How To Braid A French Plait

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A French plait is the hair style that means business. Whether you need to keep your hair out of your face for a busy day or you need a cool style for a festival, a French plait is always the go-to. But learning how to braid the style, especially in your own hair, can be a skill that needs practice (and patience). 

To help you master the art of braiding a French plait, @jadamaridanielle is here with an easy, six-step tutorial. Practice always makes the perfect plait. 

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Split this section into three equal parts.  

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Pull the far left section over the middle section before pulling the far right section over the middle section. 

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Gather hair from each side of the head to make sections of hair on the left and right side larger. 

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Pull the left and right pieces over the middle piece. 

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Repeat the steps until the braid is complete and secure with a hair tie. 

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