Braids

French Braids

Two scalp braids that pick up hair as they travel down the head, with strands crossed over so the braid sinks in.

BeforeFrench Braids

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Crossing over instead of under is the only structural difference from a Dutch braid, and it makes the braid lie flush with the head rather than standing off it. That flatter profile reads softer and is far more comfortable against a pillow or under a helmet. Each one travels from the front hairline down to the nape, gathering a new section at every pass, then finishes as a loose length down the back.

Suitsoval, oblong, diamond face shapes. Because the braid lies flush it adds no height, and pancaking it out widens the head at the temple, which fills a narrow diamond brow and puts width on a long face.
Hair typefine, medium density, straight, wavy. Finer and straighter hair suits it particularly well, since a flat braid can be pancaked wider afterward to fake density.
UpkeepRedone rather than maintained, holding a day or two, and taking about ten minutes once your hands know the over-cross.
Ask forAsk for two French braids from a center part, crossed over and pancaked out at the sides for width.

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Questions about French Braids

Who does the French Braids suit?

It works best on oval, oblong, diamond face shapes. Because the braid lies flush it adds no height, and pancaking it out widens the head at the temple, which fills a narrow diamond brow and puts width on a long face.

Does the French Braids work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, straight, wavy hair. Finer and straighter hair suits it particularly well, since a flat braid can be pancaked wider afterward to fake density.

How much upkeep does a French Braids need?

Redone rather than maintained, holding a day or two, and taking about ten minutes once your hands know the over-cross.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for two French braids from a center part, crossed over and pancaked out at the sides for width.

Can I try the French Braids on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the French 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.