Do you know how to make a herringbone braid? Would you like to learn how to make a herringbone braid? We are happy to give you all the tips you need to braid a herringbone braid: for yourself or for someone else.
It is still one of the most beautiful braids you can make. It looks quite complicated, a herringbone braid like that, but I’m going to tell you something: it’s not difficult at all!
Practice a few times and you’ll have this braid in your fingers! You know what makes this braid so special? You make this braid with 4 strands instead of 3.
I taught myself a few years ago to be able to braid my own hair, and especially to make a beautiful herringbone braid.
Then, they came back into fashion again, mainly thanks to Lauren Conrad who regularly wore a messy herringbone braid. Or the famous Blake Lively braid!
I saw those beautiful braided hairstyles and of course, I really wanted to learn them. So, I’ll teach you in turn how to make these braids!
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How to make a herringbone braid?
How do you start such a herringbone braid? First, divide your hair into 4 different strands. The sequel depends on how you want to make the braids:
Would you like to make a coarse herringbone braid or a very fine herringbone braid with yourself? You have to decide that first.
Would you like to make a French herringbone braid? Then you also start braiding differently than if you want to make a normal braid. Thanks to this beautiful braid you can make beautiful hairstyles (one of the hair trends 2022 are hairstyles with braids) and vary a lot with the hairstyles you wear.
Step 1: Prep your hair
How do you start prepping your hair? I always apply a little mousse to my hair first, or I spray some salt spray or a good dry shampoo in my hair.
I don’t have that much volume in my hair myself, so I make sure I get a little more ‘oomph’ in my hair that way.
Is your hair already a bit wilder and have you gotten more volume in your locks? Perfect, then we can move on to the next step!
Step 2: divide your hair into 4 strands
You’ve got volume in your hair, then it’s time to divide your lures into 4 strands.
If you want to get a very smooth braid, now is the time to apply a little hair serum or hair oil (my favorites can be found here). Divide your hair into 4 equal strands.
Step 3: Choose your braid
Now all you have to do is choose your kind of herringbone braid and get started.
Step 4: The finishing touch
So, your braid is all ready! Now you can finish your braid with some hairspray, serum, and maybe a nice pin or a flower!
Types of herringbone braids
There are many different types of herringbone braids.
Tutorials: making a herringbone braid
This tutorial teaches you how to make a standard herringbone braid.
This tutorial teaches you to braid in a herringbone braid:
This tutorial teaches you to make a super thick herringbone braid:
And this tutorial teaches you how to combine smaller herringbone braids in your hairstyle:
Some hairstyle examples:
These beautiful braided hairstyles are often French braided hairstyles:
