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Criss–cross Dutch braid tutorial

Looking for something different than the standard three–strand braid?

Step up your braid game this season with one of the hottest looks to hit the street.

STEP 1: PART YOUR HAIR

Begin by brushing your hair to ensure it is tangle free. Then, divide your hair into four even sections by parting it down the center, from the front of your hairline to the nape, and horizontally from ear to ear.

We recommend using a comb to create even parts, and secure with hair clips.

STEP 2: CREATE A DIAGONAL DUTCH BRAID

Start on your preferred side and create a Dutch braid diagonally.

Take some hair at the top and separate it into three equal sections: left, middle, and right.

Take the left section and cross is under the middle one, then take the right section and cross it under the middle.

Now start to add hair into the braid by taking a small section of the hair down the left side, and combining it with the current left section and then crossing it under the middle section.

Repeat this process on the right side.

Continue until you use all the hair in the top section.

STEP 3. CREATE THE CRISS-CROSS

Once you have used all the hair from the top section, start combining hair from the bottom section to create the criss–cross look.

STEP 4. SECURE YOUR ENDS WITH HAIR ELASTIC

Work your way down until you reach the end and secure with a hair elastic.

STEP 5. ADDING VOLUME

Pinch the hair and gently pull on it, starting at the bottom of the braid and working your way up.

This will give it more volume and loosen the braid.

STEP 6. FINISHING THE CRISS–CROSS

Repeat steps two to five on the other side of your hair and secure.

This braided section will be on top of the first braid, finalising that criss–cross patterned look.

STEP 7: SET WITH STRONG HOLDING SPRAY

Spray your braided hairstyle with a spritz of some hairspray to ensure that your criss–cross braid stays put all day long.

You may also need to smooth out the sides of your hair with some additional serum to tame any flyaways.