If you know how to do a French braid, you have certainly run into some difficulties. You may have trouble braiding your hair by yourself. Some women find it difficult to know how their hair looks if they cannot see it. In addition, the different thicknesses and roughnesses of the hair lend their unique difficulties. All women are different, but from talking to friends and in the emails that I have received over the years, I have noticed that there are basically 3 main problems that women run into.
Let’s look at the 3 most common complaints that women with French braids have.
1 – Tighten the braids when it comes to fine hair
Amanda recently wrote to me: “My biggest problem is when I cross the strands. I find it difficult to stay tight. With my ultra-fine hair, the crossover under the medium lock or Dutch braid, it hooks me into the braid and it feels tight, but when I’m done. , it’s a bit loose. ” This can be alleviated with a particular French braiding tool that is readily available, but you must get the right tool for the thickness of your hair.
2 – Get the braids even in the back when braiding your own hair
Aleria asked me recently: “How do you keep it from coming loose and looking disgusting (exactly her words!) Once you get to the back? Mine always looks good on top and a little above the bulge, but once I start to get upright it looks terrible. ” It is very difficult to braid tightly and evenly further from the base of the hair. Enlisting the help of a friend is a great way to alleviate this problem, but a partner isn’t always available, and do you really want your husband / boyfriend to help you?
3 – Add layers to a simple French braid
A very good friend of mine said: “I learned how to do French braids when I was 16 years old. I only know two styles. I don’t know what they are called, maybe a French braid on the outside and inside? The only question I have is how to put your layers in the braid. I still struggle with this one. ” She’s not the only one struggling with some of the most complex and intricate designs.
If you are learning how to do a French braid, these are some of the common problems that you may have encountered.