Braid Series 4: How to do a fishtail braid

The finished product

This is probably my favourite braid overall; it takes some time to make but is rather fun (if that makes sense) and the finished product is beautiful. You can wear just one at the back of your head or make two adorable pigtails over your shoulders. This is only the most basic way to make one; experiment as you please.

1. Brush your hair and split it in half, pulling a part over each shoulder.
2. Take a tiny piece from the outside of the right strand and cross it over, adding it to the inside-bottom of the left section.
3. Holding the left section together, new strand included, take a new small piece from the outside and add it to the inside of the right piece.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the end and tie off.

WARNING! Do not bring the braid over your shoulder to finish too early, and be extremely careful when you do. If you ignore this, the braid will become warped on the opposite side.

Other than that, enjoy!
-Scorpio

Braid Series 3: How to do a dutch braid

The finished product

My third braid is extremely similar to the French braid; one could even say it's just an upside down version (it is). This is just a quick know-how on how to do this beautiful 3D braid.

1. Gather three small sections of hair at the top of your hairline and get in position to do a normal braid.
2. Instead of your usual right-over-middle, left-over-middle routine, cross the right strand under the center and cross the left strand under the new center.
3. Add a small piece of hair to the new right strand before crossing it under this time, and do the same for the left.
4. Repeat step 3 until you have no more hair to add, then finish the upside-down braid, pulling it over your shoulder to make it easier when it gets long enough. Remember: you're crossing the strands under, not over.
5. When you're done, secure with an elastic and wrap a small piece of hair around to hide it.

Enjoy!

-Scorpio

Braid Series 2: How to do a french braid

The finished product

Braid 2 in my series is the classic French braid. It can look a bit daunting but is extremely easy to do if you practice the technique enough.

1. Gather three small sections of hair at the top of your hairline and start braiding it back with only a couple crossovers, then stop there.
2. Before crossing the next strand over the middle, add a small section of hair to it and smooth it out, then cross it over the center.
3. Add another small section of hair to the next strand and cross it over the new middle, keeping the previously crossed strand tight.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, adding another small strand every time you add another section to your braid until you run out of hair.
5. Once all of your hair has been added to the braid, simply continue braiding down and tie it off at the end.

Enjoy!

-Scorpio

Do girls dress certain ways because of love interests?

Well, I can’t answer that only because not all girls are the same. Everyone dresses differently to their unique style. Although most girls do not dress certain ways to impress people. Boys, especially, don’t know what’s going on in our heads (good job girls). It’s because we are all different.

  Some girls dress certain ways to make someone like them or the opposite. Some girls dress noticeably on purpose so they'll be noticed and lots of girls just don’t care.

   You will hear lots of people say stuff like “dress in what makes you feel good” or “appearance isn’t important”. When you read this you are probably thinking “why do people say that?”

  “Dressing in what makes you feel good!” It’s good to choose your own clothes but what does this saying really mean? Well, it means that you need to choose clothing that makes you feel comfortable. For all those girls who are crazy about impressing boys or other girls: give it a rest for a second and think about the clothes you like, not the clothes anyone else likes. For some of you, your answers will be the same for others you may come up with something different or even not be able to come up with something at all.

 “Appearance isn’t important!” Personally I completely OBJECT! I think appearance is incredibly important. You need to look presentable. Appearance may not matter as much as what is in the inside but it matters. Some people may go too far with their appearance but caring about how you look isn’t harmful. Think of how you look in a positive way and you will have a good feeling about yourself.

  Ok, girls, now what do you think about the boys? Do you care what they wear? Do you think they care about what you wear? I hate to say this but some boys (but fewer girls) do care what you wear and how you present yourself. Now when I say this don’t go overboard. You need to present yourself beautifully wherever you go. Take it with the basics, stay clean and healthy, dress nicely in what makes you feel good, and take a bit of extra time to do hair. This will make you look good wherever you go.

                                                                                                                                           -Virgo

Braid series 1: How to do a normal braid

The finished product

All right, I know how easy it is to do and how you probably know how to already, but seeing as it's the base for our future braids I'll just go over the steps.

1. Gather all of your hair into one area at the nape of your neck, or however high you want it to be. You can secure it with a hairtie, but I prefer not to. It's mainly recommended for anyone with lots of layers.
2. Separate the hair into three sections. I recommend keeping one section between the thumb and index fingers of each hand, and the other lying between the hands.
3. Cross the rightmost strand over the center one and pull tight, rearranging the three strands back into the original position. The former right strand is now the center strand.
4. Do the same with the left strand and rearrange the strands again.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the end of your hair, and tie the braid off with a hairtie. If you have enough you can pull a small strand of hair out of the tie and wrap it around the elastic, pinning in place.

Enjoy!

-Scorpio