How to Tie a Formal Braid Hairstyle in Minutes (Two Braids Hairstyle)

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By Ikram Ullah

What is a formal braid hairstyle?

A formal braid hairstyle is a hairstyle that involves wrapping hair around your finger or a similar object. It’s also called a gnarly braid and a finger braid. A formal braid hairstyle is ideal for people who want to show off their hair in a way that it’s more impressive. It can also be used as part of a WIGGLE or Pinterest hair style.

A formal braid is a great way to add some pizzazz to a ponytail, bun, or even a messy bun. It’s also a great option for those who aren’t the most confident when it comes to tying their own hair. If you’ve ever tried to do a French braid, you know it can be a tricky hairstyle to master. The good news is formal braids are much simpler to achieve. All you need to do is practice! Here’s how to tie a formal braid in 5 simple steps.

Rubber Hair Tie the Best Choice

To create a formal braid hairstyle with a rubber hair tie, you’ll need to find a way to attach the hair to the tie. One option is to use a bobby pin. Another option is to use an elastic band. both options work, but be careful not to overdo it. You want the braid to look healthy and strong, not like it’s about to fall out.

STEP 2: Create The Braid.

To begin, take your hair in one hand and wind it around your finger or object. Make sure you have enough hair left on your head so that you can create a suitable length braid. Start by winding the hair around your index finger, then slowly wrap it around your second finger. Once you have completed the looping motion, release the hair and tuck it behind your ear. Repeat this process until all of your hair is wrapped around your finger or object.

 Add a Braid Holder

One of the most important steps in tying a formal braid is choosing a braid holder. It’s best to use a rubber band, but if you don’t have one you can wrap your hair around coins or other small objects. Just make sure it’s comfortable and that the object doesn’t slip.

Ection Your Hair

Sectioning off a small area of your hair works best.

  • To make a formal braid, you’ll need some hair to work with.
  • Start by brushing the front and back of your hair over to one side, then tie it in a ponytail.
  • Pull the sectioned-off small area of your hair up out of the ponytail and use it to create your first braid.
  • Continue braiding as you would normally do with a regular French braid, making sure not to pull too tightly.
  • When you’re done with that section, brush through it again and repeat steps 3 and 4 for another section of your hair.
  • The last step is tying off all loose strands in a knot at the back of your head (just like when tying off any other type of braid).

Create the Braid

To tie a formal braid, you’ll need to create a simple loop. If you have long hair and want the braid on your left side, start with your hair in front of your left ear. Take a small section of hair from the back of your head and tie it around the middle section of hair coming down from the front. Next, take another small section of hair from the back of your head and tie it around the other portion coming down from the front. Continue this pattern until you reach the ends on both sides and then tuck them into the loops at the end.

Secure the Ends

Start by securing the ends of your hair with a rubber band. You’ll want to do this for two reasons: it will keep your braid in place, and it will make it easier to hide the rubber band later on.

Make the French Braid

This is the first step in tying a formal braid, so make sure you do it right! Start by taking one side of your hair and creating a low French plait. Once you have the plait, start to wrap it around the base of your ponytail or bun. Keep wrapping until you reach the end and then tuck under (the opposite end) of your ponytail or bun.

Rubber Hair Tie the Best Choice

To create a formal braid hairstyle with a rubber hair tie, you’ll need to find a way to attach the hair to the tie. One option is to use a bobby pin. Another option is to use an elastic band. both options work, but be careful not to overdo it. You want the braid to look healthy and strong, not like it’s about to fall out.

STEP 2: Create The Braid.

To begin, take your hair in one hand and wind it around your finger or object. Make sure you have enough hair left on your head so that you can create a suitable length braid. Start by winding the hair around your index finger, then slowly wrap it around your second finger. Once you have completed the looping motion, release the hair and tuck it behind your ear. Repeat this process until all of your hair is wrapped around your finger or object.

Tuck the Ends Into the Braid

One of the most important steps to completing a braid is tucking your ends into the braid. To do this, you need to make sure that your hair starts at the top of your head and then follow these easy steps:

  • Take one side of your hair and wrap it around your finger.
  • Take the other side and wrap it around the first.
  • Now bring them together, making sure they’re both tucked into each other, and continue moving up towards the top.
  • Repeat steps 1-3 on the second braid strand.
  • Continue braiding until you reach your desired length.

Optional: Add an Elastic to Prevent the Braids From Falling Out

If you want to make your braid more secure, you can use an elastic. To add an elastic, take a small piece of hair from the top of your head and tie it together with the elastic. Then, place this piece in the center of your braid and wrap it around at least three times. While tying the elastic on, make sure you don’t pull too tight because this will tighten up the entire braid.

  • Starting at one side of your ponytail or bun, loosely gather your hair into a low ponytail or bun.
  • Hair towards the middle of the ponytail/bun.
  • You should now have two braids going away from each other on either side of your head.
  • Take one braid and cross over it with the other one so they intersect at the front where you started braiding in step
  • Continue braiding until you reach about halfway up from where you crossed them over
  • Take one braid and wrap it around to form a second loop so that you have two loops going ahead of each other
  • Tuck both loops behind your head
  • Secure all four pieces using a rubber band
  • Repeat steps 3-8 for braiding each side separately

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