on so many little details, tips and tricks that others don’t. It’s so helpful! I have ADHD and OCD, and I’m 44 years old! I’ve been trying to learn how to do this for a very long time!! After watching this video, I feel more confident than ever before!! Thank you!! I do have two questions… one of the other videos I watched, the chick said to spray just a tiny bit of water on the first quarter of your head, or first half of your braid, (doing two braids like yours) to help hold the hair in place and help with flyaways too I’m sure. What do you think about this tip? Also, my hair is super thick and quite a bit longer than yours… anything different for thick hair? The grays will make some cute highlights, I’m sure! But this has ALWAYS been my favorite way to wear my hair. Even though I always had to ask someone else to do it for me! I know I can do it, it’s just a matter of getting it tight, in the placement that I want, and that the placements match!! Lol. Also, fearing the arm burn that accompanies the practice!! Lol.
I have been trying to make my own French braids for over an year now and always failed.
I tried to make the braids again after watching this video and I finally did it😃, they are not perfect but I am really proud of myself.
THANK YOU 😊!!!
Imma try this hairstyle to school tmmrw and she helped so much, like thx so much
omg i finally did it thanks soooo much you have no idea HOW LONG ive been trying to do this for!!
yay!!! that makes me sooo happy! 💕
I have watched every tutorial on how to French braid on my own hair on YT. Literally tried everyone, and got so so frustrated with them all. After trying your "cross then add" method, I finally got it! It's not neat yet but it just clicked.
For my fellow can't braiders, think about it like the French twist: it's the same thing except with 3 strands, and so you're crossing into the middle and adding immediately to the new bottom or top strand that was previously the middle piece!
Thank you for the first time I was able to do this! I think the key for me was adding a piece to the middle each time. I use to try to add hair to all of the 3 sections, for each braid 🤦🏽♀️verses just adding hair to the middle. And it was just always a mess! And your triangle starting point helped a lot too!!!
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!! So glad you found the tricks useful, they were game changers for me so I had to share! Thanks so much for watching love💕💕
I like the explanation about the hair near the neck. Mine is often lose. I’ve been googling forever on this topic. I understand the concept, but doing is sometimes tricky. Thank you!
I can do them perfect on someone else, but on myself? HELL NO! It's the same for cutting & dying, soo much easier on someone else! If only we could take our own heads off I'd be set. 👍
Hahah loser
Aleshia Samuels hahahaha insecure loser
@@aleshiasamuels771 I bet your crying and screaming your head off because you can't do it either and the only way of shaking it off is by making fun of others
Omg this worked!! You all NEED to try this!! This was a lot more helpful than any other video!!!!!
Damn girl, that is awesome. In the first 5 mins you taught me how to french braid! And the hand technique is wonderful! Thank you!
Ive watched hindred of tutorials over the years and this has been the easiest to follow! I think i finally get it! Just need to work on my parting skills
This tutorial is very good you have showed everything step by step love definitely going to try!!☺
yay! thank you so much for watching! 💕
I have always wanted to French braid my hair because my mom never knew how and I’ve always been so frustrated with all the videos that I’ve seen but you just like made me do it because like I did it for the first time and I was so happy thank you so much❤
This was so simple and easy to follow along!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! ❤❤❤
I’ve been wanting to learn forever & always gave up but came across your video as I finally got it! Your voice helped me stay calm 😂. Thanks!
Thank you for your tips!! How you place your hands was the trick for me!! I can finally braid my own fricken hair and I'm sooo happy!!
yay!!! so so glad 💕
Ive spent the past hour trying this on different tutorials but I couldnt get it until I saw this one. This is so good
yayyy! i'm so glad this could help💕💕
Cece Giglio I didnt expect you to respond
I have so much trouble with these braids and this helps a lot! Thank you ❤️
Ok so I’ve watched so many videos and this one is the one I haven’t tried it yet since it’s kinda late but I’m gonna try it tomorrow while watching the video again and see how it works. I tried doing it from other videos and I never knew that I was adding hair to the wrong piece and so now I know and I think it might work this time. Thank u soooooooooo much!! 😊
you are so welcome love!! thanks for watching💕
My hair has turned into a huge knot and it’s 12pm send help
Oh my holy shit if it was that bad then i wouldve just shaved it off at that point I'd give up
ify girl 😭
I have been trying for YEARS to learn this and with this tutorial I literally did it in less than 5 mins
Love it girl! You’re so pretty! Your trips were so helpful! & I loooove how you didn’t cut any parts out. I noticed a lot of girls well show you how to start it but then cut parts of the video & the next thing you know their done with the braid lol.
aww thank you so much babe! and i totally know what you mean, lol. so glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!! 💕
Adding right as soon as you switch has helped me so much!! I’m usually ripping my scalp out from frustration but thank you!! Your video was so helpful!!
yayyy! I’m so glad that helped you, that was major for me too!! thanks so much for watching love 💕
Adding hair straight away is genius! Why have I never thought to do this before
right?! made it so much easier to keep track for me!
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH IVE WATCHED THIS VIDEO AB !$ TIMES OVER 2 YEARS AND IVE FINALLY KNOW HOW TO DO IT U DESERVE THE WORLD
so happy to hear this!! 🥰👏
Girl you were so detailed and explained everything so thoroughly. Tysm this was so much easier compared to a lot of other peoples videos. And thanks for the little tips!
thank you so much!! so happy to hear that😘💕
Of all the tutorials I’ve watched trying to learn how to do this on myself, THIS is the one that actually explains it in a way I can understand!! Lol!! Thanks, beautiful!!! Gaining a follower!!!
