Braid series 8: How to do a round (3D) braid

The finished product

This takes some time to get the hang of, but the results are worth it. There are two methods. Read their descriptions and see which one is better for you.

Method 1. This is easier to explain but takes some time to get the hang of.

1. Brush hair and split it into equal sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2. Bring strand 1 under strands 2 and 3, and back around so it rests again between strands 2 and 3.
3. Bring strand 4 under strand 3 and the former strand 1, and back up and over strand 1 again, so it rests between strands 3 and 1.
4. Repeat the previous two steps to the end and tie off.

Method 2. This looks tough but is in fact very simple. The explanation may confuse you.

1. Brush hair and split it into equal sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, from left to right. This is very important.
2. Take sections 2 and 4 and pull them over strand 3 and to the right, twisting them right as you go. The order should now be 1, 3, 4, 2.
3. Now twist sections 1 and 3 to the right so the order is now 3, 1, 4, 2.
4. Rename the sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, accordingly.
5.  Now take the new strands 1 and 3 and pull them over strand 2 and to the left, twisting them left around each other as you go. The order should now be 3, 1, 2, 4.
6. Now twist sections 2 and 4 to the left so the order becomes 3, 1, 4, 2.
7. Rename the sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, accordingly.
8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to the end. Remember: The two strands that seem to be below the others are the strands you have to twist over next.

Enjoy!

-Scorpio