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Even though it's summer, you're probably still doing all of the things like working on growing your career or planning your next girl's weekend. That's why it's the perfect time to start thinking about low-maintenance hairstylesthat take you less than 10 minutes to do. Because they're so easy to maintain, braidsare by far the summer go-to hairstyle.
Since I know there's a chance you might not want to spend a ton of time in the salon, I have the best 3-step braid tutorial for you to try this summer.
Step 1
To start this look, you want to create a smooth base. I like to take a Prep Brush to get rid of any knots and tangles in the hair. If your hair tends to get especially knotted, a detangler like Luxe Leave-In Conditioning Detangler can be spritzed throughout the hair to help smooth it out.
Step 2
Using two fingers, separate the hair into 3 even sections. Apply Braid Balm Pre-Braid Prep to the hair to help smooth the sections. Before you begin braiding, be sure to brush any additional product throughout the strands to evenly distribute and smooth the hair. This product is specifically formulated to add grip to the hair, smooth flyaways, and act as the perfect pre-braid prep! It also has HiX in it, an active bond multiplier that will strengthen the hair while you style!
Step 3
Now, we can create the braid! Bring the right section over the middle, then the left section over the middle. Again, bring the right section over the middle, then the left section over the middle. Continue the mantra “right over middle, left over middle” until you’ve braided all the way down. Secure the end with an elastic, and that’s it!
🔥Hot Tip: For a more polished looking braid, you can wrap a small section of hair around the elastic. Use a pull-through tool to secure the hair without any bobby pins!🔥
Three-Strand Basic Braid Video Tutorial by Sarah Potempa
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