Double Dutch Braids

Two braids worked tight against the scalp from hairline to nape, with each strand crossed under so the braid stands proud.

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Double Dutch braids are two braids that run from the hairline to the nape, woven under instead of over so they stand up from the head. They hold for a day or two, work on most hair past the shoulders, and photograph well from behind, which is why they show up at every festival and gym.

The under-cross is what separates this from a French braid: strands pass beneath rather than over, so the braid sits on top of the hair like a raised rope. A center part splits the head into two even halves, and each side picks up new hair the whole way to the nape before continuing as a free braid. Day-old hair grips better than freshly washed, and a light tug on every loop afterward widens the braid.

Suitsoval, round, square face shapes. The under-cross makes each braid stand proud from hairline to nape, adding a line of height along the top while the sides are pulled in tight against the head.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy, curly. It needs enough length to reach the nape plus a little grip, so silky freshly washed hair usually wants texture spray first.
UpkeepA wear-and-redo style rather than a cut, holding two or three days before the front fuzzes, and about fifteen minutes to put in.
Ask forAsk for two Dutch braids from a center part, taken all the way to the nape and then braided out.

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Questions about Double Dutch Braids

Who does the Double Dutch Braids suit?

It works best on oval, round, square face shapes. The under-cross makes each braid stand proud from hairline to nape, adding a line of height along the top while the sides are pulled in tight against the head.

Does the Double Dutch Braids work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy, curly hair. It needs enough length to reach the nape plus a little grip, so silky freshly washed hair usually wants texture spray first.

How much upkeep does a Double Dutch Braids need?

A wear-and-redo style rather than a cut, holding two or three days before the front fuzzes, and about fifteen minutes to put in.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for two Dutch braids from a center part, taken all the way to the nape and then braided out.

Dutch braids vs French braids: what is the difference?

The weave direction. French braids cross the strands over the middle, so the braid sits flat and blends in. Dutch braids cross them under, so the braid sits raised on top of the hair. Double Dutch simply means two of them, one on each side.

Can I try the Double Dutch Braids on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Double Dutch Braids on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.