Kids' hair: How to do a 5-strand braid
A 5-strand braid might sound complicated, but once you get in the rhythm, it's super-easy to do.
Updated Aug 25, 2015
BTS Hair 5 Strand Braid
Step 1
Divide hair into five equal strands, holding two in each hand and letting the middle strand hang loose.
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Step 2
Pull strand 1 over strand 2, then under strand 3, and drop it. (The old strand 1 is now strand 3; the old strand 3 is now strand 2.)
Step 3
Repeat with the other hand: pull strand 5 over strand 4 and under strand 3, and drop it. (The old strand 5 is now strand 3; the old strand 3 is now strand 4.)
Step 4
Repeat with both hands until you reach the bottom. Secure with an elastic.
This article was originally published on Aug 11, 2015
