The Perfect Braid and All You Need
I am a HUGE fan of the braid. Yes I am 35 and still rocking french braids some times… But, I will say in the beginning I was horrible at them! I could not french braid if you paid me $1000 and now I can do braids in under 5 minutes. I keep trying to convince my daughter that she’s lucky to have a mom that knows how to do this and for that, I get an eye roll. Yes she is 6 going on 16…
So, I am going to pass on some tips for you. I was going to make you an awesome video, but to be honest I don’t know how. So I found some amazing YouTube videos to help you out. This is the way I learned. You have to practice! It took me over a week or two to finally get it, but boy am I glad I know how to now.
First, you need DIRTY hair! The dirtier that hair the better. I go a week between washes… yes a week! And I can promise you that is okay. Every hair dresser tells me that is the best thing for my hair. My first tip is to find a good dry shampoo. Everyone is different and their hair soaks up oils differently so find one that works for you. If you’re “lucky” enough to know me, you get A LOT of products from me that just didn’t work. I AM A PRODUCT JUNKIE. I have finally found a dry shampoo that is geared towards dark hair and is my savior.
Secondly you need a good brush to get through that dirty hair and some great clear hair ties to tie it back.
I first bought this brush to use on my daughter and instantly fell in love. I am so glad I got the three-pack because they are spread out across our home. I honestly have thought about putting a TILE on one of them (we have those on everything).
I love these clear bands because they are a matte finish and not shiny. For me, they blend better in my hair and don’t stand out as much. 
And lastly the Holy Grail of all braid hair products, Kristin Ess Loose Styling Powder. I have turned so many people on to this product! I have friends that come over so I can braid their hair (yes, that really happens) and are amazed at how big their braid can get with this product.
I have a daughter who has silky fine hair and this product is a game changer.
To finish off your braid just use a good hairspray to help with flyaways if needed. I honestly don’t have a favorite hair spray, I kinda just buy whatever is on sale when needed.
I will say once your hair is ready to be washed, use Neutrogena’s Clarifying Shampoo once every month or so (or maybe more often if you wash your hair a lot). It was recommended to me when I was in elementary school and I still use it all the time.
Now, after all that I am sure you are wondering… Well, that’s great Krystal I have all this product knowledge but STILL DON’T KNOW HOW TO BRAID! Don’t worry I have attached two video on Dutch French Braids. The first is a close up on the dutch braid and the second is a video on how to do a crown braid.
I hope you guys learned a little bit about what it takes to get a good dutch braid.
And even if your 5, 25, or 45… Rock That Braid!
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