Thanks! This really helped I know how to French braid now
yay so glad!!
Your video helped me learn how to braid 😂 thank you so much !
no one:
Me after watching this video 26 times: finally gives up and puts my hair into a pony tail....
That's me rn
Literally me out my hair in a ponytail and am reading comments to see other people rage
@@allisonpostema1068 love this
I know I’m here 4 years later but this tutorial is like the best tutorial I’ve ever seen. I’ve been trying to learn how to French braid since I was 8😭l now know how to. THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤
Every time I do it it’s just a braid with a bunch of hair at the back and idk what to do😢
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have never been told about the hand/arm placement and it was a TOTAL GAME CHANGER. 🖤🖤🖤
Omg Thank you so so much !
practice does make perfect!!! thank you for watching💕
@@itsceceliag OMG ! You replied :o ! thank you so much, your videos are amazing ! 😊
I got something that resembles a French braid on my second day of trying so I'm going to call it a win. Your tutorial is the best out there. Tysm!
awww yayy thank you so much! keep practicing and you'll deff master it!💕💕💕
Omg this actually helped. It's messy but I can just practise more tysm 💕💕💕
yay!!! yes keep practicing and you'll get better and better 💕💕you are so welcome!
i have never been able to french braid my own hair before and i just want to say this was so helpful. my braid isn’t pretty but i know with practice it will look better. thank you so much 💕💕
I found your tips helpful even though Dutch braiding is easier for me for some reason so I’m using ur tips and just doing the Dutch braid instead . I still suck but I think eventually I’ll get it ?
love the look of dutch braids too! but you definitley will get it, just keep practicing and it'll click i promise!!
Cece Giglio how long did it take you to learn this
Cece Giglio and can you do this on all types of hair (mines curly)
@@alessandracassarino8418 hard to say because i've been doing it to myself for so long now! but i would say after about 5 tries on myself i started to get the hang of it. i feel like the repetition is what really helps to get it, so just keep trying and it'll click!
@@alessandracassarino8418 and yes babe for sure, just try to make sure its as tangle free as possible, but you can definitley do this with curly hair! sometimes its easier to braid when its wet i've found (my roommate has curly hair and that works for her!)
Thanks mom❤😂🫡🤗🤗 i have rlly thick curly hair so ive been trying to learn how to braid for when i want to do a leave in conditioner and protect my hair at night before bed while i sleep and this was absolutely the biggest help ever thank u!
AWESOME TIP FOR FRIZZIER HAIR! ❤❤
1: wet hair with water for a straighter strand to make it easier to braid :)
2: use a hair spray or gel to smooth your hair if you don’t want water
this helped so much, thank you! I have watched so many videos on how to French braid and this is the only one that helped
aww yay i'm so glad this helped!! thanks for watching💕💕
I'm doing it right but when I look at the mirror the results are like nothing... it just look like I'm twisting my hair thats all.... I'm gonna stay up learning this.. 🙃
This was a great tutorial! So helpful to see your hand placement and how you used the comb to grab sections of hair. This takes concentration and practice for sure, but I'm getting better! 😅
*sigh* i’ve literally been trying to do this for 3 HOURS TRYINg TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS😭😭😭😭😭
I literally have never been able to do my own french braids before. I have such thick hair, it just seemed impossible.
I followed along with this video, (just making sure to add much thicker sections of hair as I went) and I FINALLY was able to do this!!!! Thank you so much for the video!
ahhh amazing!!! so so happy to hear that, great job!💕
Whenever I try and french braid my hair, the back always ends up looking kinda droopy. Idk what I’m doing wrong 😭
Maybe try and pull it to make it tighter
I practiced a lot and I soon got it!!! Thank u so much for teaching me how to !!! It is no my go to hairstyle too:)
Who else is 24 and has never truly learned the french braid 🙋♀️
Thank you!!!! I’ve been trying for 29 years to braid my own hair. Adding hair at the end was the magic I needed to get it right!!!!! Legit life changing!
Thankyou i finally french braided my hair it looks so beautiful
I’m completely failing at this I keep trying and trying and trying but my hairs not co-operating 😢😢😢😢
This was so helpful. My friend always curls her hair first to give it more texture as she grabs and more volume but she does those braids that are stretches back out for more volume. I'm going to try this tonight. Thanks again
I JUST WANNA DO MY HAIR AND HAVE A CUTE HAIRSTYLE FOR ONCE IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASKKKKKKK
I really appreciate all the tips you have about hand placement. Seriously so helpful!
YAY! so glad that helped you, that was key for me!! thanks for watching love💕
For all the people who wanna rip out all their hair: I promise it will get easy! Just keep on practicing
I second this!!! 💕
i have been trying to lean this for years and i have watched so many tutorials and this one helped me so much
so happy to hear that!! thanks so much for watching💕
After 26 years of life, I have finally learned how to French Braid. I'm so frustrated because it's so easy now. Edit: Didn't realize I was on my Husbands account lol.
😂😂😂👏
This was so helpful! Especially since I have similar hair to you because all of the other tutorials are for people with SUPER LONG HAIR, so thank you!!!❤️
Yayyy so glad it was helpful for you!!! Thanks for watching love 💕💕
I have never been more frustrated in my life. I can’t even get the first part right and I’ve tried like 50 times.