IF you have curly or wavy hair, blow-dry it straight before you start. [1] X Expert Source Amber RoseLicensed Cosmetologist Expert Interview. 13 April 2021.
You can do this as a side braid as well. Just pick a section of hair on the side of you head that you want to braid. The braid follows the same path as the middle braid. [2] X Research source
For a French rope, you’ll twist the hair as you go, so don’t worry if you only have the base of the strand twisted for now. That is the part that is incorporated into the braid, so as long as that portion is twisted, your braid will look great. [3] X Research source If you want a less twisty French braided portion, you can leave the strands untwisted and just cross them over each other.
If you want a smaller, tighter French braid, make sure you grab smaller sections as you move down your hair. This will take a little longer but will give you a closer weave to the braid.
Make sure to add hair to both sections before you cross them over each other. If you are twisting rather than folding the sections, make sure to twist counterclockwise and cross the sections clockwise. If you want a half French rope braid, you can choose at what length that you want the braid stop. Once you’ve decided a length, tie the two strands together with an elastic band. [5] X Research source
You can make this into a bun at the bottom as well. Once you have braided the ends, twist the braid into a bun. Secure it with bobby pins. [6] X Research source
You can also spray your hair with a leave-in conditioner or smoother. This can help with fly away strands of hair and keep the braid looking tighter. [7] X Research source
You can do a side ponytail instead of a traditional center ponytail. It just depends on what style you are going for. To make a side ponytail, just brush your hair to the side and secure it with an elastic band. [8] X Research source [9] X Research source It you want a messier look, then skip to this step and simply start the braid at the nape of your neck. [10] X Research source
If your hair is too long to twist all at once, you can pinch the top of the section, twist the hair, and then move down an inch to twist the next section of hair. Continue this for the entirety of each section.
You can dress this braid up or dress it down. It is very versatile. Add a beanie if it’s cold outside, or add a ribbon or flower to the base of your ponytail to make it softer and more feminine. [16] X Research source
