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THE DAD FIELD GUIDE / Parenting Skills

How to Do a Three-Strand Braid

Three sections. Two alternating movements. Once your hands learn the pattern, you have it.

10 minBeginner6 illustrated steps

THE DAD FIELD GUIDEKNOW HOW / THREE STRAND BRAID
A useful skill.
A few clear steps.
Clear diagrams, not filler graphics — built to show the part that matters.

What you need

Step by step

Step 01

Detangle first

Make sure the hair is manageable before beginning.

SMOOTH01Detangle first
Step 02

Divide into three

Make left, center and right sections of similar thickness.

LEFTMIDDLERIGHT02Divide into three
Step 03

Cross right over center

The former right section becomes the new middle.

RIGHT OVER03Cross right over center
Step 04

Cross left over center

The former left section becomes the new middle.

LEFT OVER04Cross left over center
Step 05

Repeat down the length

Alternate sides while maintaining gentle, even tension.

REPEAT05Repeat down the length
Step 06

Secure the end

Finish with a soft elastic, leaving enough hair to hold it.

ELASTIC06Secure the end

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