Braid series 7: How to do a flat four-strand braid

The finished product

There are two ways of doing this style, and I'll cover them both here.

Method 1. This is slightly easier and to be used if you plan on making it French.

1. Divide hair into four even sections, making sure all of your hair is in one of the bunches. We'll call them, from left to right, strands 1 to 4.
2. Cross strand 1 over strand 2 and under strand 3.
3. Cross strand 4 under the former strand 1 and over strand 3.
4. Continue this, alternating sides and making sure that one side is strictly under-over and the other is strictly over-under, to the end and tie off.

Method 2. If you want a side French braid, this is best because hair can be added only on one side.

1. Divide hair into four even sections, making sure all of your hair is in one of the bunches. We'll call them, from left to right, strands 1 to 4.
2. Cross strand 1 over strand 2, under strand 3 and over strand 4.
3. Cross strand 2 over strand 3, under strand 4 and over strand 1.
4. Continue this left-to-right pattern to the end and tie off.

Enjoy!

-Scorpio