"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There's something undeniably alluring about the classic French braid. With a few twists of the wrists ...

A French braid might be the most commonly known plait other than a basic three-strand braid. A French braid basically adds one more step to the basic braid technique by starting up near the crown of ...

Braids have a long, rich, storied history that intertwines both practicality and cultural status. The French braid, in particular, dates back thousands of years to North Africa and ancient Greece, but ...

One of the most classic hairdos is a French braid — and for good reason. The sleek look is perfect for a day when you want your hair up or don’t have the time to do a blowout. But they can be tricky ...

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If you’re tired of a regular old ponytail and looking for a more dynamic way to keep your hair out of your face, you can’t go wrong with a French braid hairstyle. A bit more complex-looking (though ...

There are some humans who can French braid, and there are some who cannot. I fall into the latter category. There is always something that goes wrong when I try to figure out how to French braid. The ...

You're honoring history, after all. The two plaits, braided along the scalp originate from Native American and African cultures, but have a number of names, including French braids, Dutch braids and ...

There are few hairstyles as romantic as a French braid. The right over-under plait basically begs to be styled with a floral maxi dress, worn while you're barefoot in the grass on a warm Saturday ...